Accreditations & Awards

The Adventist Heart & Vascular Institute at Adventist Health and Rideout is proud to be recognized by the American College of Cardiology for quality, care coordination and patient safety. These awards demonstrate the Institute’s dedication to providing high-quality, comprehensive cardiology care.

Adventist Health and Rideout Recognized for Excellent Cardiac Care

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized Adventist Health and Rideout’s commitment to provide consistent, high-quality cardiac care with the HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence award. It is the highest honor the ACC bestows and ultimate recognition for our commitment to provide superior cardiac care to our patients.

Electrophysiology Accreditation with ACC

The American College of Cardiology has awarded Adventist Health and Rideout an Electrophysiology Accreditation for the period of 2023-2026. This prestigious recognition underscores a commitment to excellence in cardiovascular care. The accreditation process involved rigorous evaluation of electrophysiology services, ensuring that they meet the highest standards in patient care, safety, and outcomes.

Cath Lab Accreditation with PCI

Adventist Health and Rideout was awarded a three-year Cardiac Cath Lab Accreditation with PCI in 2022 based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who come to the cardiac cath lab. The medical center is the first and only hospital in California to receive recognition for its evidence-based quality initiatives in the cardiovascular cath lab.Learn more.

American Heart Association GWTG Silver STEMI

The American Heart Association (AHA) has awarded Adventist Health and Rideout the Get With The Guidelines (GWTG) Silver STEMI Recognition. This prestigious award acknowledges the hospital’s dedication to providing exceptional care for patients experiencing ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), a severe type of heart attack. Achieving this recognition requires meeting rigorous performance standards and consistently delivering timely, evidence-based treatment.