UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica

UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica is a hospital located in Santa Monica, California, and is part of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Health System. The hospital has a long history of providing high-quality patient care, and is affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center. The medical center is also a major teaching hospital, providing training for UCLA medical students and residents, including those from the Harvard Medical School and Stanford University School of Medicine. The hospital has been recognized for its excellence in patient care, and has been ranked as one of the top hospitals in the Los Angeles area by U.S. News & World Report and Leapfrog Group.

● History

The hospital was founded in 1926 as Santa Monica Hospital, and was later acquired by UCLA Health System in 1995. The hospital has undergone several renovations and expansions over the years, including the addition of a new emergency department and intensive care unit in 2003, designed by HOK (firm) and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. The hospital has also been at the forefront of medical research, with studies published in The New England Journal of Medicine and Journal of the American Medical Association. The hospital has been involved in several notable medical cases, including the treatment of patients involved in the Northridge earthquake and the Watts riots, and has worked with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and World Health Organization to develop new treatments for infectious diseases.

● Services

The hospital offers a wide range of medical services, including cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, neurology and neurosurgery, and oncology and hematology. The hospital is also home to a Level II trauma center, which provides 24-hour emergency care for patients with serious injuries, and is certified by the American College of Surgeons and The Joint Commission. The hospital has a strong focus on patient-centered care, and offers a range of amenities and services to support patients and their families, including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center-style accommodations and UCLA Health System-wide support services. The hospital also has a strong commitment to community outreach and health education, and offers a range of programs and services to promote health and wellness in the Los Angeles community, in partnership with American Heart Association and American Cancer Society.

● Facilities

The hospital is located on a 14-acre campus in Santa Monica, California, and features a range of modern facilities, including a new patient tower and outpatient clinic designed by Frank Gehry and César Pelli. The hospital has a total of 266 beds, and features a range of state-of-the-art medical equipment, including MRI and CT scanners from General Electric and Siemens. The hospital also has a helipad and a emergency department with 24-hour access, and is equipped with defibrillators from Medtronic and Zoll Medical Corporation. The hospital's facilities are designed to provide a comfortable and supportive environment for patients and their families, and feature a range of amenities, including Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs from Sony and LG Electronics.

● Affiliations

The hospital is affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Health System, and is a major teaching hospital for the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. The hospital is also affiliated with the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center and the UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital, and has partnerships with other major medical centers, including Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Children's Hospital Los Angeles. The hospital is also a member of the Council of Teaching Hospitals and the Association of American Medical Colleges, and has collaborations with National Institutes of Health and American Medical Association.

● Accreditation

The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and the American College of Surgeons, and has been recognized for its excellence in patient care by U.S. News & World Report and Leapfrog Group. The hospital has also been certified as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission, and has received awards for its quality and safety from American Hospital Association and Healthgrades. The hospital is committed to providing high-quality patient care, and has a strong focus on patient safety and quality improvement, in accordance with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality guidelines. Category: Hospitals in California