We Want to Completely Eliminate Infections
Our team of Certified Infection Preventionists and our Medical Director who specializes in infectious diseases carefully tracks and monitors our hospitals to help prevent hospital-associated infections.
Hand Hygiene
We wash our hands. This is a simple, but crucial, step in preventing infection.
Germ-Free Environments
We’re dedicated. We utilize the most up to date environmental cleaning products and processes to ensure our facilities are germ-free.
Follow-Up Care
We’re vigilant. We follow the care of every surgical patient after they go home to watch for infections.
Evidence-Based Practices
We know and use the science. We have implemented the most current evidence based practices in our operating rooms and patient care units to prevent infections.
Technology
We use the best technology. State-of-the-art UV lighting in air ducts throughout our hospitals keeps microbes from growing on air conditioning coils.
Commitment to Transparency
We are transparent. We share our infection rates as part of our commitment to transparency and our pursuit of zero hospital acquired infections.
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Caring for central California since 1891, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital was recently named one of the "World's Best Hospitals" by Newsweek.
Learn More
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital
Among its honors and accreditations, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital has received "Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement" from The Joint Commission as well as an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group.
Learn More
Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital
Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital was designated one of the "Top 20 Best Practices in Patient Satisfaction" by the National Rural Health Association (2021) and has received the Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Patient Satisfaction Award - Medical Practice.
Learn More
Contact Us
We hope this site is helpful to make informed healthcare decisions. We would like to hear from you. If you have a question or suggestion regarding how to make this more useful please email Cottage Health Quality.