Maricopa, Arizona — Exceptional Community Hospital - Maricopa has been surveyed by the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ) and has successfully met the requirements for Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating compliance with CIHQ Standards and the Conditions of Participation by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This recognition reflects the hospital's continuous commitment to safety and quality patient care. Exceptional Community Hospital - Maricopa was subjected to a rigorous unannounced on-site assessment on Thursday, April 3rd. The CIHQ team toured the hospital, reviewed medical records, observed care practices, and interviewed staff and patients. " CIHQ's goal is to partner with hospitals to improve the care provided in our communities, " states Richard Curtis, Chief Executive Officer of CIHQ. " CIHQ is proud to recognize Exceptional Community Hospital - Maricopa for achieving accreditation. " Bruce McVeigh, Chief Operating Officer at Exceptional Community Hospital said, " Achieving accreditation from CIHQ demonstrates our accountability and commitment to delivering safe and quality care to all patients. Surveyors with CIHQ used every opportunity to educate and inform staff and providers on best practices to improve the patient care environment. The conclusion of the on-site survey is validation of the work our hospital staff does every day to comply with nationally developed patient safety standards. We are excited to have achieved this recognition, and it speaks to our continued accountability and commitment to the patients we care for. " For more information about the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality, please visit the CIHQ website https://cihq.org . About Exceptional Community Hospitals: Exceptional Community Hospitals provide high-quality, patient centered inpatient care and emergency services 24/7. Our hospitals have little or no wait time, spacious inpatient rooms, state-of-the-art equipment, a fully equipped lab, inpatient pharmacy, and radiology suite with digital diagnostic imaging. A team of experienced and welcoming physicians, nurses and techs staff our facilities. We accept all insurance plans, Medicare, Medicaid, and Tricare. We also honor in-network benefits for emergency services in accordance with the Federal No Surprises Act. Exceptional Community Hospitals are in Arizona and Texas with additional facilities opening in Arizona, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. Learn more at https://www.ehc24.com .

Yuma, Ariz. - Exceptional Community Hospital – Yuma has appointed experienced healthcare leader Bryan Alvin Bautista, MSN, RN, CHPM, as Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), marking a key step in its commitment to advancing patient-centered care and clinical excellence. In his new role, Bautista will oversee all nursing services, lead staff development initiatives, and implement strategies to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency. His leadership will be instrumental as the hospital continues to expand services and meet the growing healthcare needs of the Yuma community. “ We are excited to welcome Bryan to our leadership team ,” said Bob Cardenas, Chief Executive Officer of Exceptional Community Hospitals in Arizona. “ His expertise and dedication to nursing excellence will help us continue to deliver outstanding care to our patients and strengthen our commitment to the community. ” Bautista has two decades of hands-on healthcare experience and holds a Master of Science in Nursing with an emphasis in Leadership in Healthcare Systems. His background spans trauma and emergency medicine, medical-surgical nursing, and maternal and child health—equipping him with the skills and insight to lead nursing services with both compassion and precision. With Bautista’s leadership, Exceptional Community Hospital – Yuma is set to strengthen its culture of excellence and accelerate progress toward even higher standards in patient care. About Exceptional Community Hospital - Yuma: Exceptional Community Hospital - Yuma is part of the Exceptional Healthcare network, providing advanced emergency and inpatient care with a focus on clinical excellence, compassionate service, and rapid treatment. The hospital is committed to serving the Maricopa community with state-of-the-art medical care in a welcoming and patient-centered environment.