Community Memorial Hospital – Ventura Receives the IRIS Healthcare Air Quality Seal of Recognition™

The International Respiratory Infections Society (IRIS) and Aerobiotix announce that Community Memorial Hospital – Ventura in Ventura, California, has received the IRIS Healthcare Air Quality Seal of Recognition. The program recognizes healthcare organizations that maintain strong air quality practices, with particular attention to surgical environments where cleaner air supports safer care.

The IRIS Healthcare Air Quality Seal of Recognition includes a detailed evaluation of a facility’s air quality practices, contaminant control measures, and related protocols. As part of the process, healthcare facilities complete a thorough review and an on-site audit conducted by certified infection prevention specialists. Earning this recognition reflects focused work to maintain a care environment that supports patients, clinicians, and staff. 

Community Memorial Hospital – Ventura has been caring for Ventura County since 1902 and serves as the flagship hospital of Community Memorial Healthcare. The hospital features 250 private rooms, an expanded Emergency Department with 37 private rooms, 10 operating suites, five catheterization laboratories, a 23-bed Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and comprehensive diagnostic imaging services. 

Community Memorial Hospital – Ventura has also received recognition for quality and patient experience. In 2026, the hospital earned the Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award, placing it among the top 15 percent of hospitals nationwide and one of just 13 hospitals in Southern California for patient experience. The hospital is also accredited by DNV.

This recognition from IRIS and Aerobiotix reflects Community Memorial Hospital – Ventura’s continued focus on patient safety and quality in healthcare environments.

For more information on the IRIS Healthcare Air Quality Seal of Recognition Program, please visit: safehealthcareair.org