Grand View Health has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for Fall 2024 from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety.
Leapfrog assigns letter grades (A – F) to general hospitals nationwide based on more than 30 performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them.
“This national ranking from The Leapfrog Group is a tribute to our employees, who hold themselves to the highest quality standards,” says Douglas Hughes, RN, BSN, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer of Grand View Health. “It also reflects our continued commitment to elevating quality care in our community through breakthrough programs like our Level II Trauma Center and modern, state-of-the-art facilities like The Pavilion at Grand View Health.”
“Our Medical Staff in particular is unwavering in its focus on clinical excellence and patient care,” adds Michael Prasto, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Grand View Health. “Our healthcare providers continually review quality metrics and work diligently to meet or exceed them.”
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade stands as the only hospital ratings program focused solely on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries that kill more than 500 patients a day in the United States. This program is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring.
“Achieving an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade is a significant accomplishment for Grand View Health,” said Leah Binder, President and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “It reflects enormous dedication to your patients and their families, and your whole community should be proud. I extend my congratulations to Grand View Health, its leadership, clinicians, staff and volunteers for their tireless efforts to put patients first.”
To explore Grand View Health’s full grade details and find valuable tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org.
About The Leapfrog Group
Founded in 2000 by large employers and other purchasers, The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit organization driving a movement for giant leaps for patient safety. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, Leapfrog’s other main initiative, assigns letter grades to hospitals based on their record of patient safety, helping consumers protect themselves and their families from errors, injuries, accidents and infections. For more, follow them on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram and sign up for their newsletter.