Northern Kentucky’s St. Elizabeth Healthcare has achieved a remarkable milestone. The healthcare organization’s four eligible hospitals – St. Elizabeth Edgewood, Florence, Ft. Thomas and Dearborn, Indiana – have earned the highest grade in patient safety. Receiving a grade “A” from the Fall 2024 National Hospital Safety Grades by The Leapfrog Group, these hospitals have demonstrated a profound commitment to maintaining a superior level of care.
The Leapfrog Group, a nationally respected watchdog organization for healthcare, has commended St. Elizabeth’s unwavering commitment to patient safety and quality of healthcare in Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana. The Safety Grades, determined by The Leapfrog Group, are assigned semi-annually and range from ‘A’ through ‘F’. The grade is derived by considering over 30 performance metrics. These include factors such as infection prevention, reducing medical errors and minimizing injuries or harm to patients. The regular updating of these grades twice a year allows for an appraisal of a hospital’s ongoing endeavor to ensure the safety of its patients.
St. Elizabeth Healthcare, under the leadership of Dr. James Horn, the executive vice president and chief clinical officer, has placed utmost importance on providing a safe and effective work environment for its staff. Dr. Horn notes that this national recognition bears witness to the dedication, expertise and diligence of the medical and supportive staff at all levels. It reassures patients and their families of the excellence in care they receive at St. Elizabeth’s hospitals.
The feat of obtaining an ‘A’ grade is not a common occurrence. On a national level, of the approximately 3,000 hospitals evaluated, a mere 29% achieved this top-notch grade. The grading system employed by The Leapfrog Group is steered by a national expert panel, utilizing an open peer-reviewed system. This information is freely accessible to the public, and interested readers may obtain a more in-depth understanding of St. Elizabeth Healthcare’s grade and find tips for patient safety in hospitals on hospitalsafetygrade.org.
Tags: patient safety, infection prevention, hospital management, healthcare quality
Source: https://nkytribune.com/2024/11/four-st-elizabeth-hospital-locations-earn-top-grade-in-leapfrog-groups-fall-safety-ratings/