The commendable dedication of Yoakum Community Hospital towards prioritizing patient safety and delivering superior quality care has been recognized through the Hospital Accreditation awarded by the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ). This prestigious award not only stands testament to the Hospital's adherence to CIHQ's rigorous standards but also ensures its compliance with the…
CalvertHealth Medical Center, located in Prince Frederick, has attained national recognition for its commitment to quality healthcare and patient safety, by securing spots on highly reputable rankings including Forbes' first-ever Top Hospitals list and Becker’s Hospital Review. These noteworthy distinctions affirm the institution's exceptional performance in the healthcare industry.
The recognition by Forbes came in December…
Keller Army Community Hospital, located in West Point, N.Y., has proudly earned a prestigious accolade – the 'Top General Hospital Award' – at the Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner of The Leapfrog Group. The event was held on December 15, 2025, in National Harbor, Maryland. This high honor rewards hospitals for unparalleled performance in key…
Riverside Medical Center has earned a spot on a prestigious national hospital list thanks to its exemplary infection prevention efforts. The prestigious recognition is due to the hospital's achievement of a zero rate in catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs). This commendable accomplishment is referenced against data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the…
Recently, a significant scrutiny has fallen on the safety grades of several Vermont hospitals. According to the recent Leapfrog survey, these hospitals haven't scored as expected, igniting a much-needed discussion about hospital safety. The Leapfrog Group, a non-profit healthcare organization renowned for championing the cause of patient safety and quality healthcare, regularly releases its Hospital…
Cape Fear Valley Hoke Hospital continues its impressive streak, clinching an 'A' in Hospital Safety Grade for a remarkable fifth consecutive time from The Leapfrog Group. As a national nonprofit entity devoted to enhancing healthcare quality and safety standards, The Leapfrog Group's recognition testifies to the persisting commitment of the hospital in inhibiting medical errors,…
Several hospitals across Long Island have demonstrated stellar performance in maintaining health safety and quality, as evidenced by their recent exemplary ratings from The Leapfrog Group. This nationally recognized nonprofit watchdog organization specializing in healthcare safety and quality has awarded 'A' grades to these institutions. Twice a year, in spring and autumn, The Leapfrog Group…
In a noteworthy recent development highlighted in a report, Northern Dutchess Hospital, situated in Rhinebeck, emerged as a top-performing healthcare institution in the Hudson Valley concerning patient safety measures. The report accentuated the reliability of Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a recognized national rating system that critically scrutinizes hospitals' commitment to preventing errors, injuries, and nosocomial…
Central Illinois is home to several prominent hospitals. However, a recent evaluation by the notable non-profit organization, The Leapfrog Group, reveals that many of these healthcare facilities have only managed to secure average or subpar safety grades. Aimed at fostering transparency in U.S healthcare, these ratings are of vital importance to infection prevention professionals.
The Peoria-based…
In the realm of healthcare, National Healthcare Quality Week is a key event that casts light on the critical importance of quality care and the innovative ways institutions strive for improvements. This momentous week coincides, fittingly, with the International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW), which runs from October 19–25 in 2025, consequently doubling the cause of…