Jacie Volkman, Executive Director of Infection Prevention at Prisma Health, emphasizes the centrality of preventive measures to maintain the safety of their healthcare facilities. This proactive approach is essential to furnishing a secure environment for patients to continue receiving superior healthcare. Prisma Health could potentially consider exceptions, particularly in life's final hours. The organization typically…
Metropolitan Hospital, an esteemed healthcare institution, has garnered national recognition in the field of infection prevention and safety, joining an elite group of 338 hospitals nationwide. This significant distinction reflects the measures outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Healthcare Safety Network, recognized as the preeminent infection surveillance system in the United…
Leapfrog, a non-profit organization committed to promoting safety in U.S. hospitals, recently released its fall safety grades. The organization meticulously investigates two primary categories when scoring — a hospital's error prevention measures, and the frequency of errors such as post-surgical infections. Alexandra Campione, from Leapfrog’s safety grading program explains, 'Our grades focus intensely on patient…
In a recent study conducted by the Leapfrog Group, several hospitals in New Hampshire have been occupying spots among the safest healthcare facilities in the United States. This study was part of the non-profit's biannual Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades initiative. The Leapfrog Group, founded 25 years ago, is focused on fortifying the safety measures and…
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…
In the pursuit of patient safety and protection, two hospitals from Montgomery County have placed themselves among an elite group in Maryland. These facilities have achieved the highest marks in the Fall 2025 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades. The assessment, performed on a national scale, rates the effectiveness of hospitals in mitigating medical errors, injuries, and…
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…
The Leapfrog Group, renowned for its commitment to driving forward patient safety, has unveiled its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades. Acting as a biannual evaluation, these grades provide a comprehensive look at the capacity of hospitals to safeguard their patients from preventable infections, harm, and medical errors. Distinctly, the grades examine performance across an impressive…
Emerging data from over 750 hospitals indicates a growing utilization of sensor technology as an instrumental tool in reducing inpatient falls, according to a report published by Sg2, a Vizient company, on September 10. Fall-prevention sensor technologies such as alarms for beds, chairs, and toilets have been proven to minimize patient falls by an impressive…