The Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula (CHOMP), faced with an urgent need for improvement following a 'C' grade from healthcare evaluators Leapfrog, is undertaking crucial measures to enhance patient safety. Leapfrog's evaluation methodology focuses on various factors, including hospital-acquired infections, such as Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and staph infections. Montage Health, the parent entity…
The Leapfrog Group, established in 2000, is a Washington, DC-based national nonprofit organization that advocates for transparency in hospitals. Founded by foremost employers and healthcare professionals, Leapfrog propels the quality and safety of American healthcare by making the performance data of hospitals accessible to the public. Leapfrog places spotlights on the quality and safety figures…