Sutter Health, a renowned healthcare network, has marked another significant achievement in patient safety and quality care with 15 of its hospitals receiving an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group. Renowned for its independent and non-profit approach towards patient safety, The Leapfrog Group awards this prestigious grade on the premise of outstanding performance in ensuring…
The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) and The Leapfrog Group, renowned entities in the realm of healthcare safety and quality, categorically state that currently, any potential reduction in the emphasis of infection prevention and control (IPC) and patient safety is grossly ill-timed.
The contemporary healthcare scene, characterized by unnecessary patient harm, rising…
The Leapfrog Group, a renowned leader in healthcare transparency and consumer advocacy, is taking formidable strides forward in reinforcing health equity. They have initialized a learning collaborative program, a significant venture that aims to arm hospitals - particularly those serving a substantial quota of low-income and uninsured patients - with valuable resources and guidance. By…
UVA Health's community medical centers in Culpeper, Haymarket, and Prince William were acknowledged today for their exceptional adherence to safety standards, earning top-notch ‘A’ grades from The Leapfrog Group's Fall 2024 Hospital Safety Grade report. Such high recognition is only achieved by fewer than 30% of hospitals across the United States and is testament to…