The following is a news release from Grace Health System:
The Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit organization committed to driving quality, safety and transparency in the U.S. healthcare system, released their new safety grades for hospitals nationwide. Grace Medical Center was once again the only hospital in Lubbock to receive an “A” for its commitment to reducing errors, infections and accidents that can harm patients.
“We are extremely honored to be recognized as a recipient of an ‘A’ in patient safety from Leapfrog,” Grace Medical Center Chief Nursing Officer Marla Daniels said. “The safety of our patients is a top priority and we strive to continually promote a culture that focuses on safety. We are always looking for techniques, tools and strategies to improve our patients’ outcomes and overall experience in our hospital.”
Developed under the guidance of a Blue Ribbon National Expert Panel, the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade uses 30 measures of publicly available hospital safety data to assign A, B, C, D and F grades to more than 2,600 U.S. hospitals twice per year. It is calculated by top patient safety experts, peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public.
To see Grace Medical Center’s full grade, visit hospitalsafetygrade.com
About The Leapfrog Group
Founded in 2000 by large employers and other purchasers, The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit organization driving a movement for giant leaps forward in the quality and safety of American health care. The flagship Leapfrog Hospital Survey collects and transparently reports hospital performance, empowering purchasers to find the highest-value care and giving consumers the lifesaving information they need to make informed decisions. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, Leapfrog’s other main initiative, assigns letter grades to hospitals based on their record of patient safety, helping consumers protect themselves and their families from errors, injuries, accidents, and infections.
About Grace Medical Center
Grace Medical Center is a part of the Grace Health System, which also includes Grace Clinic. Grace Health System is an innovative healthcare facility dedicated to clinical excellence, delivering an enjoyable patient experience and providing best value. Emphasis is placed on the importance of a strong patient/doctor partnership in order to achieve healthcare goals, the positive effects of preventive medicine, and the need for convenience in a comfortable setting.
(News release from Grace Health System)
