Dignity Health Woodland Memorial Hospital has received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a respected independent nonprofit organization dedicated to patient safety. This rating reflects the hospital’s commitment to minimizing medical errors, accidents, injuries, and infections, as well as the effectiveness of the systems in place to safeguard patient well-being.
The Leapfrog Group evaluates hospitals using over 30 measures related to safety and quality, assigning grades that range from “A” to “F.” The criteria include a variety of factors that assess how well hospitals protect their patients from preventable harm. According to the organization, this grading system is the only one focused exclusively on preventable medical errors, which account for more than 500 patient deaths daily across the United States.
Gena Bravo, president and CEO of Woodland Memorial, expressed pride in the achievement, stating, “This ‘A’ grade belongs to every member of our Woodland Memorial team. From our clinicians to our support staff, each person plays a vital role in creating a safe, healing environment for our patients. I’m incredibly proud of the culture of safety we continue to build together.”
Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group, emphasized the significance of the “A” grade, noting that it demonstrates Woodland Memorial’s genuine commitment to prioritizing patient safety. “We congratulate the leadership, Board, clinicians, staff, and volunteers that all had a role to play in this achievement,” Binder stated.
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade program is peer-reviewed and fully transparent, ensuring that the information is accessible to the public. Grades are updated twice a year, in the spring and fall, allowing hospitals to demonstrate their ongoing dedication to safety improvements.
For those interested in exploring Woodland Memorial’s complete grade details, as well as tips for maintaining safety within the hospital environment, the organization encourages visits to HospitalSafetyGrade.org. Additionally, the Leapfrog Group can be followed on social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram for updates and information.
Achieving this top safety grade highlights the ongoing efforts of Dignity Health Woodland Memorial Hospital to foster a safe healthcare environment, ultimately aiming to improve outcomes for all patients.
