​St. Mary’s Medical Center Awarded ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from Leapfrog Group

     St. Mary’s Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group. This national distinction celebrates St. Mary’s achievements in protecting hospital patients from preventable harm and errors.
     “I applaud the hospital leadership and workforce for their strong commitment to safety and transparency,” Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group said. “An ‘A’ Safety Grade is a sign that hospitals are continuously evaluating their performance, so that they can best protect patients. Your hospital team should be extremely proud of their dedication and achievement.”
     The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization with a 10-year history of assigning letter grades to general hospitals throughout the United States, based on a hospital’s ability to prevent medical errors and harm to patients. The grading system is peer-reviewed, fully transparent, and free to the public. Hospital Safety Grade results are based on more than 30 national performance measures and are updated each fall and spring.
     Kelly Pearce, Chief Executive Officer, shares “I’m excited that the work of our dedicated staff and providers at St. Mary’s Medical Center is reflected in the “A” rating from Leapfrog. Quality and Safety are our top priority”.
    To see St. Mary’s Medical Center’s full grade details and to access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org and follow The Leapfrog Group on Twitter, Facebook, and via its newsletter.