Dignity Health Woodland Memorial Hospital has been awarded an “A” Hospital Safety Grade by The Leapfrog Group, an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to improving patient safety in healthcare. This accolade reflects the hospital’s adherence to rigorous safety standards and its commitment to providing high-quality care.
The Leapfrog Group evaluates hospitals based on over 30 measures that assess various factors, including medical errors, accidents, injuries, and infections. It also considers the systems in place to prevent such incidents. The grading system ranges from “A” to “F,” with the “A” designation indicating exemplary performance in patient safety.
The president and CEO of Woodland Memorial Hospital, Gena Bravo, 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, also praised the hospital’s commitment to safety, saying, “Earning an ‘A’ Grade means Woodland Memorial made a true commitment to put patient safety first. We congratulate the leadership, Board, clinicians, staff, and volunteers that all had a role to play in this achievement.”
Significance of the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is recognized as the only program dedicated to evaluating hospitals solely on preventable medical errors, infections, and injuries—issues that claim the lives of more than 500 patients daily in the United States. This grading system is peer-reviewed, fully transparent, and available free to the public, updated biannually in the spring and fall.
HospitalSafetyGrade.org provides detailed information about Woodland Memorial’s performance, along with tips for patients and visitors on how to stay safe during their hospital experience. This resource aims to empower individuals with knowledge that can enhance their safety while seeking medical care.
For ongoing updates and insights, The Leapfrog Group maintains an active presence on social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Individuals can also subscribe to The Leapfrog Group newsletter to stay informed about hospital safety standards and initiatives.
Woodland Memorial Hospital’s achievement underscores the critical role that healthcare facilities play in prioritizing patient safety and the continuous efforts made by healthcare professionals to enhance the quality of care provided to the community.
