MHMH Earns an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade

Memorial Health Meadows Hospital earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog group focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grades to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them.

“Earning an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group reflects the relentless commitment of our team to deliver safe, highquality care every day,” said Dr. Karen McColl, Chief Medical Officer at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital. “This rec- continued from page

ognition is a direct result of our physicians, nurses, and clinical teams working together to strengthen a culture of safety and continuously improve the care we provide to our community.”

“Achieving an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade reflects enormous dedication to patient safety,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “I extend my congratulations to Memorial Health Meadows Hospital, its leadership, clinicians, staff and volunteers for creating a culture where patients come first.”

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade stands as the only hospital ratings program focused solely on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries that kill more than 500 patients a day in the United States. This program is peerreviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring.

To explore Memorial Health Meadows Hospital’s full grade details and to find valuable tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade. org.