Woodland Heights Medical Center Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
11/15/2021
Lufkin Texas (November 10, 2021) – Woodland Heights Medical Center received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2021. This national distinction recognizes Woodland Heights’ achievements in protecting patients from harm and error in the hospital.
“This recognition once again acknowledges the commitment to safety by the team at Woodland Heights,” states Drew Emery, CEO of Woodland Heights. “We continue to make that a priority and a pledge to our patients that their safety will always come first.”
The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization, assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over thirty national performance measures reflecting errors, injuries, accidents and infections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program based exclusively on hospital prevention of medical errors and harms to patients. The grading system is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring.
“An ‘A’ Safety Grade is a tremendous achievement, of which this community should be extremely proud,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “I thank the leadership and workforce of Woodland Heights for its commitment to prioritizing patients and their safety, especially during these trying times.”
To see Woodland Heights’ full grade details and to access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org.
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