SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital has received an “A” rating from the fall 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade.
The national distinction recognizes the hospital’s achievements in protecting patients from harm and error in the hospital.
Regional Patient Safety Specialist for SSM Health Illinois Cari Simpson says the “A” score once again confirms that team members at St. Mary’s Hospital take the time and effort to ensure patient safety is a top priority.
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 rating 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.
The President and CEO of the Leapfrog Group Leah Binder says “an ‘A’ Safety Grade is a tremendous achievement, of which this community should be extremely proud.’ She thanked the leadership and workforce of SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital for its commitment to prioritizing patients and their safety, especially during these trying times.
To see SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital’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 and Facebook.
