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OCALA, Fla. – AdventHealth Ocala was awarded an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for the 4th consecutive time by The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit upholding the standard of excellence in patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers.
The Leapfrog Group assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals nationwide based on over 30 performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them.
“We are honored to receive this “A” grade for the fourth time in a row. It is a testament to the exceptional work our employees are doing every day to keep our patients and visitors safe,” AdventHealth Ocala President and CEO Erika Skula said. “Safety is of paramount importance for our team members and hospital, and we are grateful for the trust our community has in our hospital as we work to deliver exceptional, whole-person care.”
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program focused exclusively on preventable medical errors, injuries and infections that can lead to harm or even death. The grading system is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring.
“Everyone who works and volunteers at AdventHealth Ocala should take immense pride in this accomplishment,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “I commend AdventHealth Ocala for your unwavering dedication to prioritizing patients which is evident in your consistent achievement of an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade.”
To see AdventHealth Ocala’s full grade details and to access essential patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org. Connect with The Leapfrog Group on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram, and stay updated through the newsletter.
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