Dignity Health St. Elizabeth Community Hospital Awarded Spring 2023 ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from Leapfrog Group

Grade reflects top national performance on patient safety through COVID-19 pandemic

Red Bluff, Calif. (May 9, 2023) – Dignity Health St. Elizabeth Community Hospital received an “A”  Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit upholding the standard of patient  safety in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. This national distinction celebrates their achievements  in prioritizing patient safety by protecting patients from preventable harm and errors. The new grades  reflect performance primarily during the height of the pandemic.

“We are honored and grateful to receive an “A” Hospital Safety Grade once again from The Leapfrog  Group,” said Rodger Page, St. Elizabeth Community Hospital President. “This recognition is a direct  reflection of our efforts to ensure our patients receive the highest quality of care during every stage of  their healthcare journey.” 

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 30 national performance measures  reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent  harm.

“This new update of Hospital Safety Grades shows that, at the national level, we saw deterioration in  patient safety with the pandemic,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “But  this hospital received an ‘A’ despite those challenges. I congratulate all the leaders, staff, volunteers and  clinicians who together made that possible.”

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program based exclusively on hospital  prevention of medical errors and harm 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.

To see St. Elizabeth Community 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, Facebook, and via  its newsletter.  

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About Dignity Health North State Hospitals 

About Dignity Health North State Hospitals Dignity Health’s three accredited, not-for-profit hospitals in the North State — Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta, Mercy  Medical Center Redding, and St. Elizabeth Community Hospital in Red Bluff — received national recognition for superior safety and quality. Each is passionate  about providing an exceptional patient experience, investing in our communities, advocating for the underserved, and delivering quality, affordable health services to  anyone in need.  

About The Leapfrog Group  

Founded in 2000 by large employers and other purchasers, The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit organization driving a movement for giant leaps for patient  safety. The flagship Leapfrog Hospital Survey and new Leapfrog Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Survey collect and transparently report hospital and ASC  performance, empowering purchasers to find the highest-value care and giving consumers the lifesaving information they need to make informed decisions. The  Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, Leapfrog's other main initiative, assigns letter grades to hospitals based on their record of patient safety, helping consumers protect  themselves and their families from errors, injuries, accidents, and infections. For more, follow us on Twitter and Facebook, and sign up for our newsletter.