East Jefferson General Hospital Awarded an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
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East Jefferson General Hospital Awarded an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
Hospital celebrates its fourth consecutive “A” Hospital Safety Grade
METAIRIE, La. - East Jefferson General Hospital has been awarded an “A” Hospital Safety Grade by The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit organization committed to improving healthcare quality and safety for consumers and purchasers. This national distinction celebrates the hospital’s 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.
East Jefferson General Hospital has been awarded “A” Hospital Safety Grade by The Leapfrog Group for the fourth consecutive time.
“We are extremely proud of our team at East Jefferson General Hospital, who have worked tirelessly to ensure that our patients receive the best care possible,” said Ruby Brewer, Chief Nursing and Quality Officer for East Jefferson General Hospital. “Our continued 'A' grade from The Leapfrog Group is a testament to their hard work and dedication, and it reinforces our commitment to continuous improvement and patient safety.”
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 more than 30 national performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.
Brewer added, “We know that patients have a choice when it comes to their healthcare, and we want them to know that they can trust us to provide the highest levels of safety and quality. We are honored to receive this recognition and will continue to strive for excellence in everything we do.”
The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit organization committed to improving healthcare quality and safety for consumers and purchasers. The organization provides information and guidance to consumers, employers, and other stakeholders on healthcare quality, safety, and value. The Hospital Safety Grade is the gold standard measure of patient safety excellence and is used by employers, purchasers, and consumers to make informed decisions about where to receive care.
To see East Jefferson General Hospital’s full grade details and to access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit https://www.hospitalsafetygrade.org/ and follow The Leapfrog Group on Twitter, Facebook and via its newsletter.
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About East Jefferson General Hospital
East Jefferson General Hospital is a not-for-profit community hospital that was formed in 1965, opened its doors in 1971 and in 2020 joined LCMC Health. The 420-bed hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and is Louisiana's first Nurse Magnet hospital. For more information on East Jefferson General Hospital, visit online at www.ejgh.org.
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.