The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization, assigns an "A," "B," "C," "D," or "F" grade to 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. I thank the leadership and workforce of NCH for its commitment to prioritizing patients and their safety, especially during these trying times." "It is very rare for a hospital to go from a "D" to an "A," and exceptionally rare to do so this quickly. "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. "These "A" grades from Leapfrog Group are proof positive that our efforts to continually provide a safe environment for our patients are not only working but are also being nationally recognized as exceptional." "I am proud of the NCH team for their dedication to patient safety and quality," said Carlos Quintero, MD, Chief Quality Officer, NCH Healthcare System. Transparency with our staff and community, along with inviting physicians, both independent and employed, to be part of the decision-making process have contributed to the exceptional grades we have received today. Carlos Quintero, to focus efforts on improving quality with an exceptional patient experience. Kristin Mascotti and Chief Quality Officer, Dr. We have pulled together a team led by our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. We have transformed the way we review data to improve our quality metrics and enhance the patient experience. In the past two years, NCH has come a long way to achieve today's A grade from Leapfrog.
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