Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Achieves Elite National Status as a Straight- ‘A’ For Patient Safety
Three consecutive ‘A’ grades demonstrate Lakewood Ranch Medical Center’s dedication to patients
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center was awarded an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for the third consecutive time by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety.
“Earning an ‘A’ Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group reflects our entire team’s dedication to providing safe, high-quality care to every patient, every day,” said Rob J. Anderson, CEO of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. “This achievement highlights the commitment of our physicians, nurses and staff to maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and continuously improving the care we deliver to our community.”
The Leapfrog Group assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to all general hospitals across the country based on over 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries and infections as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them.
“My sincere congratulations to Lakewood Ranch Medical Center for upholding patient safety standards through thick and thin, achieving an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade for 2 consecutive rounds of the Safety Grade,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “Consistently earning an A demonstrates a long-term, organization-wide commitment to putting patient safety first.”
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.
To see Lakewood Ranch Medical Center’s full grade details and to find 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 Leapfrog Group newsletter.
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Lakewood Ranch Medical Center is an acute care hospital, accredited by The Joint Commission, which serves patients in Lakewood Ranch and surrounding communities. There are more than 750 physicians and clinicians who provide comprehensive medical and healthcare services. It has earned Primary Stroke designation, is accredited as a Chest Pain Center and holds other prestigious quality awards including Certifications in Advanced Primary Heart Attack Center, Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement and Sepsis Certification from The Joint Commission. Visit
http://www.lakewoodranchmedicalcenter.com for more information
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 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.
