Memorial Satilla Health received its ninth “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit upholding the standard of patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers, according to a May 25 announcement. This national distinction recognizes Memorial Satilla’s efforts in prioritizing patient safety by protecting patients from preventable harm and errors.
“I’m excited to announce our A rating from the Leapfrog Group. We recognize the importance of measuring quality and safety in patient care and are proud of our dedicated physicians, nurses, and colleagues who provide our patients with exceptional care each day,” said CEO Damon Barrett.
Memorial Satilla is one of 20 hospitals in the state to receive an A rating in the most recent survey. Approximately 25 percent of hospitals statewide currently have an A rating.
Since 2012, The Leapfrog Group has assigned a letter grade to general hospitals across the country based on 32 national performance measures. The Safety Grade rates hospitals on basics such as handwashing, blood infections, patient falls, entering prescriptions through a computer system, and having highly trained nurses available.
The grading system is peer-reviewed, fully transparent, and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually—in fall and spring—and details can be found on the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade website.
