ST. PETERSBURG – Edward White Hospital recently was honored with an “A” Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits.
The “A” score was awarded in the latest update to the Hospital Safety Score, the scores assigned to U.S. hospitals based on preventable medical errors, injuries accidents and infections. The Hospital Safety Score was compiled under the guidance of the nation’s leading experts on patient safety and is designed to give the public information they can use to protect themselves and their families.
“This award is significant to us and provides evidence to the residents of Pinellas County that we are continuing our commitment to providing excellent patient safety in the care we extend to those in need,” said Sharon Hayes, RN, in a press release. Hayes is chief executive officer of Edward White Hospital.
To see Edward White Hospital’s scores as they compare nationally and locally, visit www.hospitalsafetyscore.org.
Florida Hospital North Pinellas earns 'A'
TARPON SPRINGS – Florida Hospital North Pinellas was recently honored with an “A” Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits.
The A score was awarded in the latest update to the Hospital Safety Score, the A, B, C, D or F scores assigned to U.S. hospitals based on preventable medical errors, injuries, accidents and infections. The Hospital Safety Score was compiled under the guidance of the nation’s leading experts on patient safety and is designed to give the public information they can use to protect themselves and their families.
“Patient safety is and always will be our focus here at Florida Hospital North Pinellas,” said Bruce Bergherm in a press release. Bergherm is president and CEO of Florida Hospital North Pinellas. “We will continue to work hard and do our best to ensure that we conduct our daily tasks free of errors, injuries, accidents and infections. We are honored to have our hospital included on Leapfrog’s list for patient safety.”
“Hospitals like this that earn an A have demonstrated their commitment to their patients and their community,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “I congratulate Florida Hospital North Pinellas for its safety excellence, and look forward to the day when all hospitals will match this standard.”
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