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Valleywise Health Achieves Remarkable 'A' Rating in Fall 2024 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

Valleywise Health Medical Center proudly announces its impressive achievement of receiving an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for Fall 2024. This prestigious award is not merely a badge of honor; it is a reflection of the unwavering dedication and hard work of the healthcare professionals at Valleywise Health in delivering high-quality, safe patient care.

Steve Purves, President and CEO of Valleywise Health, expressed immense pride in the achievement, marking the first time the medical center has received an 'A' rating from Leapfrog. He stated, "I am extremely proud of every member of our care team for this achievement. It's gratifying to see their hard work and laser focus on quality and safety recognized with an 'A' rating by Leapfrog."

The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit organization, employs over 30 performance measures to grade hospitals across the country. These measures take into account various factors such as medical errors, accidents, injuries, and infection rates, as well as the protocols hospitals have established to prevent these issues. With preventable medical errors being a significant concern in the U.S. healthcare system, the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade aims to provide transparency and accountability to the public, which makes this recognition more significant for Valleywise Health.

Leah Binder, President and CEO of The Leapfrog Group, congratulated Valleywise Health on its outstanding accomplishment. She acknowledged the health system's commitment to patient care and highlighted the importance of this achievement for the community as a whole.

"Achieving an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade is a significant accomplishment for Valleywise Health,” said Binder. “It reflects enormous dedication to your patients and their families, and your whole community should be proud. I extend my congratulations to Valleywise Health, its leadership, clinicians, staff, and volunteers for their tireless efforts to put patients first."

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is unique as it focuses specifically on preventable medical errors, injuries, and infections that claim over 500 lives daily in the United States. By being peer-reviewed and fully transparent, this program ensures that grades are updated bi-annually, allowing hospitals to continuously strive for improvement.

Valleywise Health’s commitment to providing exceptional medical care spans 147 years. As one of Arizona's leading public teaching hospitals, the institution endeavours to ensure that every patient receives the highest standards of care, without exception. It is equipped with advanced facilities, including a renowned burn center and the largest HIV primary care center in Arizona.

In addition to its acute care services, Valleywise Health operates three behavioral health hospitals and eleven community health centers, expanding its outreach and ensuring that every member of the community has access to healthcare services.

For more detailed information on Valleywise Health's safety grade, the public can visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org.

In an era where healthcare standards are continually being tested, receiving such high marks from The Leapfrog Group is not only a triumph for Valleywise Health but also a promise to the community that patient safety remains a top priority. As Valleywise Health continues to adapt and improve, its 'A' rating is a testament to a future of enhanced patient safety and high-quality care for all.

The commitment of Valleywise Health to patient care is evident in their ongoing efforts to prioritize safety and quality, ensuring that patients can receive care with peace of mind. As Valleywise Health moves forward, it remains dedicated to its mission: exceptional care, without exception, every patient, every time.