In recognition of exceptional patient safety, Health Care St. ElizabethThe four eligible hospitals – St. Elizabeth Edgewood, Florence, Ft. Thomas and Dearborn, Indiana – received the highest possible grade, an “A,” for patient safety in the Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2024 National Hospital Safety Grades.

The national rating highlights St. Elizabeth’s commitment to the highest standards of care, reaffirming its role as a trusted provider in Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana.

The Leapfrog Group, a national watchdog organization, is dedicated to improving the quality and safety of health care. The safety rating assigns a grade of “A” to “F” to all general hospitals nationwide every six months. It is based on more than 30 performance measures, such as preventing infections, reducing medical errors and minimizing patient injury and harm. Ratings are updated every two years to reflect hospitals’ ongoing commitment to patient safety.

“Nothing is more important than making St. Elizabeth Healthcare the best place to work and practice for our associates and staff and providing the highest quality outcomes for our patients and their families,” said James Horn, MD, Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer. .

“This recognition reflects the expertise, diligence and dedication of our physicians, providers and associates and demonstrates their commitment to providing exceptional care every day. For our patients and their families, this provides assurance that they are truly receiving the best care possible.

Of about 3,000 hospitals rated, only 29 percent earned an “A” nationally.

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is developed under the direction of a national expert group through a fully transparent, peer-reviewed system available to the public.

To view full grade details from St. Elizabeth Healthcare and access patient tips for staying safe in hospital, visit hospitalsafetygrade.org.

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