Flagstaff Medical Center Earns an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
New Grade for fall 2024 is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Flagstaff Medical Center (FMC) earned an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit patient safety steward that sets standards for hospitals. Leapfrog assigns a letter grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them. The award is an independent testament to the care NAH provides patients in our community.
“A big congratulations to the entire staff at FMC for receiving an ’A’ grade for Fall 2024 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades,” said Dave Cheney, CEO of Northern Arizona Healthcare. “It makes me so proud to see our hardworking staff nationally recognized, especially when it’s something as important as hospital safety. I know how hard each of our colleagues work at providing the best care, and this award shows just how committed NAH is to providing the highest quality of care to each patient, every time,” Cheney added.
“Achieving an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade is a significant accomplishment for FMC,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “It reflects enormous dedication to your patients and their families, and your whole community should be proud. I extend my congratulations to FMC, its leadership, clinicians, staff and volunteers for their tireless efforts to put patients first.”
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade stands as the only hospital ratings program focused solely on preventable medical errors, excellence in preventing hospital-acquired infections and complications and staff-to-patient rations that ensure safety is a top priority. This program is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring. Out of 50 hospitals in Arizona rated by The Leapfrog Group, only 14 of them received an ‘A’ grade, including FMC and NAH’s Verde Valley Medical Center. FMC has consistently been awarded an ‘A’ grade for excellence since Fall 2023.
To explore FMC’s full grade details and to find valuable tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org.
About Northern Arizona Healthcare
Northern Arizona Healthcare is the largest health care organization in a region that encompasses more than 50,000 square miles. As a nonprofit health care system, our organization is governed by a volunteer board of directors. Our team of more than 3,000 doctors, nurses and other experts works together to keep you and your family healthy.
Serving more than 700,000 people in communities across the region, we provide comprehensive health care services through two hospitals – Flagstaff Medical Center and Verde Valley Medical Center – as well as through primary care and specialty physician clinics, outpatient surgical centers, Cardiovascular Institute, Cancer Centers of Northern Arizona Healthcare, EntireCare Rehab & Sports Medicine, Children’s Health Center, Orthopedic & Spine Institute, Guardian Air and Guardian Medical Transport.
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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. For more, follow them on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram and sign up for their newsletter.
Lauren Silverstein
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Northern Arizona Healthcare
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