Four Valley Health System Hospitals Awarded "A" Hospital Safety Grade from Leapfrog Group
Four Valley Health System hospitals received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group. Summerlin Hospital Medical Center and Valley Hospital Medical Center each earned their first “A” grades; Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center earned its second consecutive “A” grade; and Henderson Hospital earned its 9th consecutive “A” grade for Fall 2022.
“This is a hard-earned award that occurs largely behind-the-scenes,” said Karla Perez, Regional Vice President, Acute Care Division, Universal Health Services, which is the parent company of The Valley Health System. “It’s a collaborative, ongoing effort between our clinical teams, our medical staff and our quality data professionals. I’m incredibly proud of the education, teamwork, patient focus and outcomes that show we are constantly incorporating best practices. Patient safety is the foundation of our care, supported by new educational tools and quality improvement initiatives.”
The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization with a 10-year history of assigning letter grades to general hospitals throughout the United States, based on a hospital’s ability to prevent medical errors and harm to patients. The grading system is peer-reviewed, fully transparent, and free to the public. Hospital Safety Grade results are based on more than 30 national performance measures and are updated each fall and spring.
“I applaud the hospital leadership and workforce for their strong commitment to safety and transparency,” said Leah Binder, President and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “An ‘A’ Safety Grade is a sign that hospitals are continuously evaluating their performance so that they can best protect patients. Your hospital team should be extremely proud of their dedication and achievement.”