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FARMINGTON– The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit health care ratings organization, has released new Leapfrog Hospital safety grades, assigning letter grades of A, B, C, D and F to hospitals nationwide based on their performance in preventing medical errors, infections and other harms. Franklin Memorial Hospital was one of 832 awarded an “A” for its commitment to keeping patients safe and meeting the highest safety standards in the U.S.
“We have an organizational effort and collective commitment of our staff, physicians, and hospital leadership to the highest standards of care, implementing best practices with a focus on patient safety and clinical information systems aimed at improving patient care,” said Miriam Leonard, Franklin Memorial Hospital chief operating officer. “We leverage ratings such as these as a tool to continually improve. This “A” recognition underscores that this hospital is making great strides in providing the highest quality of care to the residents and visitors of Greater Franklin County.”
To see Franklin Memorial Hospital’s full grade, and to access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit www.hospitalsafetygrade.org and follow the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade on Twitter and Facebook.
