AUGUSTA – MaineGeneral Medical Center earned the top grade of “A” on the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade released Nov. 16. The national distinction celebrates MaineGeneral Medical Center’s achievements in protecting hospital patients from preventable harm and errors.
“System-wide, MaineGeneral staff take great pride in providing high-quality, patient-centered care,” said Chuck Hays, MaineGeneral Health president and CEO. “We are proud to receive an ‘A’ grade from The Leapfrog Group, recognizing the achievements of our staff.”
Leah Binder, Leapfrog Group president and CEO, said, “I applaud the hospital leadership and workforce for their strong commitment to safety and transparency. 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.”
This is the second ‘A’ designation in a row for MaineGeneral. Additionally, the medical center has been recognized in 2022 with awards including:
• Newsweek World’s Best Hospitals awards list, including a special designation for infection prevention;
• Outstanding Patient Experience Award by Healthgrades;
• Two Women’s Choice Awards: Best Hospitals for Orthopaedics and Best Mammogram Imaging Centers;
• U.S. News & World Report list of high-performing hospitals in the areas of heart failure, hip fracture, lung cancer surgery and pneumonia;
• Money magazine and The Leapfrog Group’s Best Hospitals and Surgery Centers for Billing Ethics; and
• Forbes list of Best-in-State Employers.
To see MaineGeneral Medical Center’s full Leapfrog Group grade details and to access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit www.hospitalsafetygrade.org. For a list of MaineGeneral’s quality and safety awards, go to www.mainegeneral.org/quality.
