Akron Children’s Hospital recognized for excellence in patient safety
Akron Children’s Hospital has been recognized for its excellence in patient safety by The Leapfrog Group, a national organization that sets standards for healthcare quality and safety. The hospital received an A grade in the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, which is the highest grade possible.
What is the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade?
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is a national rating system that evaluates hospitals on their ability to prevent medical errors and harm to patients. The grade is based on 30 measures of patient safety, including:
- Infection prevention
- Medication safety
- Patient falls
- Surgical safety
Why is patient safety important?
Patient safety is important because it helps to ensure that patients receive the best possible care and that they are protected from harm. Medical errors and harm can have a devastating impact on patients and their families, and they can also lead to increased healthcare costs.
How does Akron Children’s ensure patient safety?
Akron Children’s has a number of programs and initiatives in place to ensure patient safety, including:
- A dedicated patient safety team
- A culture of safety that encourages staff to report errors and near misses
- A comprehensive risk management program
- Ongoing quality improvement initiatives
What does this recognition mean for patients?
This recognition means that Akron Children’s is committed to providing patients with the highest quality of care and that the hospital is taking steps to ensure that patients are safe while receiving care.
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