New Grade for Fall 2024 is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety
Sherman Oaks, CA, November 15, 2024 – Sherman Oaks Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” 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.
“I am immensely proud to announce that Sherman Oaks Hospital has been awarded an ‘A’ grade by the Leapfrog Group for the Fall of 2024. This prestigious recognition is not just a grade; it’s a testament to our unwavering commitment to patient safety and quality care,” said Chief Executive Officer for Sherman Oaks Hospital, EM V. Garcia. “At Sherman Oaks Hospital, every staff member, from our medical teams to our administrative personnel, works tirelessly to ensure that our patients receive the safest and highest quality of care possible. This accolade reflects our dedication to excellence and to lead with innovation, compassion, and superior healthcare services. Congratulations to our entire team for this outstanding achievement. Let’s continue to set the standard for safety and excellence in patient care.”
Over the last year, 85 percent of Prime hospitals earned “A” ratings from The Leapfrog Group.
“Achieving an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade is a significant accomplishment for Sherman Oaks Hospital,” 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 Sherman Oaks Hospital, its leadership, clinicians, staff and volunteers for their tireless efforts to put patients first.”
Sherman Oaks Hospital has been recognized for clinical quality and safety excellence over the years. A recipient of the Healthgrades 2024 Patient Safety Excellence Award and was named among the Top 5% in the Nation for Patient Safety for 11 Years in a Row from 2014 to 2024. Also, Sherman Oaks was named by IBM Watson Health™ (formerly Truven Health Analytics) as one of 100 Top Hospitals™ in the Nation. Nationally recognized by the American Heart Association for improving stroke treatment. Received The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Advanced Primary Stroke certification. The hospital has recently earned a Bronze Seal Accreditation as a Geriatric Emergency Department from the American College of Emergency Physicians.
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade stands as the only hospital ratings program focused solely on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries that kill more than 500 patients a day in the United States. This program is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring.
To explore Sherman Oaks Hospital’s full grade details and to find valuable tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org.
About Sherman Oaks Hospital
Sherman Oaks Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is a 153-bed, not-for-profit, acute-care community hospital located in Sherman Oaks, California. Staffed with over 500 employees and an extraordinary team of physicians, the hospital is recognized for advanced technology and compassionate care and provides 24/7 emergency care in addition to a full range of specialized medical, surgical, and diagnostic services to improve and save lives. Sherman Oaks Hospital is nationally recognized as a “100 Top Hospital” by IBM Watson Health. For more information, visit www.shermanoakshospital.org.
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