OSF HealthCare Saint James John W. Albrecht Medical Center has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to hospitals across the country based on more than 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries and infections as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them.
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade uses national performance measures to grant grades to hospitals. The Leapfrog Award is widely acknowledged as one of the most competitive honors American hospitals can receive. Derrick Frazier, president at OSF Saint James, emphasizes that patient safety is always at the forefront of patient care.
“We are honored to be named among this elite group of hospitals with an A hospital rating safety grade for the fourth time in a row. Being named a Top Hospital is a rewarding reflection of the work our Mission Partners and physicians do, and the exceptional care they provide for those we serve,” he said. “We continue to support the transparency regarding quality and safety that the Leapfrog grades provide. While we humbly accept this demonstration of our accomplishment, our team at OSF Saint James also understands and embraces our need for continuous improvement. We know our journey to excellence is never done.”
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program focused exclusively on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries that kill more than 500 patients a day nationally. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring.
“Everyone who works at OSF HealthCare Saint James Medical Center should be proud of this ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “It takes complete dedication of at every level, and an ironclad commitment to putting patients first. I thank OSF Saint James, its leadership, clinicians, staff, and volunteers for caring so deeply for its patients and their safety.”
To see OSF Saint James' full grade details and to access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org.