November 17, 2022 — Englewood Health received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2022. The ‘A’ rating is a national distinction that Englewood Health has achieved consecutively for three years from The Leapfrog Group, an independent nonprofit organization committed to driving quality, safety, and transparency in the U.S. health system.
“We are honored to receive an ‘A’ rating from the Leapfrog Group,” says Kathleen Kaminsky, MS, RN, NE-BC, senior vice president, patient care services and chief nursing officer at Englewood Health. “This grade reflects the commitment of our entire health care team to prioritizing patient safety.”
“We’re proud to see our team’s dedication to ensuring patient safety recognized once again by The Leapfrog Group,” says Tina Bloemer, RN, MSN, CPHQ, CPHRM, FASHRM, vice president for quality at Englewood Health.
“I applaud the hospital leadership and workforce for their strong commitment to safety and transparency,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “An ‘A’ Safety Grade is a sign that hospitals are continuously evaluating their performance, so that they can best protect patients.”
To see Englewood Health’s full grade details and to access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org.