Fauquier Health Awarded ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from Leapfrog Group
May 1, 2024
Fauquier Health Awarded ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from Leapfrog Group
New Grade for Spring 2024 is a national recognition for patient safety
WARRENTON, VIRGINIA, May 1, 2024 – Fauquier Health received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group. This national distinction celebrates Fauquier Health’s achievements in protecting hospital patients from preventable harm and errors.
“Our A Grade is a reflection of the culture we have here at Fauquier Health and our commitment to instilling best practices as daily habits,” said Rebecca Segal, Fauquier Health CEO. “I would like to extend my personal gratitude to every member of our team from our nurses, clinical and ancillary staff to our physicians, board members and volunteers for their ongoing commitment to quality care and patient safety.”
The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization with a 10-year history of assigning letter grades to general hospitals throughout the United States, based on a hospital’s ability to prevent medical errors and harm to patients. The grading system is peer-reviewed, fully transparent, and free to the public. Hospital Safety Grade results are based on more than 30 national performance measures and are updated each fall and spring.
“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. Your hospital team should be extremely proud of their dedication and achievement.”
To see Fauquier Health’s full grade details and to access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org and follow The Leapfrog Group on Twitter, Facebook, and via its newsletter.
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About Fauquier Health
Fauquier Health is a community health system dedicated to high-quality, patient-centered care. Accredited by the Joint Commission, Fauquier Health has achieved recognition as a Certified Primary Stroke Center, as a Center of Excellence for Joint Replacement and as an accredited Chest Pain Center. Fauquier Health includes a 97-bed acute care hospital; a long-term care and rehabilitation facility; and the Villa at Suffield Meadows, an assisted living facility. Fauquier Health also operates several physician’s offices, including primary care, gastroenterology, general surgery, OB/GYN and specialty practices. More information on Fauquier Health is available online at FauquierHealth.org.
About The Leapfrog Group
Founded in 2000 by large employers and other purchasers, The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit organization driving a movement for giant leaps for patient safety. The flagship Leapfrog Hospital Survey and new Leapfrog Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Survey collect and transparently report hospital and ASC performance, empowering purchasers to find the highest-value care and giving consumers the lifesaving information they need to make informed decisions. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, Leapfrog's other main initiative, assigns letter grades to hospitals based on their record of patient safety, helping consumers protect themselves and their families from errors, injuries, accidents, and infections.