Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital awarded “A” Hospital Safety Grade from Leapfrog Group
November 15, 2022
Darby, Pa. — (November 16, 2022) — Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital is proud to announce that it has received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group. This national distinction celebrates Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital’s achievements in protecting hospital patients from preventable harm and errors.
“This is a remarkable accomplishment and a testament to Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital’s unbreakable focus on patient safety,” said Chris Cullom, president of Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital. “We never stop looking for opportunities to further enhance the safeguards in place for those who entrust us with their care.”
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.”
View Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital’s full grade details on The Leapfrog Group’s website.