Sherman oaks hospital nationally recognized with an ‘a’ leapfrog hospital safety grade

Sherman Oaks Hospital Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

Sherman Oaks Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, received an

“A” grade in the Fall 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction

recognizing Sherman Oaks Hospital’s achievements in protecting patients from

errors, injuries, accidents and infections.

This is the seventh consecutive time that Group. The hospital has been

receiving the award since 2018, a true

colloquy to its ongoing dedication to

safety and excellent care.

“An ‘A’ Safety Grade is a tremendous

achievement, of which this community

should be extremely proud,

” said Leah

Binder, president, and CEO of The

Leapfrog Group.

“I thank the leadership

and workforce of Sherman Oaks

Hospital for its commitment to prioritizing

patients and their safety, especially

during these trying times.

”

The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization, assigns an

“A,

” “B,

” “C,

” “D,

” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on

over thirty national performance measures reflecting errors, injuries, accidents,

and infections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.

“We are proud to receive our seventh consecutive “A” from the Leapfrog Group, it

takes consistent and unwavering dedication for Sherman Oaks Hospital to

achieve this award. We are pleased to share this recognition from Leapfrog to

our patients and community, as it demonstrates the dedication and performance

of our team. This recognition belongs to our exceptional nurses, physicians, and

care teams who constantly strive to improve our care and protect patients from

preventable harm,

” said EM V. Garcia, Administrator of Sherman Oaks Hospital.

“Nothing is more important than the safety of our patients, and we go to great

lengths to ensure they are protected at every stage of their healthcare journey.

This only validates our hospital’s mission and the outstanding teamwork exhibited

to deliver each day on our commitment to quality, outcomes, patient safety, and

clinical excellence.

Sherman Oaks Hospital was also recognized by IBM Watson Health as a “100

Top Hospital” for the years 2020, 2019, 2017, and 2016 has highly rated

programs and services that meet community needs.

“Our cardiac program

involves a multidisciplinary team of clinicians utilizing the latest proven protocols

for rapid response to heart attacks, featuring a multi-use combo laboratory with

full cardiac diagnostic and interventional capabilities for life-saving cardiac and

vascular procedures,

” Garcia added.

“The Center for Reconstruction and Wound

Healing is also a key component of our patient safety strategy and specializes in

comprehensive wound care and hyperbaric medicine. Staff at the Center develop

a personalized care plan using the most advanced healing techniques that get

our patients back to a healthy lifestyle as quickly as possible — with care,

concern, and compassion.

”

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The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program based

exclusively on hospital prevention of medical errors and harms to patients. The

grading system is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades

are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring.

To see Sherman Oaks Hospital’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 and Facebook.

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.

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 forward in

the quality and safety of American health care. 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,

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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.

About Prime Healthcare

Founded in 2001, Prime Healthcare has emerged as one of the nation’s leading

hospital systems. Prime Healthcare was founded by Dr. Prem Reddy, a physician

with a mission to save hospitals, improve community healthcare and provide the

very best care to patients.

Prime Healthcare and the not-for-profit Prime Healthcare Foundation employ

nearly 50,000+ employees and physicians and own and operate 45+ acute care

hospitals in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan,

Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Texas.

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