Cincinnati (April 25, 2016) – The Christ Hospital has been recognized for its dedication to patient safety by being awarded an A grade in the Spring 2016 Hospital Safety Score, which rates how well hospitals protect patients from preventable medical errors, injuries and infections within the hospital.
“Our A grade is another example of how we are transforming care across the region through the exceptional work performed by our talented physicians, nurses, caregivers and staff. Our mission is to improve the health of our community and to create patient value by providing exceptional outcomes, affordable care and the finest patient experiences, and our teams are actively pursuing this mission each day,” said Michael Jennings, M.D., Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer of The Christ Hospital Health Network.
An A grade is one of the most meaningful honors a hospital can achieve, and one of the most valuable indicators for patients looking for a safe place to receive care. The Hospital Safety Score is the gold standard rating for patient safety, compiled under the guidance of the nation’s leading patient safety experts and administered by The Leapfrog Group, a national, independent nonprofit. The first and only hospital safety rating to be peer-reviewed in the Journal of Patient Safety, the Hospital Safety Score is free to the public and designed to give consumers information they can use to protect themselves and their families when facing a hospital stay.
“I commend you for your consistency in putting your patients first, and urge your continued vigilance in keeping your patients safe,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group, which administers the Hospital Safety Score.
Developed under the guidance of Leapfrog’s Blue Ribbon Expert Panel, the Hospital Safety Score uses 28 measures of publicly available hospital safety data to produce a single A, B, C, D, or F score, representing a hospital’s overall capacity to keep patients safe from preventable harm. More than 2,500 U.S. general hospitals were assigned scores in October 2015, with 773 hospitals receiving an A grade. The Hospital Safety Score is fully transparent, offering a full analysis of the data and methodology used in determining grades on the website. Now, for the first time, patients can also review their hospital’s past safety performance alongside its current grade on the Hospital Safety Score site, allowing them to determine which local hospitals have the best track record in patient safety and which have demonstrated consistent improvement.
The Christ Hospital Health Network has participated in the multi-hospital Target Zero safety initiative since 2011 to elevate safety behaviors and practices. This initiative includes a daily safety call with leaders across the organization to create a forum where an open discussion is held to raise awareness and work toward resolution. Since the daily safety calls were implemented, The Christ Hospital already outstanding safety performance has continually improved.
Investments in electronic medical records, computerized physician order entry and remote, electronic monitoring of all intensive care unit beds have also helped to advance safety at The Christ Hospital. Safety is also promoted through hourly rounding by bedside staff and rounding by hospital administrators to ensure patients and their families are satisfied with their care.
For more information about The Christ Hospital Health Network or to find a physician near you, call 513-585-1000 or visit
www.TheChristHospital.com.
About The Christ Hospital Health Network: The Christ Hospital Health Network is an acute care hospital located in Mt. Auburn with five ambulatory centers and 181 neighborhood offices conveniently located throughout the Greater Cincinnati area. Its mission is to improve the health of the community and to create patient value by providing exceptional outcomes, affordable care and the finest experiences. Led by the region’s Most Preferred Hospital (National Research Corporation) for 20 consecutive years, the network is dedicated to transforming care by delivering integrated, individualized healthcare and wellness services through its comprehensive physician network and advanced specialty service. The Christ Hospital is among only 6% of hospitals in the nation to be awarded Magnet recognition for nursing excellence and among the top 5% of hospitals in the country for patient satisfaction. For more than 125 years, The Christ Hospital has provided compassionate care to all those it serves.
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 collects and transparently reports hospital performance, empowering purchasers to find the highest-value care and giving consumers the lifesaving information they need to make informed decisions. The Hospital Safety Score, 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.