When you or a loved one needs medical care, peace of mind comes from knowing they’re safe and protected.
Now, families across West Florida can feel even more confident choosing AdventHealth hospitals for their care, as several campuses have earned the highest possible grade in the latest Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, a national recognition for excellence in preventing medical errors and protecting patients from harm.
AdventHealth West Florida Division hospitals earning an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group include:
- Pasco County: AdventHealth Wesley Chapel, AdventHealth Zephyrhills and AdventHealth Dade City
- Hillsborough County: AdventHealth Carrollwood
- Polk County: AdventHealth Lake Wales - second consecutive “A” grade
- Pinellas County: AdventHealth North Pinellas
- North Central Florida: AdventHealth Ocala
“These safety grades represent peace of mind for the communities we are a part of,” said Dr. Raj Wadhawan, chief clinical officer of the AdventHealth West Florida Division. “When patients walk through our doors, they can trust that our teams are focused on preventing errors, maintaining the highest safety standards and delivering compassionate care that helps them heal and feel whole.”
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only national hospital rating program focused exclusively on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries that kill more than 500 patients a day in the U.S. The grade is based on more than 30 national performance measures of hospital safety.
“Earning an ‘A’ Grade means AdventHealth hospitals made a true commitment to put patient safety first,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “We congratulate the leadership, board, clinicians, staff and volunteers that all had a role to play in this achievement.”
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring.
To explore AdventHealth West Florida’s full grade details and to find valuable tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org.