Encino Hospital Medical Center Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

2024-04-19 04:48:15 Health and Fitness

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Encino, CA (November 10, 2021) ? Encino Hospital Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, received an ?A? grade in the Fall 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing Encino Hospital Medical?s achievements in protecting patients from errors, injuries, accidents and infections.

This is the very first that Encino Hospital Medical Center has been awarded an ?A? grade by The Leapfrog Group, a true testament to their dedication to safe high-quality, and excellent patient care and best practices in place for exceptional outcomes.

?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 Encino Hospital Medical Center 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 first ?A? from The Leapfrog Group, it takes consistent and unwavering dedication for Encino Hospital Medical Center to achieve this award. We are pleased to share this recognition with our patients and community, as it demonstrates the commitment 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 and Chief Nursing Officer of Encino Hospital Medical Center. ?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.

Encino Hospital Medical Center has highly rated programs and services that meet community needs including emergency services, senior behavioral health, acute rehabilitation, and more.

The hospital?s 24-hour Emergency Services is focused on providing exceptional care promptly, equipped with state-of-the-art medical technology with dedicated world-class physicians, highly trained nurses, skilled technicians, and support staff members.

?We are committed to quickly and safely identifying, evaluating, and caring for patients with any level of emergency, illness, or injury,? Garcia said. ?In addition, our holistic treatment for mind and body approach features experienced and compassionate healthcare professionals in Senior Behavioral Health Services who are devoted to providing exceptional care and emotional support to patients and families in need.? The program is designed to improve day-to-day functioning, leading to improved health and a higher quality of life that primarily focuses on patient safety and excellent care.

?We also specialize in some of the latest inpatient and outpatient surgical techniques,? Garcia said. ?Our multidisciplinary team of specialists in our surgical services provides the highest quality of care with the best possible outcomes with compassion for our patients and their families in a comfortable setting.?

The Acute Rehabilitation Unit is also an important component of the hospital?s patient safety strategy. ?We achieve better outcomes and shorter lengths of stay,? Garcia continued. ?The unit?s multidisciplinary team treats patients who have sustained functional loss with high quality and compassionate care.?

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital rating 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 Encino Hospital Medical Center?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