Nine Ardent Health Facilities Earn “A” Hospital Safety Grade From The Leapfrog Group
Ardent Health (NYSE: ARDT) announced that nine of its facilities earned an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group. The grades are based on over 30 performance measures related to patient safety. 81% of Ardent's eligible facilities earned an 'A' or 'B' grade, significantly outperforming the national average of 56%. The recognized facilities include medical centers in New Jersey, Oklahoma, Idaho, and Texas. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade evaluates preventable medical errors, infections, and injuries, with grades updated biannually.
Ardent Health (NYSE: ARDT) ha annunciato che nove delle sue strutture hanno ricevuto un 'A' nel Hospital Safety Grade dal Leapfrog Group. I voti si basano su oltre 30 misure di prestazione relative alla sicurezza dei pazienti. Il 81% delle strutture eleggibili di Ardent ha ottenuto un voto 'A' o 'B', superando significativamente la media nazionale del 56%. Le strutture riconosciute comprendono centri medici nel New Jersey, Oklahoma, Idaho e Texas. Il Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade valuta gli errori medici prevenibili, le infezioni e le lesioni, con aggiornamenti semestrali dei voti.
Ardent Health (NYSE: ARDT) anunció que nueve de sus instalaciones recibieron una calificación 'A' en el Hospital Safety Grade del Leapfrog Group. Las calificaciones se basan en más de 30 medidas de rendimiento relacionadas con la seguridad del paciente. El 81% de las instalaciones elegibles de Ardent obtuvieron una calificación 'A' o 'B', superando significativamente el promedio nacional del 56%. Las instalaciones reconocidas incluyen centros médicos en Nueva Jersey, Oklahoma, Idaho y Texas. El Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade evalúa errores médicos prevenibles, infecciones y lesiones, con calificaciones actualizadas semestralmente.
Ardent Health (NYSE: ARDT)는 자사의 아홉 개 시설이 Leapfrog Group으로부터 'A' 병원 안전 등급을 받은 것을 발표했습니다. 이 등급은 환자 안전과 관련된 30개 이상의 성과 지표를 기반으로 합니다. Ardent의 자격이 있는 시설 중 81%가 'A' 또는 'B' 등급을 받아, 전국 평균인 56%를 크게 초과했습니다. 인정받은 시설에는 뉴저지, 오클라호마, 아이다호, 텍사스에 있는 의료 센터가 포함됩니다. Leapfrog 병원 안전 등급은 예방 가능한 의료 오류, 감염 및 부상을 평가하며, 등급은 매년 두 번 업데이트됩니다.
Ardent Health (NYSE: ARDT) a annoncé que neuf de ses établissements ont reçu une note 'A' dans le Hospital Safety Grade du Leapfrog Group. Les notes sont basées sur plus de 30 critères de performance liés à la sécurité des patients. 81 % des établissements éligibles d'Ardent ont obtenu une note 'A' ou 'B', dépassant de manière significative la moyenne nationale de 56 %. Les établissements reconnus comprennent des centres médicaux dans le New Jersey, l'Oklahoma, l'Idaho et le Texas. Le Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade évalue les erreurs médicales évitables, les infections et les blessures, avec des notes mises à jour deux fois par an.
Ardent Health (NYSE: ARDT) gab bekannt, dass neun seiner Einrichtungen eine 'A'-Bewertung in der Hospital Safety Grade des Leapfrog Groups erhalten haben. Die Bewertungen basieren auf über 30 Leistungsindikatoren zur Patientensicherheit. 81% der berechtigten Einrichtungen von Ardent erhielten eine 'A' oder 'B'-Bewertung und übertrafen damit den nationalen Durchschnitt von 56% erheblich. Zu den anerkannten Einrichtungen gehören medizinische Zentren in New Jersey, Oklahoma, Idaho und Texas. Die Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade bewertet vermeidbare medizinische Fehler, Infektionen und Verletzungen und wird halbjährlich aktualisiert.
- 81% of eligible facilities earned A or B grades, exceeding national average of 56%
- Nine facilities achieved top 'A' safety rating from independent watchdog
- Strong performance across multiple states indicates consistent quality standards
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Insights
The Leapfrog "A" safety grades for nine Ardent Health facilities represent a notable operational achievement, but have minimal direct financial impact. While 81% of Ardent's facilities earned A or B grades compared to the 56% national average, this primarily reinforces existing quality perceptions rather than driving material business changes.
These safety ratings may provide modest benefits in patient choice and potential payer negotiations, but are unlikely to significantly affect revenue or profitability. The ratings reflect strong operational execution but are considered routine quality metrics in healthcare rather than market-moving developments.
"Ardent’s commitment to providing exceptional, patient-centered care is our top priority, and we are honored that our hospitals have once again received ’A’ grades from The Leapfrog Group," said Ardent President and CEO Marty Bonick. "Our facilities continue to perform above the national average, and this achievement reflects the dedication and expertise of the entire Ardent team, who work tirelessly to ensure safety, quality and compassion in the care we deliver each day."
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Hillcrest Hospital South (
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Hillcrest Medical Center (
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Portneuf Medical Center (
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Seton Medical Center Harker Heights (
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UT Health Athens (
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UT Health Henderson (
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UT Health Jacksonville (
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UT Health Tyler (
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“Achieving an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade is a significant accomplishment for Ardent’s facilities,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “It reflects enormous dedication to your patients and their families, and your whole community should be proud. I extend my congratulations to Ardent, its leadership, clinicians, staff and volunteers for their tireless efforts to put patients first.”
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade stands as the only hospital ratings program focused solely on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries that kill more than 500 patients a day in
To explore all Ardent facilities’ full grade details and to find valuable tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org.
About Ardent Health
Ardent Health (NYSE: ARDT) is a leading provider of healthcare in growing mid-sized urban communities across the
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 for patient safety. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, 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. For more, follow them on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram and sign up for their newsletter.
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