Los Angeles Hospital Graded "A" in Patient Safety
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center (CHA HPMC), a member of CHA Health Systems, a global network providing a full spectrum of dynamic healthcare services, is proud to announce an "A" grade from the Leapfrog Group in patient safety.
An "A" grade represents CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center's dedication to upholding exceptional standards of patient safety. The Leapfrog Group assigns an "A" through "F" grade to hospitals across the country on patient safety measures related to errors, accidents, injuries, and infections, and how well the hospital protects patients against them.
"This achievement reflects our unwavering commitment to patient safety and the dedication of our healthcare professionals at CHA HPMC," said CHA HPMC CEO, Jamie Yoo. "We are committed to providing our patients with the environment and care that promotes the highest level of comfort, healing, and safety. I am incredibly proud of all of our caregivers, and we will continue to strive for the highest quality outcomes for our patients and community."
The Leapfrog Group grades hospitals with a set of principles focused on tracking and rating patient safety. This data is made available to the public in an effort to assist those seeking care in choosing the best facility for them. This 'A' grade demonstrates that CHA HPMC makes patient safety a top priority and provides its community with the highest standard of care.
To explore CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center's full-grade details and to find valuable tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org.
About CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center (CHA HPMC) is a nationally recognized acute care facility that has cared for Hollywood and its surrounding communities since 1924. Today, CHA HPMC offers comprehensive health care services with a 434-bed acute care facility, including 89 skilled nursing beds. The hospital has a medical staff of more than 550 physicians and specialists, representing 69 specialties and 75 different countries. CHA HPMC embraces the area's diverse, multicultural patient populations by providing all who walk through its doors quality care in a compassionate manner. It is a member of CHA Health Systems, a dynamic global healthcare organization that provides a full spectrum of services in seven countries around the world, including 86 hospitals and clinics, 30 research and 14 education institutions, and 31 bio/pharmaceutical/healthcare companies. For more information about CHA HPMC, visit http://www.hollywoodpresbyterian.com.
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.
Media Contact
Roman Contreras, CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, 323.913.4562, [email protected], https://www.hollywoodpresbyterian.com/
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