Portneuf Medical Center earns an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Portneuf Medical Center earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care. 

Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 national performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.

“Our team is proud to have earned a second consecutive “A” Hospital Safety Grade,” Portneuf Medical Center CEO Jordan Herget said. “This grade reflects our pursuit of excellence in serving the community and the commitment of Portneuf caregivers and support staff to providing high quality care in a safe environment.”

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program exclusively based on hospital prevention of medical errors, infections and injuries that kill more than 500 patients a day nationally. 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.

“Earning an ‘A’ Grade means Portneuf Medical Center made a true commitment to put patients 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.”

To see Portneuf Medical Center’s full grade details and to access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, click HERE.