JMH Earns an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
November 14, 2024 Author: Johnson Memorial Health
New grade for Fall 2024 is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety
Johnson Memorial Health earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them.
“This achievement is the result of the hard work and dedication of every member of our organization,” said Dr. David Dunkle, President/CEO of Johnson Memorial Health. “It’s a testament to our commitment to providing exceptional care and maintaining the highest standards of safety. I couldn’t be more proud.”
“Achieving an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade is a significant accomplishment for Johnson Memorial Health,” 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 Johnson Memorial Health, 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 the United States. This program is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring.
To explore Johnson Memorial Health’s full grade details and to find valuable tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org.
About Johnson Memorial Health
Johnson Memorial Health is a nationally recognized network of physicians, services and healthcare resources based in Johnson County, Indiana. The centerpiece is Johnson Memorial Hospital, located in Franklin, which has been serving patients as the county’s only full-service hospital since 1947.
In addition to the main campus in Franklin, Johnson Memorial Health has expanded to serve patients at locations including Whiteland, Greenwood and the Center Grove area. In 2022, Johnson Memorial Health became a member of the prestigious Mayo Clinic Care Network, providing patients with local access to the knowledge and expertise of the world-renowned Mayo Clinic. Johnson Memorial Health is ranked as one of the nation’s top hospitals for patient safety, scoring an “A” grade from the Leapfrog Group in 2024.
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.
