Summerlin and Valley hospitals both 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 using evidence-based measures of patient safety focused exclusively on errors, accidents, injuries and infections.
This marks Valley Hospital’s fourth consecutive ‘A” grade in the past several years, noted Ryan Tingey, CEO of Valley Hospital, a 306-bed tertiary care hospital located in the Las Vegas Medical District. “Earning this is a testament to our team’s collective, purposeful effort to provide the best possible care to our patients,” he said. “Our patients’ safety is our top priority, every encounter, every time.”
Summerlin Hospital, a 496-bed tertiary care hospital, also achieved an “A” rating. “This is an award that is earned from our diligent work behind the scenes,” said Rob Freymuller, CEO. “It’s a collaborative, dedicated effort that requires education, teamwork and a passionate focus on patients, positive outcomes and incorporating best practices.”
“An ‘A’ Grade is a strong sign that Summerlin Hospital and Valley Hospital are deeply committed to protecting patients from harm,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “We commend the leadership, Board, clinicians, staff and volunteers for the role each played in earning this distinction.”
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 the hospitals’ full grade details and to find valuable tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org. Connect with The Leapfrog Group on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram and stay informed through The Leapfrog Group newsletter.
About The Valley Health System
Summerlin Hospital and Valley Hospital are both members of The Valley Health System which is comprised of acute care and specialty hospitals, freestanding emergency departments, outpatient services and physician practices, caring for patients throughout Southern Nevada and surrounding communities. The Valley Health System offers a wide range of healthcare services including emergency care, surgical services, advanced cardiovascular and advanced neurological care, orthopedic care, women’s health, maternity and Level III neonatal intensive care units, and specialty programs in stroke, chest pain, orthopedics, pediatrics, weight loss surgery, acute rehabilitation, behavioral health services, wound care, and outpatient therapy.
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.
