Willamette Valley Medical Center Earns An ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group

Willamette Valley Medical Center (WVMC) 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.  

“Championing patient care is a core value at Willamette Valley Medical Center, and we’re dedicated to continuously enhancing our services. Our Leapfrog A designation highlights our nurses, providers, and all team members’ collaborative commitment to excellence in care.,” said Kristi Amerson, Senior Director of Quality and Risk Management at WVMC. 

“Achieving an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade is a significant accomplishment for Willamette Valley Medical Center,” 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 Willamette Valley Medical Center, 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 Willamette Valley Medical Center’s full grade details and to find valuable tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org.

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