Stamford Health Top Hospital Safety Grade from Leapfrog

Stamford, CT / November 7, 2019 – Stamford Hospital is the only hospital in Fairfield County to receive an “A” from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization, for protecting patient safety.

Leapfrog’s Fall Hospital Safety grades were released earlier today, and Stamford Health’s “A” rating recognizes its performance in protecting patients from harm and providing safer healthcare in areas such as infection prevention, and preventing medical errors, injuries, accidents, and other harms to patients.

“I am proud of the efforts made by every individual, every day, and at every level across the organization, to maintain a safe care environment with a keen focus on evidence-based care practices,” said Rohit Bhalla, MD, MPH, Vice President and Chief Quality Officer, Stamford Health. “We are pleased to receive the Leapfrog rating, one of several external recognitions that validate our hospital’s dedication to drive the best outcomes for our patients.”

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade uses 28 measures of publicly available hospital safety data to assign grades, ranging from “A” to “F” to more than 2,600 U.S. acute-care hospitals twice per year.

About Stamford Health

Stamford Health is a non-profit independent health care system with more than 3,800 employees committed to caring for the community through a wide range of high-quality health and wellness services. Patients and their families receive expert, compassionate care through the system’s 305-bed Stamford Hospital; Stamford Health Medical Group, with more than 40 offices in lower Fairfield County offering primary and specialty care; a growing number of ambulatory locations across the region; and support through the Stamford Hospital Foundation.

Stamford Health is known for its expert, person-centered care through its many recognitions and partnerships. U.S. News & World Report has recognized Stamford Hospital as a High-Performing Hospital. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rated Stamford Hospital as a five-star hospital for Overall Quality and The Leapfrog Group awarded Stamford Hospital an “A” for patient safety. The American Nurses Credentialing Center has granted Stamford Hospital Magnet Status, which recognizes superior patient care with the highest level of safety, quality, and patient satisfaction. Stamford Health is Planetree Gold-Certified for Excellence in Person-Centered Care and is a Certified™ Great Place to Work.

Stamford Health is a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and has recently expanded its relationship with Columbia to offer treatment and expertise from Columbia University Irving Medical Center’s nationally recognized heart surgeons. Stamford Health and Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have created a premier center for specialty orthopedic care right in Stamford, Connecticut. Additionally, in 2020 Stamford Health’s Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center entered into an expanded collaboration with Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center.

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