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SUMMARY:Leapfrog Group releases new hospital safety scores
DESCRIPTION:On Oct. 29\, the Leapfrog Group will release new safety scores for 2\,500 general hospitals. \nLeapfrog assigns A\, B\, C\, D and F grades to hospitals based on their ability to prevent errors\, injuries and infections. The data show performance on actual outcomes has lagged but hospitals have made improvements in processes and safe practices\, such as instituting hand-hygiene policies and physician staffing in intensive care units. \nThe safety scores are embargoed for release until Wednesday\, Oct. 29\, at 12:01 am. To get an early copy of the embargoed scores and an explanation of the scores and to schedule an interview\, send an email toLeapfrogMedia@sternassociates.com. \nFor more information\, call Erica Mobley at The Leapfrog Group at 202-292-6713 or emobley@leapfroggroup.org or Lauren Bercarich at 908-276-4344\, x202 or LeapfrogMedia@sternassociates.com.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/leapfrog-group-releases-new-hospital-safety-scores/
LOCATION:Florida
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