CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA -- Broward Health Coral Springs received an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in recognition of its achievements in protecting hospital patients from preventable harm and errors.
“Ensuring patient safety is at the heart of everything we do,” said Jared Smith, CEO of Broward Health Coral Springs. “This rating is a testament to the commitment and dedication of our 1,100 employees and 600 physicians who work tirelessly to ensure high-quality patient care. These measures include the essential elements of patient safety. We’re proud of this rating which recognizes our commitment to patient care and safety.”
The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization with a 10-year history of assigning letter grades to general hospitals throughout the United States, based on a hospital’s ability to prevent medical errors and harm to patients. The grading system is peer-reviewed, fully transparent, and free to the public. Hospital Safety Grade results are based on more than 30 national performance measures and are updated each fall and spring.
“I applaud the hospital leadership and workforce for their strong commitment to safety and transparency,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “An ‘A’ Safety Grade is a sign that hospitals are continuously evaluating their performance, so that they can best protect patients. Your hospital team should be extremely proud of their dedication and achievement.”
To see Broward Health Coral Springs’ full grade details and to access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org.
Broward Health is a nationally recognized health system in South Florida. As one of the 10 largest public healthcare systems in the U.S., Broward Health boasts two trauma centers and virtually every health specialty, offering compassionate, personalized care across its four hospitals and more than 50 health centers and physician practices. As a leader in advanced healthcare for more than 85 years, Broward Health has a robust graduate education program and international services. For more information, visit BrowardHealth.org.