The Bellevue Hospital has received an "A" Safety Grade rating from The Leapfrog Group, for its commitment to reducing errors, infections, and accidents that can harm Patients. Nationally, TBH is one of 823 hospitals to receive an "A" rating.
"I am pleased with the collective efforts of the Family of The Bellevue Hospital - our employees, medical staff and volunteers - in providing a safe patient experience and being recognized nationally for their efforts," said Michael K. Winthrop, President and CEO of The Bellevue Hospital. "Our team works hard every day, often under difficult and stressful circumstances, to assure our patients are treated in the most competent, safe and caring manner. Patient safety has always been a top priority at our hospital, and I am proud our hospital family is being recognized for their efforts," Winthrop added.
"Hospitals earning top marks nationally in the Leapfrop Hospital Safety Grade have achieved the highest safety standards in the country," said Leah Binder, President and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. "That takes commitment from every member of the hospital staff, who all deserve thanks and congratulations when their hospital achieves an "A" Safety Grade," continued Binder.
The Leapfrop Group is a nonprofit organization committed to driving quality, safety and transparency in the US health care systems, and assigns letter grades to hospitals nationwide. To see The Bellevue Hospital's full grade, and access patient tips for staying safe in a hospital, visit www.hospitalsafetygrade.org.