New Grade for Fall 2024 is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety
(North Las Vegas, NV, November 25, 2024) – North Vista Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare 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.
“North Vista Hospital is very fortunate to have such highly skilled and trained individuals throughout our facility. I commend the entire team for a job well done to achieve our Leapfrog ‘A’ rating,” said Vince Variale, Chief Executive Officer of North Vista Hospital. “I am thankful to each employee and commend the Performance Improvement and Infection Prevention Teams in assisting us, once again, to obtain this prestigious award.”
Over the last year, 85 percent of Prime Healthcare hospitals earned “A” ratings from The Leapfrog Group.
“Achieving an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade is a significant accomplishment for North Vista Hospital” 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 North Vista Hospital, its leadership, clinicians, staff and volunteers for their tireless efforts to put patients first.”
To reinforce a culture of safety at North Vista, associates are provided with continuing education to keep abreast of changes to current practices. Additionally, staff members of North Vista Hospital obtain additional credentials to ensure the facility maintains best practices and current standards.
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 s full grade details and to find valuable tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org.
About North Vista Hospital
North Vista Hospital is a 201-bed, state-of-the-art hospital located in North Las Vegas, Nevada serving the greater Las Vegas Valley since 1959. The hospital is a member of Prime Healthcare and is located at 1409 E. Lake Mead Boulevard. North Vista offers comprehensive healthcare services, including emergency care, heart care, advanced surgical procedures, diagnostic imaging and help for a broad range of medical conditions. Equipped with the most advanced medical technology and staffed by a team of highly skilled healthcare professionals, North Vista is committed to providing high-quality care in a friendly hospital environment. For more information, please visit www.northvistahospital.com or call (702) 649-7711.
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