HENDERSON, KY –  Deaconess Henderson Hospital was awarded their first-ever A rating in the Fall 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing hospitals’ achievements in protecting patients from harm and error in the hospital setting.  Deaconess Henderson Hospital joins Deaconess Midtown and Gateway Hospitals in receiving ‘A’ grades as well. 

The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization committed to health care quality and safety. The Safety Grade is a letter grade assigned to general hospitals across the country and updated every six months. The grade is based on more than 30 national performance measures reflecting medical errors, injuries, accidents and infections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.

“This ‘A’ is the much-anticipated recognition that the people of Deaconess Henderson Hospital provide excellent care to our community,” said Linda E. White, Chief Administrative Officer, Deaconess Henderson Hospital. “Our medical staff, as well as every employee, are incredibly dedicated to patients, who are often family, friends and neighbors. This award is a recognition of their skill, compassion and determination to provide the best care possible right here in Henderson.” 

“An ‘A’ Safety Grade is a tremendous achievement, of which this community should be extremely proud,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “I thank the leadership and workforce of Deaconess Henderson Hospital for their commitment to prioritizing patients and their safety, especially during these trying times.”

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program based exclusively on hospital prevention of medical errors and harm to patients. The grading system is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring.

Deaconess Henderson Hospital was awarded a ‘B’ grade in the Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 award cycles. To see full grade details, and access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit hospitalsafetygrade.org.

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About The Leapfrog Group
Founded in 2000 by large employers and other purchasers, The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit organization driving a movement for giant leaps forward in the quality and safety of American health care. The flagship Leapfrog Hospital Survey and new Leapfrog Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Survey collect and transparently report hospital and ASC performance, empowering purchasers to find the highest-value care and giving consumers the lifesaving information they need to make informed decisions. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, Leapfrog's other main initiative, assigns letter grades to hospitals based on their record of patient safety, helping consumers protect themselves and their families from errors, injuries, accidents, and infections.