LEOMINSTER — HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital announced in May that the hospital received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety.
According to a press release from UMass Memorial Health, the “A” grade reflected three years of sustained work at the hospital to strengthen quality and safety by building and empowering clinical teams to lead improvements based on what they hear directly from patients. This work was embedded in daily operations, with structured, frequent reviews of safety concerns, quality metrics, and outcomes at every level.
HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital comprises campuses in Leominster, Fitchburg and Clinton.
“We are balancing quality, safety, and experience while we’re building an army of patient-focused, person-centered caregivers who seek out opportunity to improve at every turn,” said Dr. Cavagnaro.
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade panel uses multiple evidence-based measures of patient safety. Leapfrog then calculates a specific numerical score for all eligible hospitals in the country, which is then converted into one of five letter grades, with “A” representing the best grade. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring.
-UMass Memorial Health
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