Another “A” Grade in Safety for Palmdale Regional
At Southwest Healthcare Palmdale Regional Medical Center, our commitment to patient safety is at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we are proud to have earned a third consecutive “A” grade from the Leapfrog Group’s Hospital Safety Grade for Fall 2024.
This national distinction recognizes our dedication to protecting patients from preventable harm and delivering the highest possible standard of care.
What is the Leapfrog Group?
The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization committed to healthcare quality and safety. The nonprofit group evaluates hospitals nationwide and focuses on facilities’ ability to keep patients safe from errors, injuries, accidents and infections.
For its Hospital Safety Grade, the Leapfrog Group uses 30 evidence-based measures of hospital safety and assigns letter grades — A, B, C, D or F — twice a year. The goal is to give patients a clear and unbiased way to assess hospital performance.
An “A” grade is the highest possible rating, reflecting excellence in key safety measures including:
- Preventing medical errors and complications
- Reducing hospital-acquired infections
- Ensuring strong safety protocols and procedures
- Delivering expert, patient-centered care
How does the “A” grade affect you?
Earning an “A” grade from the Leapfrog Group is not just about recognition. It is about helping to ensure that every patient who walks through our doors at Palmdale Regional receives the safest, highest-quality care possible.
Here’s what our top grade means for you and your loved ones:
- Confidence in Your Care – When you choose Palmdale Regional, you can rest assured that your safety is our top priority. Our “A” grade reflects our ongoing efforts to create the safest possible healing environment for every patient.
- Commitment to National Standards – Achieving an “A” from Leapfrog requires a continued focus on patient safety, teamwork and continuous improvement. Physicians, nurses and staff at Palmdale Regional work tirelessly to meet and exceed these high standards.
- Peace of Mind – Whether you visit us for a routine procedure or a complex treatment, you deserve the reassurance that your hospital meets the highest possible benchmarks for safety and quality.
Our commitment never stops
At Palmdale Regional, our third consecutive “A” grade is a milestone, but it is not the finish line. We will continue to advance patient safety through improvement, training and a culture of safety, because you deserve nothing less.
We are honored to serve our community and we thank the dedicated healthcare professionals at our hospital for making this achievement possible. Your safety is our priority.