Ochsner St. Mary gets an A for safety

Ochsner St. Mary has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety.
Leapfrog assigns grades to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them.
“This is a truly an honor for our entire staff because everyone has an impact on safety,” said Ochsner St. Mary Administrator Jennifer Wise. “Patients are our highest priority, and this recognition shows our commitment to them.”
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade stands out as the only hospital ratings program focused solely on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring.
To see full grade details and access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org and follow The Leapfrog Group on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram and via The Leapfrog Group newsletter.
To learn more about Ochsner St. Mary and the healthcare services it provides to the community, visit ochsner.org/locations/ochsner-st-mary.