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BRANDON, Fla. (Nov. 10, 2021) - For the sixth consecutive time, Brandon Regional Hospital has received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. This national distinction recognizes Brandon Regional Hospital’s achievements in protecting patients from harm and error in the hospital. “As we continue to work through the ongoing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the team at Brandon Regional Hospital has consistently ensured the safety of its patients and community,” said Bland Eng, CEO, Brandon Regional Hospital. “I am extremely proud of their hard work and dedication as we are recognized for the sixth consecutive time with an “A” Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group.” The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization, assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over thirty national performance measures reflecting errors, injuries, accidents and infections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program based exclusively on hospital prevention of medical errors and harms 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. “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 Brandon Regional Hospital for its commitment to prioritizing patients and their safety, especially during these trying times.” To see Brandon Regional Hospital’s full grade details and to access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org and follow The Leapfrog Group on Twitter and Facebook. 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. About Brandon Regional Hospital Accredited by The Joint Commission, Brandon Regional Hospital is a 436-bed acute care facility that is nationally ranked as a Top 100 Hospital by IBM Watson, a Top Teaching Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, a U.S. News & World Report High Performing Hospital in COPD and Heart Failure, and a Leapfrog Group ‘A’ for patient safety. The hospital offers a number of specialty services including the Heart & Vascular Center, Pediatric Center with a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Advanced Wound & Plastic Surgery Center, Comprehensive Metabolic & Bariatric Center of Excellence, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and The Women’s Center, which includes the Baby Suites and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Additional services include an orthopedic program, comprehensive hand program, and lymphedema surgery. The hospital’s ER is one of the busiest in the state, with adult and children’s centers on its main campus and five additional emergency locations in Lakeland, Plant City, Riverview, Wesley Chapel and Temple Terrace. The hospital is located at 119 Oakfield Drive in Brandon, FL. For more information, visit BrandonHospital.com. ### For questions regarding this press release, please contact Brandi L. Ponsler at 813-916-0634 or Brandi.Ponsler@hcahealthcare.com.
BRANDON, Fla. (Nov. 10, 2021) - For the sixth consecutive time, Brandon Regional Hospital has received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. This national distinction recognizes Brandon Regional Hospital’s achievements in protecting patients from harm and error in the hospital.
“As we continue to work through the ongoing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the team at Brandon Regional Hospital has consistently ensured the safety of its patients and community,” said Bland Eng, CEO, Brandon Regional Hospital. “I am extremely proud of their hard work and dedication as we are recognized for the sixth consecutive time with an “A” Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group.”
The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization, assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over thirty national performance measures reflecting errors, injuries, accidents and infections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program based exclusively on hospital prevention of medical errors and harms 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.
“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 Brandon Regional Hospital for its commitment to prioritizing patients and their safety, especially during these trying times.”
To see Brandon Regional Hospital’s full grade details and to access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org and follow The Leapfrog Group on Twitter and Facebook.
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.
About Brandon Regional Hospital Accredited by The Joint Commission, Brandon Regional Hospital is a 436-bed acute care facility that is nationally ranked as a Top 100 Hospital by IBM Watson, a Top Teaching Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, a U.S. News & World Report High Performing Hospital in COPD and Heart Failure, and a Leapfrog Group ‘A’ for patient safety. The hospital offers a number of specialty services including the Heart & Vascular Center, Pediatric Center with a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Advanced Wound & Plastic Surgery Center, Comprehensive Metabolic & Bariatric Center of Excellence, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and The Women’s Center, which includes the Baby Suites and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Additional services include an orthopedic program, comprehensive hand program, and lymphedema surgery. The hospital’s ER is one of the busiest in the state, with adult and children’s centers on its main campus and five additional emergency locations in Lakeland, Plant City, Riverview, Wesley Chapel and Temple Terrace. The hospital is located at 119 Oakfield Drive in Brandon, FL. For more information, visit BrandonHospital.com.
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For questions regarding this press release, please contact Brandi L. Ponsler at 813-916-0634 or Brandi.Ponsler@hcahealthcare.com.