May 1, 2024
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Los Angeles General Medical Center Receives Prestigious ‘A’ Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group, Nationally Recognized for Excellence
Los Angeles, CA, Los Angeles General Medical Center (LA General), a cornerstone of healthcare excellence deeply rooted in the vibrant community of Boyle Heights, proudly announces its achievement of the prestigious Leapfrog Safety Grade A. This accolade underscores LA General’s unwavering dedication to patient safety and exemplary healthcare standards, reaffirming its position as a trusted healthcare provider within the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services.
Dedicated to its mission of delivering world-class care to all members of the community, Los Angeles General Medical Center has long been committed to addressing the diverse healthcare needs of Los Angeles residents. From pioneering medical treatments to compassionate patient care, LA General remains resolute in its mission to enhance the health and well-being of all, particularly the most vulnerable populations in our communities.
The Leapfrog Group, a nationally recognized authority on healthcare quality and safety, meticulously evaluates hospitals nationwide. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade 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. LA General’s attainment of the Safety Grade A reflects its unwavering commitment to patient safety and its ongoing pursuit of excellence in healthcare delivery.
“We are immensely proud of achieving the Leapfrog Safety Grade A, which underscores our steadfast commitment to delivering exceptional care to the residents of Los Angeles,” stated Jorge Orozco, CEO of Los Angeles General Medical Center. “At LA General, we strive for excellence in every facet of our operations, and this recognition is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our entire team.”
Dr. Brad Spellberg, Chief Medical Officer, emphasized, “Los Angeles General Medical Center’s Leapfrog Safety Grade A reflects our unwavering dedication to maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality in patient care.”
“Our staff is incredibly proud of this achievement. It is the culmination of years of rigorous, multi-disciplinary process improvement, combined with ongoing staff training in the fundamentals of quality, safety, just culture, and team communication,” remarked Chase Coffey, Chief Quality Officer along with Allison S. Luu, Patient Safety Officer.
“Receiving the prestigious Leapfrog Safety Grade A highlights the remarkable interprofessional collaboration within Los Angeles General Medical Center,” stated Nancy Blake, Chief Nursing Officer of LA General. “This achievement underscores our commitment to improving health equity for our patients and the full team – nurses, physicians, and ancillary staff – collaborating to deliver exceptional care.”
Guided by our mission to provide world-class care to all members of our community, LA General continues to be a beacon of compassion and excellence in healthcare delivery. “Our tagline, ‘Exceptional Care, Healthy Communities,’ encapsulates our commitment to ensuring the health and well-being of every individual we serve,” remarked Edgar Solis, Chief Operations Officer at Los Angeles General.
About Los Angeles General Medical Center (LA General):
Los Angeles General Medical Center (LA General) is an over 600-bed, Level One Trauma Center and an academic teaching hospital run by the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS). Through affiliation with Keck School of Medicine of USC, LA General is one of the premier training sites for intern and resident physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education. LA General operates special units that serve patients across the Southern California region, including a Burn Center, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and Psychiatric and Pediatric Emergency Rooms. LA General offers outpatient services to victims of child abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, and elder abuse, and to children in foster care. The medical center campus is also home to a nonprofit organization, The Wellness Center, which provides a range of programs for community residents.