Kaiser Permanente Fremont Named "Top Teaching Hospital" by the Leapfrog Group

Kaiser Permanente Fremont Medical Center has earned a distinction as a Top Teaching Hospital by the Leapfrog Group, a national group that compares hospitals’ performance on U.S. standards of safety, quality and efficiency.

Leapfrog is acknowledged as one of the most prestigious distinctions a hospital can receive in the U.S. The recognition showcases the hospital’s commitment to patient safety and quality.

"Our hospitals are among the very best in the nation because our care teams are committed to doing what’s best for the member, keeping them safe and providing the highest quality care," said Suhani Mody, MD, Physician-In-Chief of the Fremont Medical Center. "We ensure our medical students and resident physicians are well-integrated into our safety and quality programs. The health and well-being of our members is a shared responsibility between our highly skilled physicians, nurses and care teams, working together collaboratively as one team."

The annual "Top Hospital" list is a prestigious group of U.S. teaching and general medical centers. Fremont Medical center is one of five Kaiser Permanente Northern California hospitals named a "Top Teaching Hospital," a new category in Leapfrog this year. The other Northern California Top Teaching hospitals were Roseville, San Francisco, Vacaville and Vallejo.

Teaching hospitals are those with a documented affiliation agreement with a medical school or participate in a number of approved, active residency or fellowship programs such as obstetrics/gynecology or pediatrics.

To view the complete list of Leapfrog’s 2016 "Top Teaching Hospitals," visit the group’s website at www.leapfroggroup.org.