Stamford Hospital Receives Top Hospital Safety Score

STAMFORD, CT - From Stamford Hospital: Stamford Hospital received an “A” in the most recent Hospital Safety Score released on October 31 by The Leapfrog Group. With grades ranging from A to F, Stamford Hospital is among 32 percent of hospitals in the U.S., and one of only seven hospitals in Connecticut, to receive the top grade. The Leapfrog Group uses a subset of the many publicly reported quality measures, and stresses measures related to patient safety, including adoption of safe practices, processes to prevent hospital complications and methods to prevent hospital-acquired infections.

“I am proud of the efforts made by every individual, every day, and at every level across the organization, to maintain a safe care environment with a keen focus on evidence-based care practices,” said Rohit Bhalla, MD, MPH, Vice President and Chief Quality Officer, Stamford Health. “We are pleased to receive the Leapfrog rating, one of several external recognitions that validate our hospital’s dedication to drive the best outcomes for our patients.”

Stamford Health continues to strive for excellence in areas covered by the Leapfrog report. These include information technology with safety checking features, consistent use of safe practices, protocols and checklists to standardize care, and practice bundles to minimize the risk of infection.

About Stamford Health

Stamford Health is a not-for-profit healthcare system in lower Fairfield County. The system provides inpatient, outpatient and ambulatory services through Stamford Hospital, a 305-bed acute care tertiary hospital; Stamford Health Medical Group, a partnership of primary and specialty care physicians; Stamford Hospital Foundation; and a diverse and growing number of retail and ambulatory locations across the region. Stamford Health is a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Stamford Health’s Carl and Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center is a member of the Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Care Collaborative. Stamford Hospital received Magnet® Designation for nursing excellence in 2016, and the Planetree Distinction Award for Leadership and Innovation in Patient-Centered Care in 2014. For more information, visit StamfordHealth.org. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

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