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Encino, CA (November 10, 2021)\u00a0<\/b>\u2013 Encino Hospital Medical Center, a member of\u00a0Prime Healthcare<\/a>\u00a0Foundation, received an \u201cA\u201d\u00a0grade in the Fall 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade<\/a>, a national distinction recognizing Encino Hospital Medical\u2019s achievements in protecting patients from errors, injuries, accidents and infections.<\/p>\nThis is the very first that Encino Hospital Medical Center has been awarded an \u201cA\u201d grade by The Leapfrog Group, a\u00a0true testament to their dedication to safe high-quality, and excellent patient care and best practices in place for exceptional outcomes.<\/p>\n
\u201cAn \u2018A\u2019 Safety Grade is a tremendous achievement, of which this community should be extremely proud,\u201d said Leah Binder, president, and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. \u201cI thank the leadership and workforce of Encino Hospital Medical Center for its commitment to prioritizing patients and their safety, especially during these trying times.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization, assigns an \u201cA,\u201d \u201cB,\u201d \u201cC,\u201d \u201cD,\u201d or \u201cF\u201d 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.<\/p>\n
We are proud to receive our first \u201cA\u201d from The Leapfrog Group, it takes consistent and unwavering dedication for Encino Hospital Medical Center to achieve this award. We are pleased to share this recognition with our patients and community, as it demonstrates the commitment and performance of our team. This recognition belongs to our exceptional nurses, physicians, and care teams who constantly strive to improve our care and protect patients from preventable harm,\u201d said EM V. Garcia, Administrator and Chief Nursing Officer of Encino Hospital Medical Center. \u201cNothing is more important than the safety of our patients, and we go to great lengths to ensure they are protected at every stage of their healthcare journey. This only validates our hospital\u2019s mission and the outstanding teamwork exhibited to deliver each day on our commitment to quality, outcomes, patient safety, and clinical excellence.<\/p>\n
Encino Hospital Medical Center has highly rated programs and services that meet community needs including emergency services, senior behavioral health, acute rehabilitation, and more.<\/p>\n
The hospital\u2019s 24-hour Emergency Services is focused on providing exceptional care promptly, equipped with state-of-the-art medical technology with dedicated world-class physicians, highly trained nurses, skilled technicians, and support staff members.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are committed to quickly and safely identifying, evaluating, and caring for patients with any level of emergency, illness, or injury,\u201d Garcia said. \u201cIn addition, our holistic treatment for mind and body approach features experienced and compassionate healthcare professionals in Senior Behavioral Health Services who are devoted to providing exceptional care and emotional support to patients and families in need.\u201d The program is designed to improve day-to-day functioning, leading to improved health and a higher quality of life that primarily focuses on patient safety and excellent care.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe also specialize in some of the latest inpatient and outpatient surgical techniques,\u201d Garcia said. \u201cOur multidisciplinary team of specialists in our surgical services provides the highest quality of care with the best possible outcomes with compassion for our patients and their families in a comfortable setting.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Acute Rehabilitation Unit is also an important component of the hospital\u2019s patient safety strategy. \u201cWe achieve better outcomes and shorter lengths of stay,\u201d Garcia continued. \u201cThe unit\u2019s multidisciplinary team treats patients who have sustained functional loss with high quality and compassionate care.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital rating 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.<\/p>\n
To see Encino Hospital Medical Center\u2019s full grade details and to access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit\u00a0HospitalSafetyGrade.org<\/a>\u00a0and follow The Leapfrog Group on\u00a0Twitter<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n About Sherman Oaks Hospital<\/b><\/p>\n Sherman Oaks Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is a 153-bed, not-for-profit, acute-care community hospital located in Sherman Oaks, California. Staffed with over 500 employees and an extraordinary team of physicians, the hospital is recognized for advanced technology and compassionate care and provides 24\/7 emergency care in addition to a full range of specialized medical, surgical, and diagnostic services to improve and save lives. Sherman Oaks Hospital is nationally recognized as a \u201c100 Top Hospital\u201d by IBM Watson Health. 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Prime Healthcare was founded by\u00a0Dr. Prem Reddy<\/a>, a physician with a mission to save hospitals, improve community healthcare and provide the very best care to patients.<\/p>\n Our philosophy is that all healthcare is local. Each of our hospitals serves the unique needs of their communities while providing exceptional care with the strength and support of Prime Healthcare. Through a physician-directed and patient-centered model, passionate dedication to quality, evidence-based best practices, operational efficiency, technology, and capital investment, our hospitals are recognized among the best in the nation. Prime Healthcare was\u00a0recognized by Truven Health Analytics as a Top 10 and 15 Health System<\/a>\u00a0in the nation three times.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Founded in 2000 by large employers and other purchasers,\u00a0The Leapfrog Group<\/a>\u00a0is a national nonprofit organization driving a movement for giant leaps forward in the quality and safety of American health care. The flagship\u00a0Leapfrog Hospital Survey<\/a>\u00a0and new\u00a0Leapfrog Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Survey<\/a>\u00a0collect and\u00a0transparently report<\/a>\u00a0hospital and ASC performance, empowering purchasers to find the highest-value care and giving consumers the lifesaving information they need to make informed decisions. The\u00a0Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade<\/a>, 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.<\/p>\n