Lucky number 13: Baptist Beaches once again recognized for prioritizing patient safety

Baptist Medical Center Beaches is honored to be recognized yet again for its steadfast commitment to safety, quality and transparency. The hospital has earned its 13th straight “A” safety ranking from The Leapfrog Group, an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to helping consumers make informed choices in their health care.

The prestigious “A” rating places Baptist Beaches among the top 32% of hospitals nationwide. It is one of 113 hospitals in the country and only one of 15 in Florida to have received top marks consistently since spring 2019.

“Our patients’ safety and wellbeing are our top priorities,” said Jarret Dreicer, FACHE, MHA, MS, hospital president of Baptist Beaches. “This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our team for consistently delivering the highest standard of care to those who entrust us with their health.”

The Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group assigns letter grades based on hospitals’ performance measures and processes designed to protect patient safety and improve outcomes and experiences. The independent grading system helps patients make informed decisions to protect themselves and their families. This program is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public.

Letter grades of “A” through “F” are calculated using nearly 30 national performance measures from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, combined with additional information Baptist Health voluntarily submits for the overall score.

“Patient safety is a continuous journey, not a one-time goal, and it demands our collective commitment every day,” said Jeremy Goodman, MD, MBA, FACHE, vice president and system quality officer at Baptist Health. “Earning top marks yet again is a moment of great pride for our team whose compassion and dedication, both behind the scenes and at the bedside, creates a safe environment for our patients.”

Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades are released twice a year, in the spring and fall, with nearly 3,000 hospitals across the U.S. receiving a rating.

The score takes into consideration:

• Process measures (how a hospital gives patients a recommended treatment, including the responsiveness of hospital staff)
• Structural measures (the environment where patients receive care)
• Outcome measures (what happens to a patient while receiving care)

To learn more about Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, please visit hospitalsafetygrade.org.