Willamette Valley Medical Center Earns Another ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group

Willamette Valley Medical Center (WVMC) earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them.  

“Championing patient care is a core value at Willamette Valley Medical Center, and we’re dedicated to continuously enhancing our services. Achieving back-to-back Leapfrog A designations highlights our nurses, providers, and all team members’ collaborative commitment to excellence in care.,” said Kristi Amerson, Senior Director of Quality and Risk Management at WVMC.

“I applaud the hospital leadership and workforce for their strong commitment to safety and transparency,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “An ‘A’ Safety Grade is a sign that hospitals are continuously evaluating their performance, so that they can best protect patients. Your hospital team should be extremely proud of their dedication and achievement.”

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade stands as the only hospital ratings program focused solely on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries that kill more than 500 patients a day in the United States. This program is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring. 

To explore Willamette Valley Medical Center’s full grade details and to find valuable tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org.