Northwest Health - La Porte Earns an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group

La Porte, IN – For the third consecutive grading period, Northwest Health – La Porte has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national organization and advocate for patient safety.  An “A” grade is the highest quality and safety measure available.  
  
The hospital attributes this ongoing success to its dedicated medical staff and other clinicians. Its physicians and department leaders routinely study safety and quality metrics with an eye towards continuous improvement.

“Recognition from nationally recognized review organizations, like the Leapfrog Group, provide affirmation that our hospitals are providing excellent care for our patients,” said Mark Casanova. Chief Executive Officer at Northwest Health – La Porte. “Our teams’ conscientious care, attention to patients’ needs and their focus on following best-practice safety guidelines contributed to this recognition.”
 
Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 national performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.

“Achieving an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade reflects enormous dedication to patient safety,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “I extend my congratulations to Northwest Health – La Porte, its leadership, clinicians, staff and volunteers for creating a culture where patients come first.”
 
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring. 
 
To see the hospital’s full grade details and to access patient tips for staying safe in any hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org. 

About Northwest Health
Northwest Health is a regional healthcare system committed to providing communities in Northwest Indiana with high-quality, accessible health care — from highly specialized care and surgical services to more routine primary care. The system of more than 60 access points includes three hospitals, five emergency departments, urgent care centers, outpatient surgery centers, an ambulance service, and physician offices. A compassionate team of caregivers work hard to fulfill its mission to help people get well and live healthier. For more information, visit NWHealthIN.com.