Fisher-Titus receives top grade for hospital safety

Fisher-Titus Medical Center in Norwalk recently was recognized for hospital safety, earning an “A” for the Spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade.

“I am proud of the entire Fisher-Titus team for their hard work in earning this achievement,” said Dr. Brent Burkey, president and CEO of Fisher-Titus in a news release. “The quality of care we provide and the safety of our patients always comes first.

“Event through the (novel coronavirus) pandemic, I am proud to say our employees have remained dedicated to providing exceptional care for the community when and where they need it. This recognition is a testament to their hard work and dedication.”

Twice yearly, in the spring and fall, The Leapfrog Group releases national hospital safety grades, according to the release.

Leapfrog grades are a snapshot of past patient safety outcome measures and current safety process performance.

The grade includes both objective standards based on 28 nationally reported measures relating to patient safety and quality of care, and a second section in which hospitals can voluntarily report ongoing efforts to ensure and improve patient safety and quality, the release said.

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is administered by The Leapfrog Group, a national leader and advocate in hospital transparency.

The Leapfrog Group is an independent, national not-for-profit organization founded more than a decade ago by the nation’s leading employers and private health care experts whose mission is the safety, quality and affordability of health care in the U.S. by promoting transparency through data collection and public reporting initiatives.

“Transparency in health care is important,” Burkey

said. “It can be a useful guide for a patient and their families to make informed choices when selecting health care services. We encourage our community to compare quality scores and measurements when seeking where to receive their health care.”