LOS ROBLES HEALTH SYSTEM AWARDED ‘A’ HOSPITAL SAFETY GRADE FROM LEAPFROG GROUP FOR THE NINTH TIME IN

 
 

Thousand Oaks, CA, November 21, 2022- Los Robles Health System received an “A”
Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for the ninth time in a row. This national
distinction celebrates Los Robles Health System’s achievements in protecting hospital patients
from preventable harm and errors.
 
“Quality patient care is top-of mind for all staff at Los Robles Health System, and we are thrilled
that we continue to meet the top safety standards within healthcare,” stated Natalie Mussi,
Chief Executive Officer at Los Robles Health System. “As a healthcare partner to our patients and
community, I am proud of Los Robles’ dedication to providing quality patient care —it is truly a
testament to our team’s efforts,” stated Mussi.
 
The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization with a 10-year history of assigning letter grades to general hospitals throughout the United States, based on a hospital’s ability to prevent medical errors and harm to patients. The grading system is peer-reviewed, fully transparent, and free to the public. Hospital Safety Grade results are based on more than 30 national performance measures and are updated each fall and spring.
 
“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.”
 
To see Los Robles Health System’s full grade details and to access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org.
 
 
 

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About Los Robles Health System:
Comprised of three hospitals and six outpatient clinics, Los Robles Health System has 382 licensed acute care beds. Nationally recognized for patient safety by the Leapfrog Group 8 times in a row, Los Robles is also fully accredited by The Joint Commission. Los Robles is also a Level II Trauma Center, STEMI- designated Heart Attack Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center. In addition, the ER is rated as an Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics (EDAP) by Los Angeles County. The hospital is also a regional leader in clinical trials and research. With over 600 physicians on its medical staff, representing over 50 medical and dental specialties, Los Robles is proud to be the community’s most trusted resource for health and a regional destination for care.
About The Leapfrog Group
Founded in 2000 by large employers and other purchasers, The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit organization driving a movement for giant leaps for patient safety. The flagship Leapfrog Hospital Survey and new Leapfrog Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Survey collect and transparently
report hospital and ASC performance, empowering purchasers to find the highest-value care and giving consumers the lifesaving information they need to make informed decisions. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, 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.