DOWNEY -- Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center once again received an “A” grade for their dedication to patient safety by The Leapfrog Group in its fall 2017 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade.

“Patient safety is so important to us and we’re constantly working to ensure our patients are safe while under our care, so we’re extremely proud that our hard work has led to us earning recognition in Leapfrog’s Hospital Safety Grade,” said Jim Branchick, senior vice president and area manager, Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center.

“Members gain more confidence in Kaiser Permanente's patient-centered, physician-led system knowing that they’re receiving care at one of the nation's safest hospitals.”

“Physicians and staff here at our medical center utilize advanced technology, along with carrying out the highest safety standards, all while delivering exceptional care that Kaiser Permanente is known for,” added Binesh Batra, MD, area medical director, Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center.

“Receiving high marks from the Leapfrog Group is a testament to Kaiser Permanente’s commitment to quality health care and patient safety.”

Along with Kaiser Permanente Downey, nine other Kaiser Permanente Southern California hospitals received Leapfrog’s “A” rating, including medical centers in Anaheim, Baldwin Park, Fontana, Irvine, Moreno Valley, Ontario, Panorama City, West Los Angeles and Woodland Hills. 

Developed under the guidance of Leapfrog’s Blue Ribbon Expert Panel, the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade uses 30 national performance measures to produce a single letter grade representing a hospital’s overall performance in keeping patients safe from preventable harm and medical errors.

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade methodology has been peer reviewed and published in the Journal of Patient Safety.