Leapfrog Group recognizes HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital with "A" safety grade

Brooksville, FL —  HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital 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 using evidence-based measures of patient safety focused exclusively on errors, accidents, injuries and infections.

Chief Executive Officer Ken Wicker said, “The Leapfrog designation represents the very best of Oak Hill Hospital, and I am incredibly proud of the dedication and purpose each team member brings to their work every day.”

Chief Medical Officer David P. Slovut, MD, PhD, MHA agreed. “Oak Hill Hospital is dedicated to delivering the highest level of safety,” he said. “Achieving Leapfrog’s top safety recognition from a respected third party underscores our hospital’s unwavering focus on safe practices and patient protection every day.”

“An ‘A’ Grade is a strong sign that HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital is deeply committed to protecting patients from harm,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “We commend the leadership, Board, clinicians, staff and volunteers for the role each played in earning this distinction.”

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 HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital’s full grade details and to find valuable tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org. Connect with The Leapfrog Group on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram and stay informed through The Leapfrog Group newsletter.