When we experience an illness, an accident, or bring new life into the world, we want to believe that we are receiving the best care possible from knowledgeable, careful, and kind people.
However, it can be challenging to determine the safety and effectiveness of a hospital. Luckily, there is The Leapfrog Group, which promotes transparency with hospitals in the interest of patient advocacy.
How Hospital Safety Rankings Are Determined
Leapfrog uses letter grades, with “A” being truly excellent and “D” being quite dismal. It’s a scale we are all used to, so it makes “at a glance” quite easy.
Hospitals are graded in five major areas, each with specific and important subsections. The five categories are:…