UCI Medical Center has been named a Top Hospital of 2023 by The Leapfrog Group. The honor is widely acknowledged as one of the most competitive awards American hospitals can receive, an elite distinction that recognizes UCI Health for meeting rigorous national safety and quality standards. Only 132 hospitals nationally received this recognition, which showcases the UCI Health commitment to providing the safest, highest quality healthcare to patients.
“It is an honor to be listed as one of America’s top hospitals,” said UCI Health CEO and President Chad T. Lefteris. “Being selected from hundreds of hospitals nationwide is not just a recognition of our dedication to excellence, but also a testament to the hard work and professionalism of our entire team. This prestigious distinction from The Leapfrog Group aligns perfectly with our mission — Discover, Teach, Heal — and our commitment to improve the health of our community.”
Multiple areas of performance considered
The selection from among more than 2,100 hospitals reviewed is based on the results of The Leapfrog Group’s annual hospital survey, which measures hospitals’ performance on patient safety and quality, focusing on three critical areas of hospital care: how patients fare, resource use and management structures established to prevent errors. Performance across many areas of hospital care is considered in establishing the qualifications for the award, including survival rates for high-risk procedures and a hospital’s ability to prevent medication errors.
“Protecting patients from preventable harm is the cornerstone of The Leapfrog Group’s mission,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “UCI Health has demonstrated that patient safety is their top priority, and we’re truly pleased to recognize them as a Top Hospital this year. Congratulations to hospital staff at all levels who made this national recognition possible.”
Top Hospitals also must have earned an “A” from Leapfrog’s Hospital Grade Report, which grades hospitals twice a year based on expert analysis of infections, injuries and medical errors. In November, UCI Health received an “A” grade in the fall 2023 Hospital Safety Grade Report. The medical center has received the top Hospital Safety Grade 18 times since 2014.
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