FRH earns top safety marks

Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by large purchasers of health benefits, awarded Feather River Hospital an “A” Hospital Safety Score.

The score—on a scale of A, B, C, D and F—was determined using 26 measures of publicly available hospital safety data representing a hospital’s ability to limit infections, injuries and medical and medication errors, according to a Feather River Hospital press release.

“At Feather River Hospital, our focus is ensuring an excellent patient experience and improving outcomes,” said Kevin Erich, Feather River Hospital president and CEO. “Keeping our patients safe is a key element in ensuring excellence and providing the highest quality care for our community.”

Go to www.hospitalsafetyscore.org to see scores for other hospitals nationwide.