Dothan, Ala. (WDNews) — Flowers Hospital has been awarded an “A” Hospital Safety Grade by The Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting patient safety. The grade reflects the hospital’s efforts to prevent medical errors, injuries, infections, and other safety issues.
“We are proud to be recognized with this award as it serves as a testament of the commitment of our staff and physicians to providing safe, quality care to our patients,” said Jeff Brannon, CEO of Flowers Hospital.
The Leapfrog Group president and CEO Leah Binder applauded the hospital’s dedication to safety, stating, “It reflects enormous dedication to your patients and their families, and your whole community should be proud.”
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only national rating system focused exclusively on preventable safety incidents in hospitals. Evaluations are based on more than 30 performance measures, with grades updated twice a year.
Flowers Hospital, a 235-bed facility, has been serving the Wiregrass region for over 70 years. It provides advanced healthcare services to patients across south Alabama, southwest Georgia, and northwest Florida.
For more details about the hospital’s safety performance or tips on staying safe in healthcare settings, visit www.hospitalsafetygrade.org.
