Dupont, Lutheran Kosciusko Hospitals Each Earn An ‘A’ Grade From The Leapfrog Group

FORT WAYNE – Dupont Hospital and Lutheran Kosciusko 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, the release states.
“Earning an ‘A’ rating is a clear reflection of the clinical excellence and rigorous safety protocols that define our culture at Dupont Hospital,” said Brent Parsons, chief executive officer of Dupont Hospital. “This recognition from Leapfrog reinforces our promise to the community that every patient receives care rooted in the high national standards.”
“This ‘A’ rating validates our team’s focus on delivering an exceptional experience for our neighbors. Our commitment to quality-driven, patient-centered care remains our top priority. We see this recognition as a springboard for further innovation in safety, affirming that ‘quality care’ is the standard for every resident who walks through our doors,” said Chad Towner, chief executive officer of Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital.