Mat-Su Regional Medical Center earns an ‘A’ hospital safety grade from the Leapfrog Group

Mat-Su Regional Medical Center 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.

“We are so honored and proud to receive this recognition once again”, said Melissa Davis, Chief Quality Officer, Mat-Su Regional Medical Center. “Thank you to every member of our care team for the skill, compassion, and excellence you bring to your work every day. We remain committed to holding ourselves to the highest standards and focused on continuous improvement for our patients and the community we serve”.

“Earning an ‘A’ Grade means Mat-Su Regional Medical Center made a true commitment to put patient safety first,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “We congratulate the leadership, Board, clinicians, staff and volunteers that all had a role to play in this achievement.”

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade stands as the only hospital ratings program focused solely on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries that kill more than 500 patients a day in the United States. This program is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring.

To explore Mat-Su Regional’s full grade details and to find valuable tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org. Connect with The Leapfrog Group on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram and stay informed through The Leapfrog Group newsletter.

Mat-Su Regional Medical Center is a full-service, accredited hospital serving Alaska's Mat-Su Valley. As the state's only Level III Trauma Center and an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI, MSRMC delivers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services to meet the region's growing healthcare needs. Core offerings include emergency care, diagnostic imaging, robotic-assisted and joint replacement surgery, cardiac catheterization, advanced wound care, inpatient behavioral health, and two off-site urgent care centers. Learn more at www.matsuregional.com.