Mayo hospitals again receive ‘A’ grades for patient safety

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Seven Mayo Clinic hospitals scored high marks for safety — earning an “A” for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, an independent, national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits.

“Congratulations to the seven Mayo Clinic hospitals that received ‘A’ grades for patient safety,” says Henry Ting, M.D., Mayo Clinic’s chief value officer. “These scores reflect Mayo Clinic’s enduring commitment to patient care and the steadfast dedication of each and every Mayo Clinic staff member.”

Mayo Clinic hospitals that received an “A” grade are:

Arizona

• Mayo Clinic Hospital

Florida

• Mayo Clinic Hospital

Mayo Clinic Health System

• Albert Lea and Austin, Minnesota
• Eau Claire, Wisconsin
• La Crosse, Wisconsin
• Red Wing, Minnesota

Rochester

• Mayo Clinic Hospital — Rochester

The Hospital Safety Score is updated and published twice per year. This score is based on 17 measures of publicly available hospital safety data, combined with 11 additional self-reported survey answers, to produce a single patient safety score. A panel of safety experts developed these measures.

The Leapfrog Group is one of many groups that recognize Mayo Clinic as a top choice for patients.

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