Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Again recognized for outstanding patient safety record

Downers Grove, Ill - The Leapfrog Group today announced that Advocate Lutheran General Hospital earned an A grade for excellence in patient safety. Lutheran General has achieved straight "A's" since the national patient safety watchdog began its analysis of safety measures in 2012, one of 72 hospitals out of over 2,600 across the country to attain this honor.

"To be recognized among the best hospitals in the nation for patient safety is an honor," says Rick Floyd, president of Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. "Our record of straight "A's" reflects and applauds the great work of our dedicated physicians and caregivers who come to work each day committed to keeping our patients safe."

Leapfrog analysts use publicly available data to look at 30 different safety measures and assign grades based on how well hospitals are doing to protect patients from harm. Measurements include the hospital's ability to prevent errors, accidents, injuries and infections.

"We're so proud to be recognized for this meaningful achievement. Patient safety is our top organizational priority and ingrained in our culture at every level," said Lee Sacks, M.D., executive vice president and chief medical officer, Advocate Health Care. "Our physicians, nurses and associates take this responsibility extremely seriously and remain committed to ensuring the very best possible outcomes for patients, who deserve nothing less."

More than 2,600 hospitals across the nation are graded, including 113 Illinois hospitals.