Flowers Hospital Earns Fifth Consecutive ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
5/2/2025
Dothan, Ala. (May 2, 2025)– Flowers 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 based on over 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries and infections as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them.
We are incredibly proud to be recognized as a 'Straight A' hospital by The Leapfrog Group for earning an 'A' hospital safety grade for five consecutive grading periods," said Steve Gordon, Flowers Hospital chief executive officer. "Our medical staff and employees hold themselves to high standards of providing safe, high-quality care. This recognition is a direct reflection of their personal commitment to keeping patient safety at the forefront of their work each day. We hope our consistent performance in The Leapfrog Group's Hospital Safety Grades gives our patients confidence, knowing that their safety remains our top priority every time they walk through our doors."
“Achieving an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade reflects enormous dedication to patient safety,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “I extend my congratulations to Flowers Hospital, its leadership, clinicians, staff and volunteers for creating a culture where patients come first.”
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 Flowers Hospital’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.
About The Leapfrog Group
Founded in 2000 by large employers and other purchasers, The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit organization driving a movement for giant leaps for patient safety. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, Leapfrog's other main initiative, assigns letter grades to hospitals based on their record of patient safety, helping consumers protect themselves and their families from errors, injuries, accidents and infections.
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