Five hospitals received an “A” rating. RWJUH Hamilton records highest increase
West Orange, NJ, May 1, 2024 – RWJBarnabas' five medical facilities have earned a Hospital Safety Score rating of “A” from the Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit organization operated by employers and other large health insurance purchasers. A-rated hospitals include Community Medical Center (CMC) in Toms River, Monmouth Medical Center (MMC) in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus (MMCSC) in Lakewood, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Hamilton, and RWJUH Rahway. .
RWJUH Hamilton experienced the largest increase at RWJBarnabas Health, raising its score from a “C” to an “A” grade. This was his sixth consecutive “A” rating for RWJUH Rahway and his third consecutive “A” rating for CMC and MMCSC. MMC has received an “A” in 18 of its past 19 ratings after dropping to a “B” last fall. Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) in Livingston has increased its rating from a “C” to a “B.” Jersey City Medical Center and his RWJUH Somerset also received a “B” rating.
“At RWJBarnabas Health, safety is our top priority for everyone who visits us,” said Dr. Andy Anderson, executive vice president and chief medical quality officer at RWJBarnabas Health. “Our hard-working staff at each facility provide the best patient-centered care every day, while also demonstrating clinical expertise and compassion. We continue to evaluate and implement best practices in all of our facilities. ”
Developed under the guidance of a national panel of experts, the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade uses publicly available hospital safety data to assign grades to more than 2,700 acute care hospitals in the United States twice a year. The Hospital Safety Grade methodology is peer-reviewed and fully transparent, and the results are freely available to the public.
For more information about Leapfrog Group, please visit www.hospitalsafetyscore.org.
About RWJ Barnabas Health
RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey's largest and most comprehensive academic health system, with a service area covering eight counties with a population of 5 million people. The system includes Clara Maas Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Long Includes 12 acute care hospitals at Monmouth Medical Center in Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus. Newark, Lakewood Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset in Somerville, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton in Hamilton , Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway, and Trinitas Regional Medical Center Elizabeth include three acute care children's hospitals, a pediatric specialty hospital with a network of outpatient pediatric rehabilitation centers, and a 100-bed freestanding behavioral health center. , two trauma centers, a satellite emergency department, an outpatient care center, a geriatric center and the state's largest behavioral health center. A medical network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, affiliated medical groups, multi-site imaging centers, and two accountable care organizations.
RWJBarnabas Health is one of New Jersey's largest private employers with 41,000 employees and more than 9,000 physicians, and regularly receives national awards for outstanding quality and safety. RWJBarnabas Health begins a partnership with Rutgers University to create New Jersey's largest academic health system. Through this partnership, RWJBarnabas Health will integrate Rutgers University's educational, research, and clinical activities, including activities at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, the state's only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center, and the Rutgers University Behavioral Health Center. We will collaborate.
About Leapfrog Group
Founded in 2000 by major employers and other purchasers, leapfrog group is a national nonprofit organization that promotes movements that significantly advance the quality and safety of health care in America.flagship Leapfrog Hospital Investigation and new Leapfrog Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Survey collect Transparent reporting We improve hospital and ASC performance, help buyers find the best value for care, and provide consumers with the life-saving information they need to make informed decisions.of Leapfrog Hospital Safety GradeAnother major Leapfrog initiative is to assign letter grades to hospitals based on their patient safety records, helping consumers protect themselves and their families from mistakes, injuries, accidents, and infections.
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