This year, as we celebrate The Leapfrog Group’s 25th anniversary, we also take time to reflect on the lives forever changed by medical errors. Every day, preventable mistakes in health care lead to devastating consequences for patients and their families. Behind every statistic is a person—a mother, a father, a child—whose story deserves to be heard.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of The Leapfrog Group and the Leapfrog Hospital Survey, and our annual Survey participants have been instrumental in shaping this journey.
We’re excited to introduce The Hopper, Leapfrog’s new and improved data delivery platform designed to enhance data licensees' experience with Leapfrog data. This innovative platform provides a more intuitive way to access and interact with Leapfrog data, featuring powerful visual analytics and insights to help you make informed decisions with ease.
As we observe Patient Safety Awareness Week, we are reminded of a startling reality: preventable errors continue to be a leading cause of death and harm in U.S. hospitals. Every day, 500 people die due to medical errors in hospitals that could have been avoided.
Creating a culture of safety is more than following protocols; it’s about fostering an environment in which those protocols are actively integrated into the day-to-day work of health care professionals. "The Pitt," a new medical drama on Max, offers a portrayal of emergency medicine that aligns with many of the challenges and issues around patient safety identified by The Leapfrog Group.
The second week of February marks Sepsis Survivor Week, a time to reflect on the importance of recognizing, preventing and treating sepsis. Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that claims over 250,000 lives annually in the U.S. alone, making it one of the leading causes of preventable deaths in hospitals. It can develop from any infection, and when not treated quickly, it can lead to organ failure, amputation or even death.
In hospital care, few issues are as critical as ensuring accurate and timely diagnoses. Diagnostic errors can have profound and sometimes devastating consequences for patients and their families. At The Leapfrog Group, we are dedicated to advancing patient safety and improving diagnostic practices across the health care system.
In our increasingly complex health care landscape, where patient safety is paramount, a recent study has shed light on a concerning but often overlooked area: outpatient adverse events.
Conducted by Boston-based researchers, this study delves into the prevalence, severity, and underreporting of adverse events that occur outside of traditional inpatient hospital settings.
Understanding Outpatient Adverse Events
The hospital a patient chooses for care can literally be a life-or-death decision. Over 500 people die every single day in the United States from errors in hospitals—many of which are fully preventable. Hospitals that do better on the Hospital Safety Grade have good systems in place to protect patients from errors, accidents, and infections.
When you get ready to buy a car, where do you start? You do your research and compare benefits while also considering the best choice for your needs. Do you do the same when choosing where you receive health care? Not all health care facilities are alike. Leapfrog collects and reports data from hospitals and surgery centers. Find out how to make the best choice for you and your family.
We’re honored to dedicate the Judie Burrows Education Institute in honor of Judie Burrows, who was a healthy, active 69-year-old when she went for routine hip surgery but was plagued with countless medical errors that eventually stole her life.
