Sherman Oaks Hospital received an "A" grade in the Fall 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, recognizing its achievements in patient safety. This is the seventh consecutive time the hospital has received an "A" grade since 2018, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to safety and excellence. The Leapfrog Group assigns grades of A-F based on performance measures reflecting errors, injuries, infections, and safety systems in place. Sherman Oaks Hospital was also recognized as a "100 Top Hospital" in multiple years for highly rated programs meeting community needs.

1. Sherman Oaks Hospital Nationally
Recognized with an ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital
Safety Grade
Sherman Oaks Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, received an
“A” grade in the Fall 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction
recognizing Sherman Oaks Hospital’s achievements in protecting patients from
errors, injuries, accidents and infections.
This is the seventh consecutive time that Group. The hospital has been
receiving the award since 2018, a true
colloquy to its ongoing dedication to
safety and excellent care.
“An ‘A’ Safety Grade is a tremendous
achievement, of which this community
should be extremely proud,” said Leah
Binder, president, and CEO of The
Leapfrog Group. “I thank the leadership
and workforce of Sherman Oaks
Hospital for its commitment to prioritizing
patients and their safety, especially
during these trying times.”
The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization, assigns an
“A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on

2. over thirty national performance measures reflecting errors, injuries, accidents,
and infections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.
“We are proud to receive our seventh consecutive “A” from the Leapfrog Group, it
takes consistent and unwavering dedication for Sherman Oaks Hospital to
achieve this award. We are pleased to share this recognition from Leapfrog to
our patients and community, as it demonstrates the dedication and performance
of our team. This recognition belongs to our exceptional nurses, physicians, and
care teams who constantly strive to improve our care and protect patients from
preventable harm,” said EM V. Garcia, Administrator of Sherman Oaks Hospital.
“Nothing is more important than the safety of our patients, and we go to great
lengths to ensure they are protected at every stage of their healthcare journey.
This only validates our hospital’s mission and the outstanding teamwork exhibited
to deliver each day on our commitment to quality, outcomes, patient safety, and
clinical excellence.
Sherman Oaks Hospital was also recognized by IBM Watson Health as a “100
Top Hospital” for the years 2020, 2019, 2017, and 2016 has highly rated
programs and services that meet community needs. “Our cardiac program
involves a multidisciplinary team of clinicians utilizing the latest proven protocols
for rapid response to heart attacks, featuring a multi-use combo laboratory with
full cardiac diagnostic and interventional capabilities for life-saving cardiac and
vascular procedures,” Garcia added. “The Center for Reconstruction and Wound
Healing is also a key component of our patient safety strategy and specializes in
comprehensive wound care and hyperbaric medicine. Staff at the Center develop
a personalized care plan using the most advanced healing techniques that get
our patients back to a healthy lifestyle as quickly as possible — with care,
concern, and compassion.”
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3. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program based
exclusively on hospital prevention of medical errors and harms to patients. The
grading system is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades
are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring.
To see Sherman Oaks Hospital’s full grade details and to access patient tips for
staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org and follow The
Leapfrog Group on Twitter and Facebook.
About Sherman Oaks Hospital
Sherman Oaks Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is a
153-bed, not-for-profit, acute-care community hospital located in Sherman Oaks,
California. Staffed with over 500 employees and an extraordinary team of
physicians, the hospital is recognized for advanced technology and
compassionate care and provides 24/7 emergency care in addition to a full range
of specialized medical, surgical, and diagnostic services to improve and save
lives. Sherman Oaks Hospital is nationally recognized as a “100 Top Hospital” by
IBM Watson Health. For more information, visit www.shermanoakshospital.org.
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 forward in
the quality and safety of American health care. The flagship Leapfrog Hospital
Survey and new Leapfrog Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Survey collect and
transparently report hospital and ASC performance, empowering purchasers to
find the highest-value care and giving consumers the lifesaving information they
need to make informed decisions. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade,
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4. 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.
About Prime Healthcare
Founded in 2001, Prime Healthcare has emerged as one of the nation’s leading
hospital systems. Prime Healthcare was founded by Dr. Prem Reddy, a physician
with a mission to save hospitals, improve community healthcare and provide the
very best care to patients.
Prime Healthcare and the not-for-profit Prime Healthcare Foundation employ
nearly 50,000+ employees and physicians and own and operate 45+ acute care
hospitals in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan,
Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Texas.
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