NRMC Earns An "A: Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group

Natchitoches Regional Medical Center (NRMC) earned an "A" Hospital Safety Grade for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog. Leapfrog assigns an "A," "B," "C," "D" or "F" grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them. This new grade for fall 2024 is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety.

"I would like to congratulate our entire team on this outstanding achievement," started Kirk Soileau, NRMC CEO. "At NRMC, we have created a culture of safety. We constantly measure every aspect of patient care. This "A" grade from The Leapfrog Group demonstrates our commitment to patient safety."

"Keeping patients safe is our top priority. Our team of associates is actively engaged in preventing medical errors and protecting our patients from avoidable harm," explained Sarah LaCour, NRMC Chief Nursing Officer. "From handwashing protocols and medication checks to fall prevention and patient education, we, as a team, focus on the little details that make a big impact. This "A" grade distinction and honor belongs to every associate on our team."

"Achieving an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade is a significant accomplishment for Natchitoches Regional Medical Center," said Lead Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. "It reflects enormous dedication to patients and their families, and the whole community should be proud. I extend my congratulations to NRMC, its leadership, clinicians, staff and volunteers for their tireless efforts to put patients first."

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Group 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. 

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.

ABOUT NATCHITOCHES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
One of the largest rural health systems in Louisiana, Natchitoches Regional Medical Center provides access to care for more than 100,000 patients in the 5-parish region. The 216-bed healthcare system has over 1,000 Associates and more than 100 active and consulting physicians on its medical staff. The system is comprised of the 96-bed acute care facility and is home to Natchitoches Regional Center EMS services and training center; NRMC Cancer Center with medical oncology, hematology, and radiation oncology; a nationally acclaimed award-winning Wound Center; NSU Student Health Services; Breast Center; Behavioral Health Services in partnership with Compass Health; Ambulatory Treatment Center; the Courtyard of Natchitoches, a skilled nursing home; Pain Institute; retail pharmacy; Regional Cardiology Clinic; Sleep Center; Walk-in and Primary Care clinic; Pulmonology Associates clinic; Urology Associates clinic; Orthopedic Associates clinic; North Natchitoches Medical Clinic; General Surgery Associates clinic; OB/GYN Associates Clinic; and NRMC Imaging Center.