DCH Among Top Alabama Hospitals in Leapfrog Patient Safety and Quality Scores

DCH Regional Medical Center, Northport Medical Center and Fayette Medical Center received high marks for patient safety and quality in their latest review. All three DCH hospitals received a grade of B from Leapfrog in its spring 2024 Hospital Safety Grade report (CLICK HERE for full survey results).

“Every day, our caregivers focus on quality outcomes, positive patient experiences, and creating the safest patient environment possible,” Luke Standeffer, senior VP/administrator for DCH, said. “This rising Leapfrog grade is the result of the commitment and collaborative efforts by our team to ensure that we provide outstanding care and service for our community.”

Just two years ago, DCH’s facilities received a grade of D. DCH’s latest grades reflect a continuous focus on improvements in quality and patient safety measures over the past few years.

Leapfrog grades hospitals in areas that include infections, problems with surgery, safety issues, leadership and practices to prevent errors and the number, quality and satisfaction with doctors, nurses and hospital staff.