News Summary
In the latest Hospital Safety Grade report by The Leapfrog Group, both Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) and HCA Florida Capital Hospital received a ‘B’ grade. This is the first ‘B’ for TMH in a decade, showcasing progress since its previous ‘A’ in Fall 2014. TMH’s leadership is optimistic about improving grades, while HCA Florida Capital Hospital has been recognized for its patient safety excellence. Despite recent security challenges, both hospitals are committed to providing safe, high-quality care amid Florida’s evolving healthcare landscape.
Tallahassee – The Leapfrog Group has released its spring 2025 Hospital Safety Grade report, revealing that both Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) and HCA Florida Capital Hospital have achieved a safety grade of “B.” This marks a significant milestone for TMH, as it is the first time the hospital has received a “B” grade in the last decade, following an “A” in Fall 2014 and a previous “B” in Fall 2015. In contrast, HCA Florida Capital Hospital has consistently maintained A and B grades over the past three years.
Mark O’Bryant, the CEO of TMH, has expressed optimism about the hospital’s trajectory, suggesting that an “A” grade may be achievable in the upcoming fall ratings. The Leapfrog Group’s assessment process evaluates over 3,000 acute care hospitals across the United States based on 22 national performance measures that consider errors, injuries, safety protocols, and infection rates. The biannual updates, derived from public documents and materials submitted by hospitals, aim to enhance transparency within the healthcare sector, helping patients make informed decisions regarding their care.
TMH’s vice president and chief improvement and analytics officer, Jana Iezzi-Tumblin, shared that this achievement reflects the hard work and commitment of the hospital staff, showcasing their dedication to patient safety and quality care.
In addition to its recent grade, HCA Florida Capital Hospital has received the 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ from Healthgrades, demonstrating their continued excellence in patient safety. This recognition highlights that the hospital is among the top 5% of hospitals nationwide in terms of patient safety for the sixth consecutive year. Healthgrades evaluates hospitals across the country based on risk-adjusted complication and mortality rates, further emphasizing HCA Florida Capital Hospital’s commitment to high standards of care.
While both hospitals celebrate their improved safety ratings, TMH has recently faced challenges related to security. Heightened security measures have been implemented at TMH following the receipt of threatening messages. Despite these concerns, the hospital remains fully operational and is actively working in collaboration with law enforcement to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
Aside from hospital safety concerns, the broader legislative environment in Florida has become increasingly tense. Ongoing budget discussions have revealed divisions among the House, Senate, and Governor Ron DeSantis, particularly regarding proposed tax cuts. Recent survey data indicate that 46% of Floridians support eliminating property taxes, while 32% favor reducing sales taxes, and 12% prefer to maintain current tax levels.
The developments in Tallahassee regarding hospital safety ratings and legislative issues reflect the broader healthcare landscape and governance dynamics in the state. With TMH aiming for higher safety grades and HCA Florida Capital Hospital reinforcing its commitment to patient excellence, the healthcare scene in Tallahassee continues to evolve. As these institutions navigate the complexities of operational safety and legislative pressures, the focus remains on delivering high-quality care to the community.
As the next safety ratings approach, all eyes will be on both hospitals to see if they can maintain or improve their standings, which would further enhance their reputations as providers of safe and effective healthcare amid the challenges they currently face.
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Additional Resources
- Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Recognized in National Hospital Safety Reports
- Wikipedia: Hospital Safety
- TMH and HCA Florida Capital Receive Grades from Industry Groups
- Google Search: Hospital Safety grades Florida
- FBI Working with Tallahassee Memorial After IT Security Event
- Google Scholar: health care IT security
- Threatening Messages Cause TMH to Shut Several Entrances
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Hospital
- Expanding Scope of Practice Takes the Eye off Patient Safety
- Google News: Florida healthcare legislation
