Tallahassee Hospitals Receive ‘B’ Grades in Leapfrog Safety Report

News Summary

In a significant improvement, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare and HCA Florida Capital Hospital have both achieved ‘B’ grades in the latest Leapfrog Hospital Safety Report for spring 2025. This marks a notable milestone for TMH, which has not received a grade higher than ‘C’ since 2015. The Leapfrog Group evaluates hospitals on 22 performance measures to ensure high safety standards, reflecting ongoing efforts to enhance patient care in the Tallahassee area.

Tallahassee Hospitals Achieve ‘B’ Grades in Leapfrog Hospital Safety Report

Tallahassee’s two major hospitals, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) and HCA Florida Capital Hospital, have both received a “B” grade in the latest Hospital Safety Grade report released by The Leapfrog Group for spring 2025. This marks a significant improvement for TMH, which has not received a grade higher than a “C” since 2015, underscoring ongoing efforts to enhance patient safety and care quality.

Key Details of the Report

The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting quality, safety, and transparency in the U.S. healthcare system. The grades assigned in the report are based on 22 national performance measures that evaluate various factors including errors, injuries, safety processes, and infections.

These hospital safety grades are updated biannually and utilize data from publicly reported and self-submitted information collected through an annual hospital survey. As part of this survey, hospitals must adhere to rigorous standards that allow patients and families to benchmark the safety of healthcare facilities.

Significant Improvement at TMH

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare’s “B” grade represents the highest rating the hospital has achieved since 2015. Hospital spokespeople noted that this renewed recognition better reflects the quality of care being provided by the staff. Mark O’Bryant, the President and CEO of TMH, has emphasized the team’s commitment to delivering high-quality care that prioritizes patient safety.

Performance of HCA Florida Capital Hospital

HCA Florida Capital Hospital has maintained a solid reputation, receiving a “B” grade after three consecutive years of achieving “A” and “B” ratings. This consistency exemplifies the hospital’s ability to adhere to high safety standards. Furthermore, HCA Florida Healthcare announced that 34 of its hospitals, including HCA Florida Capital Hospital, received the 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award by Healthgrades. This recognition further validates their commitment to patient care and safety.

Healthgrades Study and Its Implications

 The Healthgrades study evaluated approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide, focusing on their risk-adjusted complication and mortality rates. The findings indicated that patients receiving care at hospitals awarded the 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award had a notably lower chance of experiencing adverse safety incidents, such as falls and hospital-acquired infections. Such statistics emphasize the importance of continual improvement in hospital safety measures.

Ongoing Commitment to Patient Care

Debra Gradick, MD, has stated that hospitals under HCA Florida Healthcare prioritize the well-being of both patients and staff, maintaining rigorous standards for safety throughout their facilities. The recognition of TMH in the Leapfrog report, combined with HCA Florida Capital’s recent awards, reflects the collaborative efforts being made in the Tallahassee area to improve patient care and ensure safety in healthcare services.

Conclusion

The latest report from The Leapfrog Group demonstrates a positive shift in hospital safety ratings in Tallahassee. Both TMH and HCA Florida Capital Hospital have achieved commendable grades that reflect their dedication to providing safe and effective care to their patients. As these institutions continue to enhance their safety protocols and patient care strategies, they aim to further improve their standings in future safety assessments.

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Additional Resources

• Tallahassee.com: TMH & HCA Recognized in National Hospital Safety Reports
• Tallahassee Reports: TMH & HCA Florida Capital Receive Grades from Industry Groups
• Tallahassee Reports: Daily Briefs – May 12, 2025
• HealthcareITNews: FBI Working with Tallahassee Memorial after IT Security Event
• Wikipedia: Hospital Safety
• Google Search: Hospital Safety Reports