Palestine Regional Medical Center Earns ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group

The biannual grade, awarded for Spring 2024, is Leapfrog’s highest national recognition for patient safety.

PALESTINE, Texas (May 2, 2024) – Palestine Regional Medical Center (PRMC) received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit group that sets standards for excellence in patient safety and care. Leapfrog’s Spring 2024 assessments were announced on May 1.

Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to hospitals across the country based on over 30 national performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm. Only 29% of the approximately 3,000 hospitals reviewed nationwide earn Leapfrog’s “A” grade.

“This is an incredible accomplishment by the Palestine team and a testament to their training, their hard work, as well as their genuine care and concern for our patients,” said Doug Holzbog, Market CEO of Palestine Regional Medical Center. “Patient safety is paramount to any healthcare provider, and this top designation should give our patients even more confidence knowing that when they come to Palestine Regional, they will receive high-quality, compassionate care in a safe environment.”

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program exclusively based on hospital prevention of medical errors, infections and injuries that kill more than 500 patients a day nationally. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually in the fall and spring.

“Everyone who works at Palestine Regional Medical Center should be proud of this ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “It takes complete dedication at every level, and an ironclad commitment to putting patients first. I thank Palestine Regional, its leadership, clinicians, staff, and volunteers for caring so deeply for its patients and their safety.”

“Though I am new to the leadership at Palestine Regional, I get to witness the exceptional culture of patient safety in this hospital,” said Holzbog. “This team is dedicated to every patient’s health and well-being.  PRMC is focused on getting folks well and avoiding the accidents or infections that can occur in a hospital setting. The ‘A’ grade from Leapfrog says that we are doing just that, and at an elite level.”

To see the safety grades of Palestine Regional Medical Center and other local hospitals, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org and search by city/state or zip code. For more information about The Leapfrog Group and for access to patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, follow The Leapfrog Group on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram and via The Leapfrog Group newsletter.

About Palestine Regional Medical Center

Palestine Regional Medical Center (PRMC) comprises two facilities ‒ PRMC Hospital and PRMC’s West Campus ‒ the latter of which includes behavioral health services. For more than 60 years, the citizens of Anderson and surrounding counties have depended on the healthcare facilities in Palestine. Serving approximately 100,000 people, PRMC provides 150 beds and care from a highly skilled staff of healthcare professionals. A full range of comprehensive care is offered, including the latest in diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services, both on an inpatient and outpatient basis. Approximately 500 employees and 40 volunteers work closely with the medical staff, which includes more than 70 physicians representing 28 different medical specialties. Visit PalestineRegional.com to learn more about Palestine Regional Medical Center.

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 for patient safety. The flagship Leapfrog Hospital Survey and 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, 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. For more, follow us on Twitter and Facebook, and sign up for our newsletter.