Reports

A new study by The Leapfrog Group has revealed the latest safety grades for nearly 3,000 U.S. general hospitals, highlighting the need for continued efforts to improve patient safety and healthcare outcomes. Additional highlights from the spring 2023 Safety Grades include: The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program based exclusively on hospital prevention …

New Safety Grades Highlight the Best and Worst Hospitals for Patient Safety Across the U.S. Read More »

A new study by The Leapfrog Group has revealed concerning findings regarding healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study, which measures six different HAIs using the standardized infection ratio, found that MRSA, CLABSI, and CAUTI have worsened during the pandemic. However, the study also found some positive developments in HAI management. The 2023 …

Leapfrog Group Study: Hospital Responses to Pandemic Led to Decline in Patient Safety and HAI Management Read More »

A new study by The Leapfrog Group has found a dramatic spike in healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) across the country, with significant increases in infections reported during this Safety Grade cycle. The study also found that the increase in infections varied by state, indicating a need for increased attention to patient safety measures. “The dramatic spike …

Hospitals Must Recommit to Patient Safety: Leapfrog Group Study Finds Significant Spike in Infections Read More »

A new study by the Leapfrog Group has compared infection data from late 2021 and 2022 to the 2021 Safety Grades, which covered the period immediately prior to the COVID-19 outbreak. The analysis found that there have been concerning increases in healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) during this time period. The study found that the average central …

New Study Reveals Disturbing Surge in Healthcare-Associated Infections Read More »

Executive Summary:  The COVID-19 pandemic has created an unprecedented demand for healthcare professionals, particularly in the field of Infection Prevention. As a result, healthcare institutions have faced significant challenges when it comes to filling critical positions in a timely manner. To shed light on this issue, Clutch Recruitment, the industry leader in Infection Prevention search, …

Time to Fill Metrics in Infection Prevention | Clutch Recruitment Report Read More »