Leapfrog’s Latest Safety Grades Look at Impact of System Affiliation
With the release today of its fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, The Leapfrog Group found that 90% of hospitals with a grade are part of a health system. This was the first time Leapfrog analyzed hospital performance by health system, finding that 94% of hospitals receiving A grades were affiliated with a system.
Leapfrog Group Holding Annual Meeting and Pre-Conference Session
The 2025 Leapfrog Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner will take place on December 15 at the Gaylord National Harbor just outside of Washington, DC, as Leapfrog celebrates its 25th anniversary. In addition, Leapfrog is holding a pre-conference session on the morning of December 15.
Study: 60% of New Mothers Miss Key Postpartum Care
According to the study, 57% of patients fail to attend postpartum follow-up visits between three to eight weeks after giving birth. That the number is more prevalent for younger mothers underscores an urgent equity gap in maternal care in the U.S.
International Infection Prevention Week Resources from PSQH
As International Infection Prevention Week wraps up, we want to thank infection preventionists for all the hard work they do every day. And thanks to Inovalon for sponsoring the week’s activities. Here’s a recap of the content we ran this week for IIPW.
PSQH Quick Poll 2025: Taking the Pulse of Infection Prevention Efforts
As part of PSQH’s celebration of International Infection Prevention Week, we decided to reach out to our readers with a few questions to find out the state of infection prevention efforts. The Quick Poll had a total of 127 respondents. Thanks to our sponsor Inovalon.
The Exec: Good Clinical Care and Sustainable Finances Are Compatible
CMOs can help boost a health system’s financial sustainability while simultaneously promoting care quality and access, according to the new CMO of Cedars-Sinai Health System.
Study: 75% of Nurses Say Understaffing is Jeopardizing Patient Safety
A recent survey of U.S. nurses found that patient safety is at risk due to understaffing and the demands of nursing are leading to burnout and mental health challenges.
Waivers’ End Pushes Healthcare Leaders to Make Tough Decisions on Telehealth, Hospital at Home
Health system and hospital leaders are cutting telehealth and Hospital at Home programs following the expiration of pandemic-era CMS waivers, but that doesn’t necessarily mean those programs are gone for good.
How OSF HealthCare Is Making the Case for Nursing Innovation at the Bedside
As the primary users of many technologies, nurses are in the unique position to be able to provide feedback on what is and isn’t working, and how to grow initiatives that will improve overall care quality and outcomes. It’s up to CNOs to foster innovation at the bedside and to provide nurses with opportunities to be at the forefront of change in their health systems.
Leapfrog Defends Hand Hygiene Standard After Concerns Raised by APIC
The Leapfrog Group defended its hand hygiene observation requirement but will re-evaluate it after a leading infection prevention association insisted Leapfrog’s standard misinterprets accepted guidance.