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An examination of Leapfrog safety measures and Magnet designation.
April 5, 2023
Tai TWC, Mattie A, Miller SM, et al. J Healthc Risk Manag. 2023;42(3-4):21-29.
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) continue to be a preventable safety problem. This study explored the correlation between hospitals’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade and Magnet designation on measures of patient safety, including healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs). The researchers found that Leapfrog safety scores were higher for Magnet-designated versus non-Magnet-designated hospitals – particularly for structural measures – but Magnet-designated hospitals did not have lower HAI rates.
