Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast earns an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group

Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast earns an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group

A national recognition for commitment to patient safety 

MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. – Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast, a non-profit Catholic hospital, has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an "A," "B," "C," "D" or "F" grade to general hospitals across the country based on more than 22 performance measures reflecting preventable medical errors, infections and patient injuries,  as well as the systems and protocols hospitals have in place to prevent them. 

“This recognition by Leapfrog is an acknowledgment of our dedicated caregivers and their steadfast commitment to live out our mission of delivering safe, high quality and compassionate care for all,” said Trey Abshier, Sacred Heart Emerald Coast President and CEO. “We are proud of our team and the exceptional care they provide for our patients, every single day.” 

Each year, Ascension establishes clinical priority goals that guide multidisciplinary teams in advancing system-wide initiatives.Through efforts to exceed these goals, we continue to strengthen the capabilities, processes and culture needed to deliver safe, high-quality care and improve access for the communities we serve.

“Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast continually evaluates and strengthens our safety practices,” said Dr. Emami, Chief Medical Officer of Sacred Heart Emerald Coast. “Our teams are equipped with the tools, data and support to identify risk early, act quickly and continuously improve outcomes for our patients.”

Leapfrog’s Hospital Safety Grade program is a national rating focused exclusively on hospital safety, preventable medical errors, infections and patient injuries. It is peer-reviewed, transparent and available to the public at no cost, with updated grades published twice annually in fall and spring. For detailed hospital grades and safety tips for patients, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org.

About The Leapfrog Group

Founded in 2000 by large employers and other purchasers, The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit organization that evaluates hospitals across the United States on over 22 performance measures related to medical errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as the efficacy of their preventive measures.

About Ascension Sacred Heart 

Ascension Sacred Heart, based in Pensacola, Florida, operates five hospitals and more than 100 other sites of care and employs more than 6,440 associates. In fiscal year 2024, Ascension Sacred Heart provided more than $193 million in community benefit and other care for vulnerable persons.  Ascension is a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S., Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to persons living in poverty and those most vulnerable.