Natchitoches Regional Medical Center (NRMC) has earned the Leapfrog Full Transparency Badge, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to publicly reporting information about patient safety and quality through the annual Leapfrog Hospital Survey.
The Full Transparency Badge is awarded to hospitals that complete, affirm, and submit all sections of the Leapfrog Hospital Survey, one of the nation’s leading voluntary reporting programs focused on patient safety, quality, and transparency.
“At NRMC, transparency is an important part of earning and maintaining the trust of the patients, families, and communities we serve,” said Kirk Soileau, President and Chief Executive Officer of NRMC. “Completing the Leapfrog Hospital Survey reflects our continued commitment to openly sharing information, evaluating our performance, and pursuing meaningful improvements in patient safety and quality.”
NRMC is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care across a broad range of services. Through ongoing quality improvement efforts, collaboration among clinical and support teams, and the use of nationally recognized measures, the organization continues to strengthen care delivery and promote a culture of safety throughout the health system.
The hospital’s participation in the Leapfrog Hospital Survey gives patients and families access to information that can help them better understand hospital performance and make informed health care decisions. It also provides NRMC with additional benchmarks to support continuous improvement and accountability.
“We applaud Natchitoches Regional Medical Center for its commitment to transparency,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “Transparency is one of the most powerful drivers of improvement in health care. By fully participating in the Leapfrog Hospital Survey, Natchitoches Regional Medical Center is helping patients and families access meaningful information about the safety and quality of their care.”
The Leapfrog Full Transparency Badge appears on Leapfrog’s public ratings website and identifies hospitals that have committed to openly sharing information about their performance.
For more information about Natchitoches Regional Medical Center, visit nrmchospital.org.