The Leapfrog Group gave Piedmont Athens Regional an "A" for hospital safety for the fifth report cycle in a row.  This national distinction celebrates Piedmont Athens’ achievements in protecting hospital patients from preventable harm and errors.

“Our ‘A’ grade is a reflection of everyone at Piedmont Athens’ commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care,” said Piedmont Athens’ CEO Michael Burnett. “Patient safety is our highest priority as we strive to create a one-of-a-kind experience that always puts patients first.”

The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization with a 10-year history of assigning letter grades to general hospitals throughout the United States, based on a hospital’s ability to prevent medical errors and harm to patients. The grading system is peer-reviewed, fully transparent, and free to the public. Hospital Safety Grade results are based on more than 30 national performance measures and are updated each fall and spring.

“I applaud the hospital leadership and workforce for their strong commitment to safety and transparency,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “An ‘A’ Safety Grade is a sign that hospitals are continuously evaluating their performance, so that they can best protect patients. Your hospital team should be extremely proud of their dedication and achievement.” 

To see Piedmont Athens’ full grade details and to access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org and follow The Leapfrog Group on Twitter, Facebook, and via its newsletter.