Conemaugh Health System facilities Earn Full Transparency Badge from The Leapfrog Group

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center and Conemaugh Nason have 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.

"Receiving The Leapfrog Group's Full Transparency Badge reflects our unwavering commitment to earning the trust of our patients and our community," said Rodney D. Reider, CEO and Market President of Conemaugh Health System. "Transparency is a critical component of quality healthcare, and we believe patients deserve access to meaningful information about the care they receive. We are proud to openly share our performance and remain dedicated to continuously improving patient safety and delivering the highest quality care for every patient, every day."

Conemaugh Health System is committed to providing safe, high-quality, patient-centered care through a culture of continuous improvement, transparency and accountability. As the region's leading tertiary care hospital, Conemaugh continually invests in clinical excellence, innovative technology and evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes and enhance the patient experience.

That commitment is reflected in the hospitals’ ongoing focus on patient safety and quality performance, including participation in The Leapfrog Group's Hospital Safety Grade program. By measuring and publicly reporting key patient safety and quality metrics, Conemaugh demonstrates its commitment to accountability and to providing patients and families with meaningful information about the care they receive.

"We applaud Conemaugh Health System 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, Conemaugh Health System 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 Conemaugh Health System and its commitment to quality and patient safety, visit Conemaugh.org/Quality.