Licking Memorial Hospital (LMH) 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.

“Transparency is one of the most powerful drivers of improvement in healthcare.  By fully participating in the Leapfrog Hospital Survey, LMH assures patients and families have access to meaningful information about the safety and quality of their care,” Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) President & CEO Rob Montagnese said.  “LMH is dedicated to the health and safety of Licking County residents, makes patient safety a top priority, and continually implements proactive measures to achieve the highest standards for quality 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.

Founded in 2000 by large employers and other purchasers, The Leapfrog Group is an independent national nonprofit organization driving a movement for patient safety and transparency.  Leapfrog collects, analyzes, and publicly reports data on hospital and ambulatory surgery center performance to help patients, purchasers, and other stakeholders make informed healthcare decisions.  Leapfrog’s flagship initiatives include the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a biannual letter grade focused exclusively on hospital safety, and the Leapfrog Hospital Survey, a voluntary survey that publicly reports hospital performance on patient safety and quality measures.  Leapfrog’s ratings and reports are peer-reviewed, fully transparent, and free to the public.