Cox Medical Center Branson earns 'A' grade for Hospital Safety

Cox Medical Center Branson earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety.

Leapfrog assigns traditional letter grades to hospitals nationwide based on more than 30 performance measures that reflect hospital safety. Earlier this year, Cox Branson also received a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the highest quality rating from the federal agency. Cox Branson is the only hospital in the state of Missouri to earn both honors.

“From receiving a five-star quality rating from CMS to this top safety rating from The Leapfrog Group, patients across our region can be assured that they are receiving top-quality care from Cox Medical Center Branson,” says William Mahoney, senior vice president of Community Hospital Group and president of Cox Medical Center Branson. “These ratings are a testament to the heart, soul and dedication of our Branson team and I am incredibly proud of them for this accomplishment.”

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade stands as the only hospital ratings program focused solely on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries. This program is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the spring and fall.

“Cox Medical Center Branson’s rating from The Leapfrog Group showcases our system’s hard work and improvement on our health care safety journey,” says Dr. Shawn Usery, senior vice president and chief medical officer for CoxHealth. “These ratings are deeper than stars and letter grades. They highlight the dedication of our teams who fulfill our vision to be the best for those who need us.”

To explore Cox Branson’s full grade details, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org.