HOULTON, Maine — For the third time, The Leapfrog Group has named Houlton Regional Hospital to its annual list of Top Hospitals. This coveted and respected recognition showcases Houlton Regional Hospital’s commitment to Leapfrog’s vision of providing the safest, highest quality health care for consumers and purchasers alike.
Trudy O’Bar states “It is very exciting that our facility is receiving this award for the third time. It is a wonderful compliment to all our staff that goes above and beyond to assure that all our patients are given the best care we can give. Safety and quality are our goals as we together as a team with our patients and their families.”
Houlton Regional Hospital was one of 98 Top Hospitals recognized and selected from hospitals participating in The Leapfrog Group’s annual survey. The list includes: 24 Top Rural Hospitals; 62 Top Urban Hospitals; and 12 Top Children’s Hospitals.
The selection is based on the results of The Leapfrog Group’s annual hospital survey, which measures hospitals’ performance on patient safety and quality, focusing on three critical areas of hospital care: how patients fare; resource use; and management structures established to prevent errors.
Performance across many areas of hospital care is considered in establishing the qualifications for the award, including survival rates for high-risk procedures and a hospital’s ability to prevent medication errors.
“Leapfrog’s Top Hospital award is widely acknowledged as one of the most prestigious distinctions any hospital can achieve in the United States,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group.
“Top Hospitals have lower infection rates, better outcomes, decreased length of stay and fewer readmissions. By achieving Top Hospital status, Houlton Regional Hospital has proven it prioritizes the safety of its patients, is committed to transparency and provides exemplary care for families and patients in Houlton and surrounding towns. I congratulate the board, staff, and clinicians of Houlton Regional Hospital whose efforts achieved these results,” Binder added.
The Top Hospital award is given to urban, rural and children’s hospitals that publicly report their performance through the annual Leapfrog Hospital Survey and meet the high standards defined in each year’s Top Hospitals methodology.
