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2022 ACHE of South Florida Inaugural Chapter

Appreciation and Recognition Event South Florida's
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HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital, formerly St. Petersburg General Hospital, received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
for spring 2022. This national distinction recognizes HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital’s achievements in protecting patients
from preventable harm and error in the hospital.
“We are honored and proud to have achieved an ‘A’ grade from the distinguished Leapfrog Group. This ‘A’ is a testament to our
ongoing dedication to providing the safest, most high-quality care possible for those we are privileged to serve,” said Elizabeth Don’t forget to include
Rigney, MSN, RN, CPHQ, CCDS, Vice President of Quality and Patient Safety at HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital. South Florida Hospital News
“As our health care system continues to feel the strain of the pandemic, I thank the workforce and leadership of HCA Florida
St. Petersburg Hospital for sustained commitment to patient safety, day in and day out,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of & Healthcare Report
The Leapfrog Group. “An ‘A’ Safety Grade is an outstanding achievemeånt, and one that is not possible without a 24/7 effort by in your Marketing Plans
the entire health care workforce to protect patients from harm. This community should be proud.”
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