Bolivar Medical Center 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.

"Earning the Leapfrog Full Transparency Badge reflects our ongoing commitment to providing safe, high-quality care and being accountable to the patients and communities we serve," said Jimmy Young, chief executive officer of Bolivar Medical Center. "Patients deserve access to clear, reliable information when making health care decisions. Participation in the Leapfrog Hospital Survey demonstrates our commitment to transparency."

At Bolivar Medical Center, patient safety and quality remain at the center of every decision and every patient interaction. The hospital continuously evaluates and strengthens clinical processes, invests in staff education and training, and promotes evidence-based practices to help ensure the best possible outcomes for patients. By participating in nationally recognized reporting and benchmarking programs, Bolivar Medical Center demonstrates its commitment to measuring performance, identifying opportunities for improvement, and sharing meaningful information with the public.

The team at Bolivar Medical Center is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves. Through expanded access to care, community outreach initiatives, and ongoing investments in services and technology, the hospital strives to meet the evolving health care needs of local residents while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care close to home.

"We applaud Bolivar Medical Center 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, Bolivar Medical Center 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 Bolivar Medical Center, visit BolivarMedical.com/about.

About Bolivar Medical Center

Bolivar Medical Center is a 164-bed acute care hospital serving the Mississippi Delta and surrounding communities. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, including emergency care, surgical services, cardiovascular care, diagnostic imaging, women's services, rehabilitation, and specialty care. Supported by a team of dedicated physicians, nurses, and health care professionals, Bolivar Medical Center is committed to delivering safe, compassionate, high-quality care and improving the health of the communities it serves.

About The Leapfrog Group 

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 health care 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. For more from Leapfrog, follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram and sign up for our newsletter.