Tens of thousands of Americans die and many more are injured each year from preventable medical mistakes made in hospitals, according to the Institute of Medicine. In addition, nearly one million medication errors occur in hospitals each year at a cost of over $2 billion dollars.

The Florida Health Care Coalition is one of thirty-three regions across the country participating as a part of the patient safety work of the Leapfrog Group.  “As health care advocates for nearly two million members, we have the responsibility to take the lead in improving safety in Central Florida,” said Becky J. Cherney, President/CEO of the Florida Health Care Coalition. “We need the help and support of leaders in the health care community and consumers need information to help them make informed decisions about where to seek care.”

The Leapfrog initiative could help prevent over 60,000 unnecessary deaths and half a million medication errors. We recommend you check back often for updates on this project!

For the latest hospital survey results online, go to Leapfrog Hospital Survey Results.

Central Florida 2007-2008 Leapfrog Hospital Survey results