Assembly Resolution No. 50
BY: M. of A. Conrad
HONORING Kenmore Mercy Hospital upon the occasion
of receiving the 2024 Leapfrog Top Hospital Award
for outstanding quality and patient safety
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize those
institutions which have faithfully served the health needs of the
community and its citizens with unwavering diligence, unrelenting
compassion, and a strong sense of commitment to upholding the highest
practices and standards in their field; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Kenmore Mercy Hospital upon the occasion of receiving the 2024 Leapfrog
Top Hospital Award for outstanding quality and patient safety; and
WHEREAS, The Leapfrog Group is a national industry watchdog
organization of employers and other large purchasers of health care
known for setting the toughest quality standards; the Leapfrog Top
Hospital Award is widely acknowledged as one of the most competitive
awards and American hospital can receive; and
WHEREAS, To qualify for this distinction, hospitals must rank top
among peers on the Leapfrog Hospital Survey, an assessment of hospital
performance centered on the highest standards for quality and patient
safety; and
WHEREAS, Of more than 2,400 hospitals considered for this esteemed
accolade, only 36 general hospitals were successful in receiving the
coveted award; Kenmore Mercy Hospital was one such hospital of the 36 in
the nation, and was one of only two hospitals in New York State to be
designated for this recognition; and
WHEREAS, Along with this momentous designation, Kenmore Mercy
Hospital received its twenty second consecutive "A" Safety Grade, making
it one of only 26 hospitals in the country, and the only one in New York
with this distinction; and
WHEREAS, Proving patient safety to be the utmost priority time and
time again, Kenmore Mercy Hospital is justly deserving of this 2024
Leapfrog Top Hospital Award for outstanding quality and patient safety,
and merits the applause of all citizens of this great State and Nation;
and
WHEREAS, The success of the Kenmore Mercy Hospital is in direct
correlation to the efforts of its President, Walt Ludwig, as well as its
host of dedicated doctors, nurses, support staff, and volunteers, whose
involvement is, and always has been, characterized by an impressive
commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of
excellence in all endeavors on behalf of the organization and the
community it serves; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Kenmore Mercy Hospital upon the occasion of receiving the 2024
Leapfrog Top Hospital Award for Outstanding Quality and Patient Safety;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Kenmore Mercy Hospital.
