Honor Kenmore Mercy Hospital

Senate Resolution No. 4971 BY: Senator JACOBS CONGRATULATING Kenmore Mercy Hospital upon the occasion of its designation for special recognition after earning Leapfrog: Top Hospital status 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 diligence and compassionate commitment; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Kenmore Mercy Hospital upon the occasion of being named a Top Hospital by The Leapfrog Group; and WHEREAS, The Leapfrog Hospital Survey compares hospitals' performance on national standards of safety, quality and efficiency that are pertinent to consumers and purchasers of care; additionally, eligible hospitals must earn a top score from Leapfrog's Hospital Safety Score, which evaluates hospitals based on expert analysis of infections, injuries and medical errors; and WHEREAS, Leapfrog Top Hospitals traditionally have lower infection rates, higher survival rates for high-risk procedures, decreased length of stay and fewer readmissions; and WHEREAS, Kenmore Mercy Hospital earned a grade of A in the biannual Leapfrog Hospital Survey, a feat accomplished by only 30 percent of the

2,500 hospitals graded; and WHEREAS, Under the luminous leadership of President and CEO Walter Ludwig, Kenmore Mercy Hospital received this prestigious distinction for its dedicated and proven commitment to both patient safety and quality; and WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to recognize that the quality of life in the communities across this great State of New York is enriched by the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organizations of distinction whose singular purpose is the care and welfare of others; and WHEREAS, Kenmore Mercy Hospital, and its expert staff, has had a long and sustained commitment to the health and welfare of the citizens of Buffalo, New York, and therefore merits the highest commendation of this Legislative Body; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Kenmore Mercy Hospital upon the occasion of its designation for special recognition after earning Leapfrog: Top Hospital status; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Walter Ludwig, President and CEO, Kenmore Mercy Hospital.