Leapfrog Group has prepared materials for use with member employees, retirees and dependents. These tools have been tested for effectiveness and stress the key points that are most important to emphasize when educating consumers about preventable medical mistakes:
Many medical mistakes in hositals are preventable
Many medical mistakes in hospitals can cause harm and even death
There is information available to help consumers identify and select high-quality and safe hospitals.
Available tools are listed below. Also go to the HAC Communication Network to see how other employers and unions have communicated Leapfrog information to their employees.