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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.

FAQ	Frequently Asked Questions
Fact Sheets	New! learn about Leapfrogs's policy on Never Events Learn how the Leapfrog Group's four quality and safety leaps protect your health Learn how computerized physician order entry systems (CPOE) protect your health Learn how evidence-based hospital referral (EHR) protects your health Learn how ICU physician staffing (IPS) can protect your health Learn how a high Leapfrog Quality Index protects your health The Leapfrog Group: Fact Sheet for Employees
Direct Mail Letter Internal employee communication	Example letter to hospital CEOs Sample employer letter promoting high quality hospital care and the report: 2007 Report on Quality: Patient Safety in Ohio. Click here to download a copy.
Newsletter Articles	Choosing the Right Hospital Can Make a Big Difference Preventable Medical Mistakes Lead to Thousands of Deaths Every Year