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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
El Camino Health Earns "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
Los Gatos and Mountain View Hospitals Recognized for Excellence in Patient Safety MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Both El Camino Health hospitals have once again earned the highest ranking for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, a national, not-for-profit, independent evaluator that measures excellence in patient care. This national distinction marks the sixth consecutive "A" grade for our Los Gatos hospital, and the tenth straight "A" for the Mountain View campus. El Camino Health is the only health system in the South Bay to have two hospitals receive the top safety grade for Spring 2025. "Patient safety is the cornerstone of everything we do at El Camino Health, and we are incredibly proud to see both of our hospitals consistently recognized as leaders in safety," said Dan Woods, chief executive officer at El Camino Health. "This achievement reflects the dedication and hard work of our entire staff, who remain committed to delivering safe, high-quality care to our community every single day. It's an honor to be recognized as among the safest hospitals in the nation." This year, El Camino Health is part of a select, new Leapfrog "Straight A" group – defined as hospitals achieving an "A" Grade for five grading rounds or more. El Camino Health now ranks in the top 15 percent of California hospitals to earn this elite recognition and represents 12 percent of all eligible hospitals nationwide. The Leapfrog Group assigns an "A," "B," "C," "D" or "F" grade to all general hospitals across the country based on over 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries and infections as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them. "It takes an unwavering commitment from staff at all levels to achieve an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade," said Leah Binder, president and CEO, The Leapfrog Group. "This reflects El Camino Health's commitment to putting patients first every minute of every day. Your dedication is an inspiration." The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program focused exclusively on preventable medical errors, injuries and infections that can lead to harm or even death. The grading system is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. The program began in 2012, and grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring. To see El Camino Health's Spring 2025 full grade details and to find essential patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit About El Camino Health El Camino Health has served the communities of Silicon Valley and the South Bay for more than 60 years, with nationally recognized physicians and nurses at two not-for-profit acute care hospitals in Los Gatos and Mountain View, and 21 care locations across the region, which includes primary care, multi-specialty care, and urgent care. El Camino Health is dedicated to giving patients high-quality care utilizing the most advanced technology and research. As your healthcare partner of choice, we focus on keeping you healthy and getting you back on your feet when you need it, so you can live your best life. Aside from achieving outstanding patient outcomes, the hospitals have earned numerous awards for clinical excellence, including being named one of the World's Best Hospitals 2025 by Newsweek, one of the Best Hospitals for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report, one of America's 100 Best for Cardiac Care by Healthgrades and becoming the San Francisco Bay Area's first Magnet hospital, earning four consecutive designations from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for nursing excellence. Key service lines include cancer care, cardiovascular care, maternity care, mental health and addiction services, orthopedics, pulmonology, urology, and women's health. Visit to learn more. Media ContactRoss Coyle, senior external communications specialist, El Camino HealthRoss_Coyle@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE El Camino Health Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Health
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El Camino Health Earns "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
Los Gatos and Mountain View Hospitals Recognized for Excellence in Patient Safety MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Both El Camino Health hospitals have once again earned the highest ranking for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, a national, not-for-profit, independent evaluator that measures excellence in patient care. This national distinction marks the sixth consecutive "A" grade for our Los Gatos hospital, and the tenth straight "A" for the Mountain View campus. El Camino Health is the only health system in the South Bay to have two hospitals receive the top safety grade for Spring 2025. "Patient safety is the cornerstone of everything we do at El Camino Health, and we are incredibly proud to see both of our hospitals consistently recognized as leaders in safety," said Dan Woods, chief executive officer at El Camino Health. "This achievement reflects the dedication and hard work of our entire staff, who remain committed to delivering safe, high-quality care to our community every single day. It's an honor to be recognized as among the safest hospitals in the nation." This year, El Camino Health is part of a select, new Leapfrog "Straight A" group – defined as hospitals achieving an "A" Grade for five grading rounds or more. El Camino Health now ranks in the top 15 percent of California hospitals to earn this elite recognition and represents 12 percent of all eligible hospitals nationwide. The Leapfrog Group assigns an "A," "B," "C," "D" or "F" grade to all general hospitals across the country based on over 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries and infections as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them. "It takes an unwavering commitment from staff at all levels to achieve an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade," said Leah Binder, president and CEO, The Leapfrog Group. "This reflects El Camino Health's commitment to putting patients first every minute of every day. Your dedication is an inspiration." The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program focused exclusively on preventable medical errors, injuries and infections that can lead to harm or even death. The grading system is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. The program began in 2012, and grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring. To see El Camino Health's Spring 2025 full grade details and to find essential patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit About El Camino Health El Camino Health has served the communities of Silicon Valley and the South Bay for more than 60 years, with nationally recognized physicians and nurses at two not-for-profit acute care hospitals in Los Gatos and Mountain View, and 21 care locations across the region, which includes primary care, multi-specialty care, and urgent care. El Camino Health is dedicated to giving patients high-quality care utilizing the most advanced technology and research. As your healthcare partner of choice, we focus on keeping you healthy and getting you back on your feet when you need it, so you can live your best life. Aside from achieving outstanding patient outcomes, the hospitals have earned numerous awards for clinical excellence, including being named one of the World's Best Hospitals 2025 by Newsweek, one of the Best Hospitals for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report, one of America's 100 Best for Cardiac Care by Healthgrades and becoming the San Francisco Bay Area's first Magnet hospital, earning four consecutive designations from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for nursing excellence. Key service lines include cancer care, cardiovascular care, maternity care, mental health and addiction services, orthopedics, pulmonology, urology, and women's health. Visit to learn more. Media ContactRoss Coyle, senior external communications specialist, El Camino HealthRoss_Coyle@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE El Camino Health Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Prime Healthcare Hospitals Recognized Among Nation's Safest by The Leapfrog Group
Recognition reflects Prime's continued investment in safety, quality, and compassionate care throughout its expanding network. ONTARIO, Calif., May 06, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Prime Healthcare announced today that 31 of its hospitals across 13 states have earned an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for spring 2025, reinforcing Prime's unwavering commitment to high-quality, evidence-based, and patient-centered care. The prestigious national recognition comes on the heels of Prime's recent expansion into the Chicago area through the acquisition of eight hospitals, care facilities, and medical groups from Ascension Illinois. Prime's continued growth is matched by its steadfast focus on delivering exceptional care and advancing clinical outcomes. "Achieving an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade reflects the tremendous dedication and hard work of those committed to patient safety," said Leah Binder, President and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. "I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Prime Healthcare, its leadership, clinicians, staff, and volunteers for fostering a culture where patients come first and safety is always a top priority." Among the 31 Prime hospitals receiving an "A" grade, 27 earned consecutive top grades across multiple grading periods, exemplifying a consistent culture of safety and quality. East Liverpool City Hospital (OH) and Lake Huron Medical Center (MI) have achieved straight "A" ratings since 2018, while Providence Medical Center (MO) has maintained its top-tier performance since 2019. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade evaluates over 30 national performance measures related to medical errors, infections, and injuries. Grades are issued twice annually and represent a trusted benchmark of hospital performance. "This recognition reflects the extraordinary efforts of our physicians, nurses, and healthcare teams who put patient safety and clinical quality at the forefront every day," said Sunny Bhatia, MD, President and Chief Medical Officer of Prime Healthcare. "Prime Healthcare was founded by physicians with a mission to transform community hospitals. These 'A' grades demonstrate our dedication to that mission and to the patients and families who rely on us for compassionate, high-quality care." Prime remains one of the nation's most recognized health systems for patient safety, clinical excellence, and quality outcomes. This year alone, Prime hospitals received more than 150 clinical quality awards from Healthgrades—including "America's 100 Best by Specialty," Specialty Excellence, and Five-Star Awards—and have been named among the nation's "100 Top Hospitals" by Premier a total of 72 times. Reflecting its mission to provide compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care, Prime was also recognized by the Lown Institute as a Top 10 Health System for social responsibility, health equity, and clinical outcomes.
Business Wire
06-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Prime Healthcare Hospitals Recognized Among Nation's Safest by The Leapfrog Group
ONTARIO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Prime Healthcare announced today that 31 of its hospitals across 13 states have earned an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for spring 2025, reinforcing Prime's unwavering commitment to high-quality, evidence-based, and patient-centered care. 'This recognition reflects the dedication of our physicians, nurses, and teams who prioritize patient safety,' said Sunny Bhatia, MD, President, Prime Healthcare. 'These 'A' grades show our commitment to transforming hospitals and delivering quality care.' Share The prestigious national recognition comes on the heels of Prime's recent expansion into the Chicago area through the acquisition of eight hospitals, care facilities, and medical groups from Ascension Illinois. Prime's continued growth is matched by its steadfast focus on delivering exceptional care and advancing clinical outcomes. 'Achieving an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade reflects the tremendous dedication and hard work of those committed to patient safety,' said Leah Binder, President and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. 'I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Prime Healthcare, its leadership, clinicians, staff, and volunteers for fostering a culture where patients come first and safety is always a top priority.' Among the 31 Prime hospitals receiving an 'A' grade, 27 earned consecutive top grades across multiple grading periods, exemplifying a consistent culture of safety and quality. East Liverpool City Hospital (OH) and Lake Huron Medical Center (MI) have achieved straight 'A' ratings since 2018, while Providence Medical Center (MO) has maintained its top-tier performance since 2019. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade evaluates over 30 national performance measures related to medical errors, infections, and injuries. Grades are issued twice annually and represent a trusted benchmark of hospital performance. 'This recognition reflects the extraordinary efforts of our physicians, nurses, and healthcare teams who put patient safety and clinical quality at the forefront every day,' said Sunny Bhatia, MD, President and Chief Medical Officer of Prime Healthcare. 'Prime Healthcare was founded by physicians with a mission to transform community hospitals. These 'A' grades demonstrate our dedication to that mission and to the patients and families who rely on us for compassionate, high-quality care.' Prime remains one of the nation's most recognized health systems for patient safety, clinical excellence, and quality outcomes. This year alone, Prime hospitals received more than 150 clinical quality awards from Healthgrades—including 'America's 100 Best by Specialty,' Specialty Excellence, and Five-Star Awards—and have been named among the nation's '100 Top Hospitals' by Premier a total of 72 times. Reflecting its mission to provide compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care, Prime was also recognized by the Lown Institute as a Top 10 Health System for social responsibility, health equity, and clinical outcomes. The full list of Prime Healthcare hospitals receiving Spring 2025 'A' grades can be found below. Chino Valley Medical Center, Chino, CA Coshocton Regional Medical Center, Coshocton, OH Desert Valley Hospital, Victorville, CA East Liverpool City Hospital, East Liverpool, OH Garden City Hospital, Garden City, MI Harlingen Medical Center, Harlingen, TX La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, La Palma, CA Lake Huron Medical Center, Port Huron, MI Landmark Medical Center, Woonsocket, RI Lower Bucks Hospital, Bristol, PA Mercy Medical Center – Aurora, IL Mission Regional Medical Center, Mission, TX Monroe Hospital, Bloomington, IN Montclair Hospital Medical Center, Montclair, CA North Vista Hospital, North Las Vegas, NV Paradise Valley Hospital, National City, CA Providence Medical Center, Kansas City, KS Riverview Regional Medical Center, Gadsden, AL Roxborough Memorial Hospital, Philadelphia, PA Saint Clare's Hospital of Dover, Dover, NJ Saint Francis Hospital, Evanston, IL Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center, Reno, NV Saint Michael's Medical Center, Newark, NJ San Dimas Community Hospital, San Dimas, CA Shasta Regional Medical Center, Redding, CA Sherman Oaks Hospital, Sherman Oaks, CA St. Francis Medical Center, Lynwood, CA St. Joseph Medical Center, Kansas City, MO St. Mary's General Hospital, Passaic, NJ St. Mary's Hospital, Kankakee, IL Suburban Community Hospital, Norristown, PA To see full Leapfrog grade details and to access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit About Prime Healthcare and Prime Healthcare Foundation Prime Healthcare is an award-winning health system operating 51 hospitals and more than 360 outpatient locations in 14 states, providing over 2.5 million patient visits annually. It is one of the nation's leading health systems, with nearly 57,000 employees and physicians. Eighteen of the Prime Healthcare hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity. Based in Ontario, California, Prime Healthcare is nationally recognized for award-winning quality care and has been named a 10 Top and 15 Top Health System by Truven Health Analytics. Its hospitals have been named among the nation's '100 Top Hospitals' 72 times and is one of Healthgrades most awarded health systems in the nation for patient safety. To learn more, please visit Find Prime Healthcare on:
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Darnall Army Medical Center gets ‘A' safety grade for third time
Fort Cavazos, Tx (FOX 44) – The Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center earned its third consecutive 'A' Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national organization, focused on health care quality. The honor marks national recognition for a commitment to patient safety. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade stands as the only hospital ratings program focused solely on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries that kill more than 500 patients a day in the United States. This program is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. 'We at CRDAMC are proud to have earned an 'A' Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. This is in recognition of our achievements in and focus on protecting our patients from preventable harm and error in the hospital,' said Col. Garrick Cramer, commander, CRDAMC. 'This honor belongs to the entire CRDAMC team who are dedicated to protecting patients from harm and meeting the highest safety standards in the United States.' Darnall is designated a Level III trauma center and serves soldiers, retirees, and their families. You may see the details of Darnall's rating here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
