Meritus Medical Center earns 4th ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade

New grade from Leapfrog for fall 2024 is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety

Meritus Medical Center earned its fourth straight “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety.

Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them. 

“At Meritus Health, being dedicated to our community means prioritizing patient safety," said Chief Operating Officer Carrie Adams, Pharm.D. "Earning our fourth consecutive ‘A’ in Hospital Safety Grade reflects the commitment of our team members to safeguard our patients and enhance community health.”

“Achieving an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade is a significant accomplishment for Meritus Medical Center,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “It reflects enormous dedication to your patients and their families, and your whole community should be proud. I extend my congratulations to Meritus Medical Center, its leadership, clinicians, staff and volunteers for their tireless efforts to put patients first.”

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. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring.

To explore Meritus Medical Center’s full grade details and to find valuable tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org. To learn more about Meritus and its mission, vision and values, go to www.meritushealth.com, and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.