Danbury Hospital achieves ‘A’ grade for exceptional quality and patient safety

The Leapfrog Group recognized Danbury Hospital for its commitment to delivering excellent healthcare.

Northwell Health’s Danbury Hospital, has earned an ‘A’ hospital safety grade from The Leapfrog Group. This top-tier rating reflects the hospital’s dedication to preventing medical errors, implementing strong infection controls and fostering a culture that prioritizes patient well-being above all.

The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit organization focused on advancing quality care in American healthcare. Quality at Danbury Hospital goes beyond meeting benchmarks; it means delivering healthcare that patients and their families can trust. From rigorous staff training to adopting the latest evidence-based practices, Danbury Hospital designs each aspect of care to ensure patient safety at every step.

This recognition stands as proof of the dedication, skills and compassion shown by Danbury Hospital care teams. These healthcare professionals consistently go the extra mile, making quality and safety their top priorities. Their unwavering commitment and hard work make achievements like this possible and reinforce the hospital’s promise to provide the highest standard of care possible.

“This ‘A’ grade reflects the collaborative spirit that drives our hospital teams,” says Aparna Oltikar, MD, vice president of medical affairs and chair of medicine for Danbury and New Milford Hospitals. “Meeting this level of excellence is no small feat, and the result of executing the latest care standards, making ongoing improvements and focusing on safety. This recognition is a reassurance that our patients and community are in capable, caring hands. I am grateful to our staff for ensuring everyone consistently receives quality healthcare.”

Danbury Hospital consistently achieve quality recognition from reputable organizations that set healthcare standards, such as the American Heart Association for heart attack and stroke care and Healthgrades for specialty care. View a full list of Danbury Hospital awards and accreditations.

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is a nationally recognized rating that provides patients and their families with objective data to make informed healthcare decisions. Updated biannually, this grade reflects over 30 safety performance measures, from hospital system efficacy to infection prevention and harm reduction strategies. The rigorous, peer-reviewed criteria Leapfrog uses to ensure that an “A” grade is a distinguished indicator of quality and trustworthiness.

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