Yale New Haven Health Hospitals Earn 'A' Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group

From Yale New Haven Health:

NEW HAVEN, CT — Yale New Haven Hospital, Bridgeport Hospital, Greenwich Hospital, and Westerly Hospital (RI) earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group.

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The national nonprofit watchdog is focused on patient safety, underscoring Yale New Haven Health’s ongoing commitment to delivering the safest possible care.

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade assigns letter grades ranging from “A” to “F” to general hospitals nationwide, based on evidence‑based measures focused exclusively on preventable medical errors, injuries and infections.

“Earning top safety grades across our health system reflects a deep and sustained commitment to protecting our patients from harm,” said Christopher O’Connor, CEO, Yale New Haven Health. “Safety is not a program at our hospitals – it is a foundational value that guides everyday actions, from infection prevention and medication safety to consistently following stringent clinical protocols.”

“We are proud to receive an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group, which reflects our unwavering commitment to providing the safest, highest-quality care for every patient, every day, said Katherine Heilpern, MD, president, Yale New Haven Hospital (YNHH). "As an academic medical center and one of the largest hospitals in the country, this recognition is a testament to the dedication of our physicians, nurses, and staff, who work tirelessly to create a culture of safety and accountability across our organization.”

These results are driven by strong infrastructure, disciplined use of best practices and constant attention to improvement. Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in New London earned a “B.”

“High‑reliability care depends on thousands of decisions made correctly every day,” said Deborah Rhodes, MD, senior vice president and chief quality officer, Yale New Haven Health. “Our teams have hardwired patient safety into daily practice and these grades reflect their vigilance, teamwork and unwavering focus on quality.”

Yale New Haven Health continues to prioritize key patient safety initiatives, including falls prevention, reduction of hospital‑acquired infections (HAIs) and prevention of post‑surgical complications, supported by robust data, clinician engagement and system‑wide accountability.

“An ‘A’ grade is a strong sign that our hospitals are deeply committed to protecting patients from harm,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “We commend the leadership, board, clinicians, staff and volunteers for the role each played in earning this distinction.”

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program focused solely on preventable medical errors, infections, and injuries, which together claim the lives of more than 500 patients every day in the United States. The program is peer‑reviewed, fully transparent, free to the public, and updated twice annually in the spring and fall.