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Seven Northwell Hospitals Earn ‘A’ Grade in Leapfrog Safety Report

NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Seven Northwell Health hospitals, earned a top ‘A’ rating for patient safety according to a report released today by the Leapfrog Group for Spring 2024. The national distinction recognizes the health system’s commitment to patient safety and achievements in promoting best outcomes.

Leapfrog’s Hospital’s 2024 Spring Grade report showed the following Northwell hospitals earned a top ‘A’ rating:

- Glen Cove Hospital
- Huntington Hospital
- Mather Hospital
- Northern Westchester Hospital
- Peconic Bay Medical Center
- Plainview Hospital
- South Shore University Hospital

“This honor is a testament to Northwell’s commitment to raising health and putting patients first,” said Peter Silver, MD, senior vice president, associate chief medical officer and chief quality officer at Northwell Health. “It takes complete dedication at every level to truly prioritize the well-being of those we serve. This recognition reaffirms our mission to deliver the highest standard of care, day in and day out.”

The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit organization, assigns A, B, C, D or F grades to nearly 3,000 acute-care hospitals nationwide, which is based on 30 evidence-based patient safety performance measures, as well as federal data. The organization issues the report twice annually.

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About Northwell Health
Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 21 hospitals, about 900 outpatient facilities and more than 12,000 affiliated physicians. We care for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Our 85,000 employees – 18,900 nurses and 4,900 employed doctors, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners – are working to change health care for the better. We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn.

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Miriam Sholder
516-427-3762
msholder@northwell.edu

Northwell Health


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msholder@northwell.edu

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