Leapfrog Fall 2024 Hospital Safety Grades Released

The Leapfrog Group's Fall 2024 hospital safety grades reveal significant improvements in patient safety across the U.S., yet highlight ongoing challenges. Doylestown Hospital in Pennsylvania celebrated its 17th consecutive 'A' grade, showcasing its consistent excellence in patient safety. Conversely, Detroit Medical Center's Sinai-Grace and Detroit Receiving Hospitals were downgraded to an 'F,' underscoring the variability in hospital safety. Utah leads with the highest percentage of 'A' hospitals, followed by Virginia and other states, reflecting regional differences in safety performance. Despite overall progress since the pandemic, Leapfrog emphasizes the need for hospitals to accelerate improvements to prevent avoidable harm and fatalities.