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