HERSHEY, Pa. — Penn State Health’s steadfast commitment to patient safety has once again placed all five of its hospitals among the safest in the nation, according to the latest Hospital Safety Grades from the Leapfrog Group.
“Our commitment to safety is embedded in every aspect of care we provide,” said Michael Kupferman, chief executive officer of Penn State Health. “These grades reflect the dedication of our entire team to creating a secure, healing environment for every patient, every day.”
For the second consecutive reporting period, Penn State Health Hampden, Lancaster and Milton S. Hershey medical centers have each earned an “A” grade — the highest possible rating. Penn State Health Holy Spirit and St. Joseph medical centers again received strong “B” grades, underscoring consistent performance across the health system.
The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit focused on health care transparency and safety, evaluates nearly 3,000 general acute-care hospitals twice a year. Grades are based on more than 30 publicly available measures that assess how effectively hospitals prevent medical errors, injuries, infections and other harm to patients.
“Achieving an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade reflects enormous dedication to patient safety,” said Leah Binder, president and chief executive officer of the Leapfrog Group. “I extend my congratulations to Penn State Health, its leadership, clinicians, staff and volunteers for creating a culture where patients come first.”
To view the full survey results, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org.