11 Northwell Health hospitals have earned the highest patient safety grade from the Leapfrog Group's Spring 2025 report, a national nonprofit that rates hospitals across the country on safety, quality and transparency.
Leapfrog releases a Hospital Safety Grade report card twice a year. The report looks at more than 3,000 acute-care hospitals across the country and assigns each hospital a letter grade, ranging from A to F, based on how well they protect patients from medical errors, accidents, injuries and infections.
Jill Kalman is the senior vice president, chief medical officer and deputy physician in chief at Northwell.
"Patient quality and safety is our top priority at Northwell," Kilman said in a release. "As we mark Patient Experience Week, we celebrate the dedication of our team members who ensure that every patient receives compassionate, expert care. These A-rated Northwell hospitals are a reflection of the outstanding work happening across our system every day."
11 Northwell hospitals earned an A grade In the group’s Spring 2025 report: Glen Cove Hospital, Huntington Hospital, Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan, Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park, LIJ Forest Hills, Mather Hospital in Port Jefferson, Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco, Phelps Hospital in Sleepy Hollow, Plainview Hospital, South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore and Syosset Hospital.
Leapfrog evaluates hospitals using 22 measures that cover clinical processes, structural factors and patient outcomes such as infection prevention.
New York ranks 31st in the nation for the percentage of hospitals earning an A grade with a rate of 25 percent, below the national average. However, 73 percent of Northwell hospitals have earned an A.
Leapfrog also recognizes “Straight A” hospitals, which have earned an A grade in at least five consecutive reporting periods. Only about 12 percent of hospitals nationwide have achieved this honor, including three Northwell hospitals: Mather Hospital, Northern Westchester Hospital and South Shore University Hospital.
"The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades are another demonstration that our team members are committed to providing the highest quality and safest care to patients," said Peter Silver, senior vice president and chief quality officer at Northwell in a release. "Northwell's promise every day to the communities that we serve is that we will continue to raise health for all."
Patients who are treated at hospitals with higher safety grades are less likely to experience complications or injuries during their stay, according to Leapfrog. The group hopes its reports encourage hospitals to maintain high standards and continue improving care.
"All hospitals should be proud to earn an A, but they should not rest on that laurel," said Leah Binder, president and CEO of Leapfrog Group, in a release. "Patient safety is a relentless, never-ending quest to put patients first."
Northwell Health is the largest healthcare provider and private employer in New York State, with 21 hospitals and more than 900 outpatient facilities.
Northwell Health’s 21 hospitals and 900 outpatient facilities make it the largest healthcare provider and private employer in New York State.
