NYC Hospitals Receive Poor Patient Safety Grades
Eight hospitals in New York City have been awarded a “D” for patient safety in a report card released by the Leapfrog Group, a health care watchdog organization.
Poorly Graded Hospitals
The hospitals that received a “D” grade are:
* St. Barnabas Hospital and the Montefiore Medical Center Einstein and Moses campuses in The Bronx
* NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull and Brookdale Hospital Medical Center in Brooklyn
* St. John’s Episcopal Hospital-South Shore and Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in Queens
* Staten Island University Hospital — North Campus
NYU Langone Hospitals Excel
On the other hand, NYU Langone hospitals in Manhattan and Brooklyn were the only ones in the city to earn an “A” grade. The high marks extend to Tisch Hospital and Kimmel Pavilion in Manhattan, NYU Langone Hospital — Long Island, and NYU Langone Hospital — Brooklyn.
Northwell Health Defends Patient Safety Record
Northwell Health, which runs Staten Island University Hospital, has defended its commitment to patient safety. The organization stated that patient safety is paramount and that they rely on a variety of metrics to ensure they are delivering quality care to every patient.
Leapfrog Group Report Card
The Leapfrog Group report card is released twice a year, with nearly 3,000 US hospitals graded. The report card is based on how well hospitals protect patients from preventable medical errors, accidents, injuries, and infections.
New York State Performance
New York state placed 39th in the country with 11.8% of its hospitals earning an “A” grade, a slight improvement from the fall of 2023. However, three hospitals in the state scored an “F” in the new report card.
Conclusion
The Leapfrog Group report card highlights the importance of patient safety in healthcare. While some hospitals in New York City have been awarded poor grades, others have excelled. The report card serves as a reminder for hospitals to continually improve their patient safety protocols and procedures.
FAQs
Q: What is the Leapfrog Group report card?
A: The Leapfrog Group report card is a twice-yearly assessment of hospital performance in patient safety, based on data from Leapfrog’s hospital safety and quality measures.
Q: What is the criteria for grading hospitals?
A: Hospitals are graded on how well they protect patients from preventable medical errors, accidents, injuries, and infections.
Q: What are the different grades awarded by the Leapfrog Group?
A: The Leapfrog Group awards grades ranging from “A” to “F” based on a hospital’s performance in patient safety.
Q: Which hospitals in New York City received a “D” grade?
A: Eight hospitals in New York City received a “D” grade: St. Barnabas Hospital, the Montefiore Medical Center Einstein and Moses campuses, NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull, Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, St. John’s Episcopal Hospital-South Shore, Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, and Staten Island University Hospital — North Campus.
