8 NYC Hospitals Earn Poor Grades for Patient Safety: Report Card
Leakfrog Group Releases Annual Report Card
Eight NYC hospitals earned a “D” for patient safety in a report card released by the Leapfrog Group, a healthcare watchdog organization. The report card grades facilities on how well they protect patients from preventable medical errors, accidents, injuries, and infections.
NYC Hospitals with Poor Grades
The facilities 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
Only two NYC hospitals, NYU Langone hospitals in Manhattan and Brooklyn, received an “A” grade. Northwell Health, which runs Staten Island University Hospital, has been steadily improving its ratings since it began participating in the patient safety report card in 2022.
NYU Langone’s Response
In a statement, NYU Langone Health pointed out that the high marks extend to Tisch Hospital and Kimmel Pavilion in Manhattan, NYU Langone Hospital — Long Island, and NYU Langone Hospital — Brooklyn.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull’s Response
NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull earned a “D” grade.
Other Hospitals’ Responses
The Post reached out to each of the “D” city hospitals for comment. Northwell Health defended its commitment to patient safety, stating that patient safety is paramount and that it relies on various metrics to ensure the delivery of quality care to every patient. Staten Island University Hospital also responded, stating that it remains one of its safest hospitals, with a four-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Leapfrog Group’s Report Card
The Leapfrog Group report card is released twice a year, with nearly 3,000 US hospitals graded. New York placed 39th in the country, with 11.8% of its hospitals earning an “A” grade, a slight improvement from the fall of 2023.
Conclusion
The Leapfrog Group’s report card highlights the importance of patient safety in healthcare. While some NYC hospitals have received poor grades, others have excelled. As healthcare organizations strive to improve patient safety, it is essential to recognize the efforts of those who are doing well and to support those who are struggling.
FAQs
* What is the Leapfrog Group?
+ The Leapfrog Group is a non-profit organization that aims to improve patient safety and quality of care in the US healthcare system.
* What is the patient safety report card?
+ The patient safety report card is an annual report that grades hospitals on their performance in preventing medical errors, accidents, injuries, and infections.
* How many NYC hospitals received a “D” grade?
+ Eight NYC hospitals received a “D” grade in the patient safety report card.
* How many hospitals in New York received an “A” grade?
+ 11.8% of New York’s hospitals received an “A” grade, placing the state 39th in the country.
