University of Chicago Medical Center earns 28th consecutive ‘A’ grade for hospital safety from The Leapfrog Group
The University of Chicago Medical Center remains among an elite group of only 11 hospitals nationwide to sustain 28 consecutive “A” grades since The Leapfrog Group began its bi-annual evaluations in 2012. In addition to being the only “straight A” hospital in Chicago, the University of Chicago Medical Center is also the only research-intensive academic hospital in the country with such a record.
Leapfrog’s Hospital Safety Grade rankings highlight hospitals that demonstrate exceptional performance in protecting patients from preventable harm.
“Achieving this milestone reflects the relentless dedication of our entire staff to creating a culture where patient safety is paramount,” said Krista Curell, President of the University of Chicago Medical Center, the flagship hospital for the UChicago Medicine health system. “Our focus on continuous improvement and teamwork ensures that every patient receives the safest, highest-quality care possible.”
Elsewhere within the health system, UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial in Harvey improved in Leapfrog’s survey, earning a B grade this cycle after several rounds of receiving a C. In the western suburbs, UChicago Medicine AdventHealth hospitals also scored positive grades, with the Hinsdale, La Grange and Bolingbrook locations scoring an A and the GlenOaks site receiving a B.
The Leapfrog Group evaluates hospitals nationwide using evidence-based metrics centered on preventing errors, accidents, injuries and infections. A rigorous, peer-reviewed process includes over 30 performance indicators, and it assesses how well clinical teams communicate with patients to minimize risks.
“My sincere congratulations to the University of Chicago Medical Center for upholding patient safety standards through thick and thin, achieving an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade for 28 consecutive rounds of the Safety Grade,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “Consistently earning an A demonstrates a long-term, organization-wide commitment to putting patient safety first.”
Leapfrog’s Hospital Safety Grade remains the only national rating system focused exclusively on preventable medical errors and infections, which contribute to over 500 patient deaths daily in the U.S. The results are publicly available on The Leapfrog Group’s website.