New grade for Spring 2025 is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety
Greenwich, CT (May 1, 2025) – Greenwich Hospital has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety, achieving a top score for the Spring 2025 report.
Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them.
“The safety of our patients is our most important priority and the focus of every interaction, every decision and every patient-care plan,” said Robert Blenderman, PA, president. “I’m extremely proud of our team at Greenwich Hospital for their exceptional performance and collaboration in keeping our patients safe in our care.”
“This is an outstanding achievement for Greenwich Hospital,” said Karen Santucci, MD, chief medical officer. “As a high reliability organization, we strive to consistently perform safely, efficiently and with high quality.”
Greenwich Hospital earned “A” grades in the Spring and Fall of 2023, as well as Fall 2022.
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade rates the safety of general hospitals in the United States. The grade is based on over 30 measures, including the number of errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as the hospital's systems to prevent them. The program is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring.
“This recognition is testament to an unwavering commitment to patient safety and dedication in providing the highest level of care possible,” Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group, stated. “An “A” grade reflects will on your institutional culture and tells prospective employees, patients and clinicians that your hospitals are a leader in keeping patients safe.”
Greenwich Hospital is a member of Yale New Haven Health. Greenwich is a 206-bed (includes 32 isolettes) community hospital serving lower Fairfield County, Connecticut and Westchester County, New York. It is a academic affiliate of Yale School of Medicine. Since opening in 1903, Greenwich Hospital has evolved into a progressive medical center and teaching institution representing all medical specialties and offering a wide range of medical, surgical, diagnostic and wellness programs. Greenwich Hospital is recognized throughout the healthcare industry as a leader in service and patient satisfaction excellence. Greenwich Hospital has the prestigious Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the nation’s highest honor of nursing excellence. www.greenwichhospital.org
