New Brunswick, N.J. – November 10, 2021 —Saint Peter’s University Hospital received an “A”
Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2021, a national distinction recognizing Saint Peter’s achievements in protecting patients from harm and error in the hospital. This is Saint Peter’s third consecutive “A” hospital safety grade.
The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization, assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 national performance measures reflecting errors, injuries, accidents and infections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program based exclusively on hospital prevention of medical errors and harms to patients. The grading system is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring.
“The unwavering commitment demonstrated by the entire team at Saint Peter’s while dealing with the many challenges brought about by the pandemic is truly very impressive,” said Leslie D. Hirsch, FACHE, president and CEO of Saint Peter’s Healthcare System. “Receiving Leapfrog’s highest safety grade as we continue to deal with COVID-19 reinforces patient confidence in our ability to deliver evidence-based clinical practices in combination with compassionate care, making us a destination for health care in the central New Jersey region.”
“An ‘A’ Safety Grade is a tremendous achievement, of which this community should be extremely proud,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “I thank the leadership and workforce of Saint Peter’s University Hospital for its commitment to prioritizing patients and their safety, especially during these trying times.”
To see Saint Peter’s full grade details and access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit
HospitalSafetyGrade.org and follow The Leapfrog Group on
Twitter and
Facebook.
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About Saint Peter’s University Hospital
Saint Peter’s University Hospital, a member of Saint Peter’s Healthcare System, is a 478-bed acute-care teaching hospital sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen. Saint Peter’s, which received its sixth consecutive designation as a Magnet® hospital for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center in 2020, is a state-designated children’s hospital and a regional perinatal center, and is a regional specialist in diabetes, gastroenterology, head and neck surgery, oncology, orthopedics, and women’s services. The Children’s Hospital at Saint Peter’s University Hospital provides families with access to a full range of pediatric specialties, including a nationally recognized Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, pediatric surgery and orthopedic surgery featuring innovative anterior scoliosis correction. The hospital offers a midwifery service and the brand-new state-of-the-art Mary V. O’Shea Birth Center. Saint Peter’s is a sponsor of residency programs in obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics and internal medicine, and is a major clinical affiliate of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences. Visit
saintpetershcs.com or call 732.745.8600.
About The Leapfrog Group
Founded in 2000 by large employers and other purchasers,
The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit organization driving a movement for giant leaps forward in the quality and safety of American health care. The flagship
Leapfrog Hospital Survey and new
Leapfrog Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Survey collect and
transparently report hospital and ASC performance, empowering purchasers to find the highest-value care and giving consumers the lifesaving information they need to make informed decisions. The
Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, Leapfrog’s other main initiative, assigns letter grades to hospitals based on their record of patient safety, helping consumers protect themselves and their families from errors, injuries, accidents, and infections.