UH Cleveland Medical Center Earns Top Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group

CLEVELAND - University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center along with several community hospitals including, UH Parma, UH Samaritan and UH St. John medical centers earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade by The Leapfrog Group, a prestigious national honor recognizing hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers that demonstrate the highest standards in patient safety and quality care.

This distinction showcases the relentless focus on Zero Harm initiatives championed by University Hospitals to protect patients and deliver high-quality care.

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade stands as the only hospital ratings program focused solely on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries that kill more than 500 patients a day in the United States.

“Disciplined management and shared accountability are the foundations of our Zero Harm journey,” said Peter Pronovost, MD, PhD, FCCM, Chief Quality & Clinical Transformation Officer and Veale Distinguished Chair in Leadership and Clinical Transformation. “I am proud of how our teams united to reduce infections, improve outcomes, and enhance the safety of every patient in our care.”

The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization, assigns a letter grade to general hospitals across the country based on more than 30 national performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries, and infections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.

“This recognition affirms our commitment to quality and safety as our NorthStar,” said Stathis Antoniades, MPH, FABC, President, UH Cleveland Medical Center. “Every patient’s outcome and experience, and the trust they place in us, remains at the core of all we do. By being transparent about our progress, we strengthen our focus and commitment to what matters most, delivering exceptional care to patients every day.”

Leapfrog’s publicly available hospital grades are intended as a tool to empower patients. UH Cleveland Medical Center closely monitors quality measures like hospital-acquired infections and readmission rates. All caregivers, including nurses and physicians, are encouraged to actively advocate for their patients, which leads to a culture of shared responsibility and accountability. 

The grading system is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring. To see full grade details and access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org.