Saint Joseph London Earns National Recognition With An ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade

Saint Joseph London earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care, during the fall grading period. This national distinction recognizes Saint Joseph London’s achievements in protecting patients from harm and error in the hospital. “The safety and well-being of our patients is our top priority,” said John Yanes, president, Saint Joseph London. “This recognition from The Leapfrog Group illustrates our steadfast commitment to the high quality care our community expects from Saint Joseph London. We are proud of the dedication from our caregivers to this standard of excellence.” Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 national performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm. To see Saint Joseph London’s full grade details and to access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org.