Doylestown Hospital Earns a Fall “A” Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group

DOYLESTOWN, PA (November 15, 2024) - Doylestown Hospital was awarded an "A" Hospital Safety Grade for the 17th consecutive time by The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit upholding the standard of excellence in patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers.

This recognition places Doylestown Hospital among just 30% of hospitals nationwide to achieve a fall 2024 "A" rating. In achieving the Leapfrog "A" since fall 2016, Doylestown Hospital is the only hospital in Pennsylvania to have done so, and is among only 59 hospitals nationwide.

"Keeping our patients safe is among our most sacred duties," said Jim Brexler, President and CEO of Doylestown Health, "Our team at Doylestown Hospital takes this responsibility to heart, and we work tirelessly to maintain the highest possible standards of care and safety, every day. We're so proud to have achieved this rating consistently through 17 cycles, a distinction we alone hold across all of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania."

The Leapfrog Group assigns an "A," "B," "C," "D" or "F" grade to general hospitals nationwide based on over 30 performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them.

"Everyone who works and volunteers at Doylestown Hospital should take immense pride in this accomplishment," said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. "I commend Doylestown Hospital for your unwavering dedication to prioritizing patients which is evident in your consistent achievement of an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade for the past eight years."

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program focused exclusively on preventable medical errors, injuries and infections that can lead to harm or even death. 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 Doylestown Hospital's full grade details and to access essential patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org. Connect with The Leapfrog Group on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram, and stay updated through the newsletter.

About Doylestown Health

Doylestown Health is a comprehensive healthcare system of inpatient, outpatient, and wellness education services connected to meet the health needs of the local and regional community. Renowned locally, regionally, and nationally, the flagship of Doylestown Health is Doylestown Hospital, a not-for-profit, community teaching hospital with 247 beds and a medical staff of more than 435 physicians who provide the highest quality care in over 50 specialties.

Doylestown Hospital provides superior healthcare and offers advanced surgical procedures, innovative medical treatments, and comprehensive specialty services. Now in its 100th year of service in central Bucks County, Doylestown Hospital is proud to educate and train the next generation of physicians through its residency programs. Doylestown Hospital is the only hospital in Pennsylvania to achieve 16 consecutive 'A' grades for patient safety from Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. Learn more at doylestownhealth.org.

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 for patient safety. 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. For more, follow them on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram and sign up for their newsletter.