Northern Westchester Hospital Earns 'A' In New Leapfrog Safety Report

MOUNT KISCO, NY — A Westchester hospital is celebrating its place on the honor roll in the most important subject of all.

Northern Westchester Hospital earned a top 'A' rating for its patient safety, according to a report released today by the Leapfrog Group for Spring 2024. The national distinction recognizes the hospital’s commitment to patient safety and achievements in promoting best outcomes.

"Securing an 'A' hospital safety grade from The Leapfrog Group is no easy task," Northern Westchester Hospital Director Derek Anderson said. "It underscores our hospital’s steadfast dedication to both patient safety and person-centered care. The achievement highlights the tireless efforts of our remarkable staff, reaffirming our mission to deliver the highest standard of healthcare excellence while prioritizing the individual needs of every patient we serve."

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The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit organization, assigns A, B, C, D or F grades to nearly 3,000 acute-care hospitals nationwide. The rankings are based on 30 patient safety performance measures, as well as federal data. The group issues the report twice annually.

This isn't the first time Northern Westchester Hospital has been nationally recognized for its care. The hospital earned the MAGNET award, a designation granted by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in recognition of nursing excellence. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) gave NHW four of out of five stars for service quality in 2023. Earlier this year, Northern Westchester Hospital was the only hospital in Westchester County to receive Healthgrades 2024 America’s 250 Best Hospitals Award.

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Besides Northern Westchester, Leapfrog’s Hospital’s 2024 Spring Grade report showed that six other Northwell hospitals earned a top 'A' rating including, Glen Cove Hospital, Huntington Hospital, Mather Hospital, Peconic Bay Medical Center, Plainview Hospital, and South Shore University Hospital