Six Endeavor Health hospitals in Chicago receive A grades in patient safety, while Michigan hospitals see a decline.

The Leapfrog Group released its Fall 2024 Hospital Safety Grades, evaluating hospitals on patient safety. Six Endeavor Health hospitals in the Chicago area received A grades, with Elmhurst Hospital maintaining a perfect record since 2012. Hospitals in New Jersey and Pennsylvania also showed improvements, with over 40% of Pennsylvania hospitals earning A or B grades. However, Michigan hospitals saw a decline, with four receiving F grades. Leapfrog evaluates hospitals on measures like infections, safety practices, and surgical complications, with grades updated twice annually.

November 15, 2024
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