HOSPITAL SAFETY MATTERS NOW MORE THAN EVER.

Catholic Health has the region’s most “A” grades for safety.

With us, patient safety always comes first.

Catholic Health received the region’s highest overall safety scores in the Leapfrog Group’s Hospital Safety Grade Report for spring 2022. Kenmore Mercy received its 17th consecutive “A,” the most in New York State, while Sisters of Charity Hospital increased from a “B” to an “A” since last fall’s report. This national distinction recognizes Kenmore Mercy’s and Sisters Hospital’s achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm.

What is the Leapfrog Group?

33Based in Washington, DC, The Leapfrog Group is an independent industry watchdog founded more than a decade ago by the nation’s largest employers to improve healthcare quality and safety for consumers.

The group strives to promote transparency in healthcare quality reporting, by grading hospitals from “A” to “F” on how well they protect patients from medical errors, infections, and other preventable harm.

Developed under the guidance of an expert panel, the Leapfrog Group uses 27 measures of publicly available hospital safety data to assign a letter grade to hospitals across the U.S. on their overall ability to keep patients safe from preventable harm. In the Spring 2022 report of more than 2,800 hospitals, 33% earned an “A,” 24% earned a “B,” 36% earned a “C,” 7% a “D” and less than 1% an “F.”

“A” Safety Grade Hospitals

Recognized nationally for its orthopedic care and distinguished as a leader in nursing, Kenmore Mercy Hospital is a community facility with all of the services and amenities of a large hospital.

Buffalo’s first established hospital, Sisters is known for its exceptional maternity care, advanced vascular surgery and comprehensive orthopedic care.

Additional Safety Grade Hospitals

Catholic Health’s largest hospital in Western New York, Mercy Hospital of Buffalo is accredited by the Joint Commission, providing the region’s highest level of stroke care. The hospital also provides a full range of advanced cardiac care as well as leading maternity services.

Specializing in maternity services, surgical services and emergency care, Mount St. Mary’s Hospital in Lewiston is recognized for providing superior healthcare in a community setting.

With us, patient safety always comes first.

Catholic Health received the region’s highest overall safety scores in the Leapfrog Group’s Hospital Safety Grade Report for spring 2022. Kenmore Mercy received its 17th consecutive “A,” the most in New York State, while Sisters of Charity Hospital increased from a “B” to an “A” since last fall’s report. This national distinction recognizes Kenmore Mercy’s and Sisters Hospital’s achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm.

What is the Leapfrog Group?

“A” Safety Grade Hospitals

Recognized nationally for its orthopedic care and distinguished as a leader in nursing, Kenmore Mercy Hospital is a community facility with all of the services and amenities of a large hospital.