Hoag Earns Straight “A’s” on the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

Both Newport Beach and Irvine hospitals continue to set the standard for patient safety, achieving the nation's top honor

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., November 15, 2024 - Hoag has once again been awarded straight "A's" by the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for its hospitals in Newport Beach and Irvine, continuing its exceptional track record in patient safety. This designation places Hoag among the nation's top-performing hospitals for protecting patients from preventable harm and medical errors, a reflection of the organization's commitment to high-quality, compassionate care for all of Orange County.

"Patient safety has been, and continues to be, our top priority at Hoag," said Robert T. Braithwaite, Hoag president and CEO. "We are proud to receive an 'A' rating from The Leapfrog Group recognizing Hoag as one of the top hospitals in the nation for patient safety. This achievement is a testament to the dedication of our medical and nursing staff, as well as the entire organization, in consistently delivering the safest and highest standards of care for our community."

A Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade "A" represents can extraordinary accomplishment for Hoag's entire staff. This honor is based on 22 evidence-based measures that significantly improve patient outcomes, including reducing length of stay and mortality rates. Hoag's ongoing dedication to patient safety not only enhances care but also brings financial benefits by actively protecting patients and optimizing their recovery.

Leapfrog assigns these grates to nearly 3,000 general acute care hospitals across the U.S., drawing data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the Leapfrog Hospital Survey, and other supplemental sources. These grades reflect a hospital's performance in preventing medical errors, injures, accidents, and infections. Hoag's consistent record of straight "A's" underscores its leadership in patient safety.

For more information about the Safety Grade or to view the list of state rankings, please visit www.hospitalsafetygrade.org.

ABOUT HOAG

Hoag is a nonprofit, regional health care delivery system in Orange County, California. Delivering world-class, comprehensive, personalized care, Hoag consists of 1,800 top physicians, 16 urgent care facilities, 11 health & wellness centers, and two award-winning hospitals. Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services that includes seven institutes providing specialized services in the following areas: cancer, digestive health, heart and vascular, neurosciences, spine, women's health, and orthopedics through Hoag's affiliate, Hoag Orthopedic Institute, which consists of an orthopedic hospital and four ambulatory surgical centers. Hoag is the highest ranked hospital in Orange County by U.S. News & World Report and the only OC hospital ranked in the Top 10 in California, as well as a designated Magnet^® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). For more information, visit hoag.org.