NEWTON, MA – Newton-Wellesley Hospital awarded an “A” grade for safety Wednesday by the Leapfrog Group, an independent, national not-for-profit watchdog organization.

The Leapfrog Group assigns letter grades, ranging from “A” to “F,” to general hospitals throughout the United States. The grades are based on over 30 national performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries, and infections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm. The grading system is peer-reviewed, fully transparent, and free to the public.

“This ‘A’ grade from the Leapfrog Group is a testament to the hard work and commitment of our entire team. We are grateful for their tireless efforts in providing safe, high-quality care to our patients,” said Newton-Wellesley president and chief operating officer Ellen Moloney. “As a hospital deeply rooted in our community, we pledge to continue prioritizing patient safety above all else.”

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program based exclusively on hospital prevention of medical errors and harm to patients. Safety Grade results are updated each fall and spring.

“Everyone who works at Newton-Wellesley should be proud of this ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of the Leapfrog Group. “It takes complete dedication of at every level, and an ironclad commitment to putting patients first. I thank Newton-Wellesley, its leadership, clinicians, staff, and volunteers for caring so deeply for its patients and their safety.”

The full Leapfrog grade details for hospitals are available online at HospitalSafetyGrade.org.