LCMC HEALTH CELEBRATES HOSPITALS EARNING ABOVE AVERAGE GRADES IN FALL 2025 LEAPFROG HOSPITAL SAFETY GRADES

National Recognition Highlights Commitment to Patient Safety and Excellence 

LCMC Health is proud to announce that six of its hospitals have earned above average grades from The Leapfrog Group, a leading independent watchdog organization committed to improving healthcare quality and safety in the U.S. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade assigns letter grades to hospitals based on over thirty performance measures, including errors, injuries, infections and safety systems. 

The six LCMC Health hospitals achieving the high distinction underscore the health system's steadfast commitment to improved patient outcomes. The following all received above average grades: 

• East Jefferson General Hospital  

• Lakeside Hospital  

• Lakeview Hospital  

• New Orleans East Hospital  

• Touro  

• West Jefferson Medical Center  

“Having the majority of our hospitals recognized by the Leapfrog Group for excellence in quality care and safety underscores the dedication of our hardworking teams across the system,” said Greg Feirn, CEO of LCMC Health. “Our highly trained workforce has proven not only their ability to properly adhere to safety protocols but also their commitment to caring for every patient we serve with the highest quality of care and compassion.” 

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade stands as the only hospital ratings program focused solely on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries that kill more than 500 patients a day in the United States. This program is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring.    

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