TOURO ACHIEVES ELITE NATIONAL STATUS AS A STRAIGHT “A” HOSPITAL FOR PATIENT SAFETY

Seven consecutive "A" grades demonstrate Touro’s dedication to patients   

Touro is immensely proud to announce that it was awarded an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for the seventh consecutive grading round by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. This designates Touro officially as a “Straight A” hospital, defined as hospitals that have an A for Spring 2026 and have sustained that grade for the last five or more grading rounds.  

“Earning an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade for seven consecutive rounds reflects the commitment our teams bring to patient care every single day,” said Dr. Christopher Lege, President and CEO of Touro. “At Touro, patient safety is part of every decision we make and every interaction we have, and we’re proud to be recognized nationally for creating an environment where patients and families can feel confident in the care they receive.” 

“Touro achieving ‘Straight A’ status is the result of a culture that prioritizes quality, accountability and continuous improvement across the hospital,” said Kelly Leblanc, Senior Director of Patient Safety & Quality for Touro. “This recognition reflects the work happening behind the scenes every day to strengthen patient safety and deliver the highest standard of care for our community.” 

The Leapfrog Group assigns a letter grade to all general hospitals across the country using evidence-based measures of errors, accidents, injuries and infections as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them.  The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program focused exclusively on preventable medical errors, injuries and infections that can lead to harm or even death. The grading system is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring.   

“Touro deserves recognition for its unwavering focus on protecting patients and delivering safe care, earning an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade for seven consecutive cycles,” said Leah Binder, President and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “Sustaining this level of excellence over time shows a true, organization-wide commitment to making patient safety a top priority every single day.”