Auburn Community Hospital is proud to announce that it has earned a “B” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country using evidence-based measures of patient safety focused exclusively on errors, accidents, injuries and infections.
“This meaningful achievement is a direct reflection of Auburn Community Hospital’s commitment to our community. The hospital’s Board of Trustees, leadership and staff continue to put patient safety at the forefront of our work. Delivering high-quality, low-cost care to our friends and neighbors is our primary mission. I am proud of our staff who provide outstanding care to every patient, every day.” said Scott Berlucchi, President & CEO.
“Earning a ‘B’ Hospital Safety Grade is a testament to the commitment of everyone at Auburn Community Hospital, from leadership to frontline caregivers—working together to put patients first,” said Missy Danforth, Senior Vice President of Health Care Ratings at The Leapfrog Group. “ACH is showing that meaningful improvement is possible.”
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.
To explore Auburn Community Hospital’s grade details and to find valuable tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org.
About Auburn Community Hospital
Auburn Community Hospital is a 99-bed Sole Community Hospital and Essential Safety Net Hospital. ACH’s mission is to provide the best care to every patient, every time.
About The Leapfrog Group
Founded in 2000 by large employers and other purchasers, The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit organization driving a movement for giant leaps for patient safety. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, Leapfrog’s other main initiative, assigns letter grades to hospitals based on their record of patient safety, helping consumers protect themselves and their families from errors, injuries, accidents and infections. For more, follow them on