Stony Brook University Hospital and Stony Brook Southampton Hospital both received an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2025 from The Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit organization focused on patient safety. This grade is based on more than 30 performance measures concerning hospital errors, accidents, injuries, and infections, and assesses the systems hospitals have to prevent them.
"Earning these ‘A’ grades from The Leapfrog Group affirms our ongoing commitment to providing safe, high-quality care," stated William A. Wertheim, MD, MBA, Executive Vice President for Stony Brook Medicine. He credits the achievement to the dedication of the healthcare team.
Carol Gomes, CEO of Stony Brook University Hospital, highlighted the commitment of hospital staff, saying, "This top mark is a reflection of how deeply every member of the Stony Brook team cares about our patients."
Stony Brook University Hospital has achieved its second "A," while Stony Brook Southampton Hospital has earned its third consecutive 'A'. Emily Mastaler, Chief Administrative Officer at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, shared, "We are honored to have again earned the nation’s top distinction for patient safety."
Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group, remarked on the significance of this grade, noting it reflects "enormous dedication to patient safety."
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only program focused solely on preventable medical errors, infections, and injuries. It is peer-reviewed, fully transparent, and updated twice annually.
For complete details on SBUH and SBSH's safety grades, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org.
Stony Brook University Hospital serves as Long Island’s main academic health center with services including a Regional Trauma Center and a 624-bed capacity. Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, with 124 beds, provides emergency care on Long Island’s South Fork and employs over 1,200 staff members. More information about SBUH and SBSH can be found on their respective websites.
Founded in 2000, The Leapfrog Group is known for its initiatives in patient safety and assigns grades to hospitals to help consumers make informed decisions about care. More details can be found on their social media and newsletter.