Fall 2025 A Grade underscores continued commitment to patient safety and quality
Boston – Boston Medical Center (BMC) receives an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent, national nonprofit organization dedicated to patient safety. Grades are earned by general hospitals across the nation based on more than 30 performance measures, including errors, accidents, injuries, and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them.
“Our ‘A’ Safety Grade highlights our team’s unwavering commitment to safety – from preventing infections and surgical complications to ensuring seamless communication among providers,” said David McAneny, MD, SVP and Chief Medical Officer at BMC. “We’re proud to provide a safe, compassionate environment where patients can receive the care they need to improve their health and well-being.”
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade stands as the only hospital ratings program focused solely on preventable medical errors, infections, and injuries. This program is peer-reviewed, fully transparent, and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring.
“Earning an ‘A’ Grade means Boston Medical Center made a true commitment to put patient safety first,” said Leah Binder, President and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “We congratulate the leadership, Board, clinicians, staff, and volunteers who played a role in this achievement.”
To explore BMC’s full grade details and to find valuable tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org.
About Boston Medical Center
Boston Medical Center models a new kind of excellence in healthcare, where innovative and equitable care empowers all patients to thrive. We combine world-class clinicians and cutting-edge treatments with compassionate, quality care that extends beyond our walls. As an award-winning health equity leader, our diverse clinicians and staff interrogate racial disparities in care and partner with our community to dismantle systemic inequities. And as a national leader in research and the teaching affiliate for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, we’re driving the future of care.