STATELINE, Nev. – Barton Memorial Hospital has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. This national recognition showcases hospitals in the nation who are committed to safe, high-quality care.  

“As a top-performing hospital, our entire team works diligently to keep patients safe from preventable harm and potential errors,” says Dr. Kandra Yee, Barton’s Chief Medical Officer. “This national recognition shows Barton Hospital is implementing the highest safety standards and that our physicians, nurses, and staff are working collaboratively to provide consistent, exceptional care.” 

Leapfrog assigns an A, B, C, D, or F letter grade to hospitals across the country using evidence-based measures of patient safety focused exclusively on errors, accidents, injuries and infections. 

“Earning an ‘A’ Grade means Barton Memorial Hospital made a true commitment to put patient safety first,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “We congratulate the leadership, clinicians, nurses, staff, Board of Directors, and volunteers that all play a role in this achievement.”   

The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit organization whose main initiative is to assign letter grades to hospitals based on specific data, which illustrates a record of patient safety. This brings awareness to patients and consumers regarding hospitals’ commitment to quality and safety. 

To explore Barton Hospital’s full grade details and to find valuable tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org. Connect with Barton Health or The Leapfrog Group on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.