Piedmont Newton Hospital earned an "A" safety grade 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 based on over 30 performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them.

"We are so glad to be recognized by Leapfrog for the safe, patient-centered care we provide at Piedmont Newton," said Lindsey Petrini, chief executive officer of Piedmont Newton. "This designation demonstrates our culture of safety, and I want to thank all of our employees for their commitment to upholding it."

"Achieving an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade is a significant accomplishment for Piedmont Newton," said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. "It reflects enormous dedication to your patients and their families, and your whole community should be proud. I extend my congratulations to Piedmont Newton, its leadership, clinicians, staff and volunteers for their tireless efforts to put patients first."

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 Piedmont Newton's full grade details and to find valuable tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org.