HOUSTON, TX (November 15, 2024) – Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, St. Luke’s Health-Sugar Land Hospital, and St. Luke’s Health-The Vintage Hospital earned “A” Hospital Safety Grades 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.  

“Everyone at St. Luke’s Health is dedicated to providing remarkable experiences as we deliver quality care with humankindness to our communities,” said Matt Brown, Interim Houston Market President. “I’m proud of our teams for the unwavering commitment to safety that it takes to earn “A” Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group.”

In addition to the three St. Luke’s hospitals in Greater Houston, St. Luke’s Health-Memorial Livingston Hospital in East Texas also received an “A” grade.

“Achieving an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade is a significant accomplishment for St. Luke’s Health,” 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 St. Luke’s, 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 St. Luke’s full grade details and to find valuable tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org. 

About Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, a member of CommonSpirit Health, is an 881-bed quaternary care academic medical center that is a joint venture between Baylor College of Medicine and St. Luke’s Health. Located in the Texas Medical Center, the hospital is the home of the Texas Heart Institute, a cardiovascular research and education institution founded in 1962 by Denton A. Cooley, MD. The hospital was the first facility in Texas and the Southwest designated a Magnet hospital for Nursing Excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, receiving the award four consecutive times. Baylor St. Luke’s also has three community emergency centers offering adult and pediatric care for the Greater Houston area.

About St. Luke’s Health-Sugar Land Hospital

St. Luke's Health–Sugar Land Hospital, a member of CommonSpirit Health, offers the latest technology and treatments for residents of Fort Bend County and Southwest Houston. Services range from heart care and neuroscience to robotic surgery. The Family Birthing Center offers incomparable care and amenities in a spa-like environment to provide a VIP—Very Important Pregnancy—experience. Since 2008, the hospital’s experienced doctors, nurses, and support staff have provided expert care to support our community.

About St. Luke’s Health-The Vintage Hospital

St. Luke's Health–The Vintage Hospital, a member of CommonSpirit Health, is nationally-recognized for providing high-quality, compassionate care to Northwest Houston communities including Willowbrook, Champions and Tomball. With the resources and expertise of the St. Luke’s Health system, St. Luke's-The Vintage offers the latest advancements in diagnostic and surgical services, including heart care, lung health and orthopedics.

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 Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram and sign up for their newsletter.