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WHITTIER HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER Earns an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
New Grade for spring 2025 is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety
WHITTIER, CA, MAY 1, 2025 – Whittier Hospital Medical Center earned an “A” 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 measures of errors, accidents, injuries and infections as well as the systems hospitals
have in place to prevent them.
We are extremely proud of this great achievement,” said Steve Giordano, Interim Chief Executive
Officer and Chief Operations Officer of Whittier Hospital. “Our physicians, nurses and staff have
demonstrated their commitment to the highest quality of care and safety of our patients. This
designation validates their extraordinary dedication to the communities we serve”.
“Achieving an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade reflects enormous dedication to patient safety,” said Leah
Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “I extend my congratulations to Whittier Hospital
Medical Center, its leadership, clinicians, staff and volunteers for creating a culture where
patients come 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 exploreWhittier Hospital Medical Center’s full grade details and to find valuable tips for
staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org. Connect with The Leapfrog Group on
Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram and stay informed through The Leapfrog Group newsletter.
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About Whittier Hospital Medical Center
Whittier Hospital has been providing health care to residents of the southeast San Gabriel Valley
for more than 60 years. A culturally sensitive hospital, the 178-bed facility provides a wide
range of services, including a 24 hour emergency department, ICU/CCU services, cardiac and vascular
services, maternity services, rehabilitation services, outpatient and inpatient surgery. In
addition, the hospital offers specialized services such as Pediatric Subacute “The Children’s
Center” and Transfusion Free Medicine and Surgery program. The hospital is fully accredited by
the Joint Commission. To learn more about Whittier Medical Center visit
whittierhospital.com
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.
www.HospitalSafetyGrade.org
WHITTIER HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER Earns an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
New Grade for spring 2025 is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety
WHITTIER, CA, MAY 1, 2025 – Whittier Hospital Medical Center earned an “A” 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 measures of errors, accidents, injuries and infections as well as the systems hospitals
have in place to prevent them.
We are extremely proud of this great achievement,” said Steve Giordano, Interim Chief Executive
Officer and Chief Operations Officer of Whittier Hospital. “Our physicians, nurses and staff have
demonstrated their commitment to the highest quality of care and safety of our patients. This
designation validates their extraordinary dedication to the communities we serve”.
“Achieving an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade reflects enormous dedication to patient safety,” said Leah
Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “I extend my congratulations to Whittier Hospital
Medical Center, its leadership, clinicians, staff and volunteers for creating a culture where
patients come 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 exploreWhittier Hospital Medical Center’s full grade details and to find valuable tips for
staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org. Connect with The Leapfrog Group on
Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram and stay informed through The Leapfrog Group newsletter.
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About Whittier Hospital Medical Center
Whittier Hospital has been providing health care to residents of the southeast San Gabriel Valley
for more than 60 years. A culturally sensitive hospital, the 178-bed facility provides a wide
range of services, including a 24 hour emergency department, ICU/CCU services, cardiac and vascular
services, maternity services, rehabilitation services, outpatient and inpatient surgery. In
addition, the hospital offers specialized services such as Pediatric Subacute “The Children’s
Center” and Transfusion Free Medicine and Surgery program. The hospital is fully accredited by
the Joint Commission. To learn more about Whittier Medical Center visit
whittierhospital.com
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.