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WHITTIER HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER Earns an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group – Spring 2026
New Grade for Spring 2026 is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety
Whittier, California, MAY 1st, 2026 – 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 performance measures reflecting 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 is a significant accomplishment for Whittier Hospital Medical Center, 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 Whittier Hospital Medical Center, 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 Whittier Hospital Medical Center’s full grade details and to find valuable tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org.
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ABOUT OUR HOSPITAL
Whittier Hospital Medical Center 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. For more, follow them on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram and sign up for their newsletter.
