Spring 2025 grade is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety
Broward Health North and Broward Health Coral Springs have each earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog organization. This top grade reflects excellence in protecting patients from preventable harm and delivering safe healthcare.
Leapfrog assigns letter grades from A to F to hospitals nationwide, evaluating performance across more than 30 measures focused on patient safety. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only national rating system dedicated exclusively to how well hospitals prevent medical errors, injuries, accidents and infections — serious risks that cause more than 500 deaths daily in the United States. Developed with guidance from a national panel of experts, the grading system is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice a year, in the spring and fall.
“We are honored to receive an ‘A’ grade from The Leapfrog Group,” said Kristen Bowman, Chief Executive Officer of Broward Health Coral Springs. “This recognition reflects the tireless dedication of our physicians, nurses and staff who are committed to patient safety each and every day.”
CEO of Broward Health North, Matthew K. Garner, also emphasized the significance of the achievement. “Earning an ‘A’ for the third consecutive time shines a spotlight on the incredible dedication of our team at Broward Health North,” he said. “Every team member plays an important role in building a culture of safety and excellence. We are proud to be nationally recognized for our commitment to the highest standards of patient care.”
To view the full grade details for Broward Health North and Broward Health Coral Springs and to access tips for staying safe during a hospital visit, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org.
About Broward Health
Broward Health, founded in 1938 and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, ranks among the 10 largest public healthcare systems in the United States. Nationally recognized for its focus on high-quality care for the residents of Broward County and beyond, Broward Health boasts five hospitals, two trauma centers, a dynamic academic partnership with Florida Atlantic University, was the county’s first statutory teaching hospital and has an ever-growing graduate medical education program. It includes more than 50 health centers and physician practices covering virtually every healthcare specialty. Broward Health never stops working toward its mission of Exceptional Care, Extraordinary Compassion and Everyday Excellence. Driven by more than 11,000 talented employees and physicians who deliver care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay, Broward Health is one of the largest employers in Broward County with an operating budget of $1.8 billion, and annually provides almost $470 million of charity and uncompensated care. For more information about Broward Health, visit BrowardHealth.org.
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.
