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Lower Bucks Hospital Earns ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
National Recognition for Commitment to Patient Safety for Spring 2025
Bristol, PA (May 21, 2025) – Lower Bucks Hospital, a proud member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is pleased to announce that it has received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing healthcare quality and safety. This prestigious recognition is based on an analysis of over 30 metrics related to errors, accidents, injuries, and infections, as well as the robust systems hospitals use to prevent them.
Lower Bucks Hospital has consistently demonstrated its commitment to excellence in patient care, achieving the Leapfrog Safety Grade “A” in multiple years, including Spring 2022, Fall 2024, and now Spring 2025.
“Achieving an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade reflects an enormous dedication to patient safety,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “I extend my congratulations to Lower Bucks Hospital, its leadership, clinicians, staff, and volunteers for fostering a culture that prioritizes patient care.”
Michael Motte, CEO of Lower Bucks Hospital, expressed his pride in the achievement, stating, “This recognition is more than just a letter grade; it embodies the relentless efforts and unwavering commitment of our entire team to uphold the highest standards of safety and care. I am incredibly proud of our staff, whose dedication and compassion make a significant difference in the lives of those we serve. Together, we are creating a safer environment for our community, and this accolade is a testament to our collective mission.”
In addition to this significant honor, Lower Bucks Hospital has garnered multiple prestigious quality recognitions, including:
- Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award™ for seven consecutive years (2018-2024)
- Top 10% in the Nation for Patient Safety for seven consecutive years (2018-2024)
- American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award (2020-2024)
- Healthgrades Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Diabetic Emergencies/Hospitalizations (2023-2025)
- American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Target: Type 2 Honor Roll Award (2020-2024)
- Lown Institute Award for Outstanding Social Responsibility, receiving an “A” grade on the 2023-24 Lown Institute Hospitals Index, recognizing excellence in health equity, patient outcomes, and value of care (2023-2024)
- Lown Institute Award for Equity, Value, and Outcomes (2024-25)
- Lown Institute Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility, highlighting exceptional performance in community benefit, pay equity, and inclusivity (2024-25)
These accolades underscore Lower Bucks Hospital’s unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and its dedication to excellence in health equity and community service.
To maintain these high standards, the hospital implements comprehensive safety measures, including rigorous protocols for safe medication administration, enhanced infection prevention practices, and proactive fall prevention strategies. These initiatives are essential to ensuring the safety of our patients at every level.
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program focused exclusively on preventable medical errors, infections, and injuries, which claim the lives of more than 500 patients daily in the United States. This program is peer-reviewed, fully transparent, and freely accessible to the public, with grades updated biannually in the spring and fall.
To view Lower Bucks Hospital’s full grade details and discover valuable tips for staying safe while in our care, please visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org. Follow The Leapfrog Group on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram for updates.
Lower Bucks Hospital remains steadfast in its commitment to providing exceptional care and prioritizing patient safety. We are grateful for the trust our community places in us and are dedicated to serving with integrity, compassion, and excellence.
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About Lower Bucks Hospital: About Lower Bucks Hospital: Lower Bucks Hospital is a community hospital, serving the Lower Bucks County region with medical, surgical, and emergency care. Located in historic Bristol, Pennsylvania, the hospital is well-known for its knowledgeable medical staff, including cardiology, orthopedics, radiology, wound care, and general surgery. The hospital has more than 200 physicians on staff, as well as another 700 employees. As part of Prime Healthcare, headquartered in Ontario, California, Lower Bucks Hospital is focused on becoming one of the leaders in technology.
Prime Healthcare operates 51 acute care hospitals in 14 states, including Roxborough Memorial Hospital in Philadelphia, Lower Bucks Hospital in Bristol, and Suburban Community Hospital in Montgomery County. For more information, please visit https://lowerbuckshosp.com/contact-us/area-hospitals/.
About Prime Healthcare and the Prime Healthcare Foundation: Prime Healthcare is an award-winning health system operating 51 hospitals and more than 360 outpatient locations in 14 states, providing over 2.5 million patient visits annually. It is one of the nation’s leading health systems, with nearly 57,000 employees and physicians. Eighteen of the Prime Healthcare hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity. Based in Ontario, California, Prime Healthcare is nationally recognized for award-winning quality care and has been named a 10 Top and 15 Top Health System by Truven Health Analytics. Its hospitals have been named among the nation’s “100 Top Hospitals” 69 times and have received more Patient Safety Excellence Awards from Healthgrades than any other health system in the past eight years. To learn more about Prime Healthcare, visit: www.primehealthcare.com. To learn more about Prime Healthcare Foundation, visit: www.primehealthcarefoundation.org.