Today, Riverside Health is proud to announce that two of its acute care hospitals have been nationally recognized for top marks in the Fall 2025 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade program. Riverside Regional Medical Center (RRMC) and Riverside Doctors’ Hospital Williamsburg (RDHW) have each earned an “A” safety grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent, nationwide organization dedicated to quality and safety measures in health care – for the sixth time in a row.
To analyze patient safety in hospitals across the country, The Leapfrog Group assigns a Safety Grade. The sliding grade scale uses 31 national performance measures from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the Leapfrog Hospital Survey and information from other supplemental data resources to assign a letter grade of “A”, “B”, “C”, “D” or “F”. This grading system is the only rating program focused on hospitals’ prevention of medical errors and other harm to patients in their care.
“At Riverside, safety isn’t just a goal, it’s the very foundation of how we deliver care,” said Mike Dacey, M.D., President and CEO of Riverside Health. “These top Leapfrog scores are a reflection of our teams’ unwavering commitment to doing what’s right for our patients every single day. Through evidence-based practices and a culture of accountability, we’re ensuring that every person who comes through our doors receives not only exceptional treatment, but peace of mind knowing their safety always comes first.”
As part of its ongoing improvement, Riverside facilities continue to focus on the implementation of evidence-based best practices published in medical literature and recommended by nationally recognized organizations, such as the National Quality Forum, the Institute for Healthcare Improvement and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Preventable complications have been significantly reduced, and patient experience surveys have shown substantial improvement.
“Maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality is central to our mission,” said Terry Sievers, Senior Vice President of Quality at Riverside Health. “We’re incredibly proud to see Riverside Regional Medical Center and Riverside Doctors’ Hospital Williamsburg once again earn an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group. We are also excited to see continued strong performance at Riverside Shore Memorial and Riverside Walter Reed. These achievements reflect the dedication of every clinician and team member who makes safety part of their daily practice, ensuring our patients and communities receive the very best care.”