See which hospitals got an 'F' from Leapfrog in fall 2017, risking patient safety
The following 15 hospitals earned an 'F' from the Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2017 Hospital Safety grades, essentially branding them as among the most unsafe facilities in the country to receive care.
In most cases, the scores represented a drop since they were last rated in the spring.
[Also: These hospitals earned an 'A' for patient safety in Leapfrog's Fall 2017 ratings]
While the rise of consumerism in healthcare has put fresh weight on public ratings programs from groups like Leapfrog, Healthgrades and U.S. News, these programs have also faced scrutiny over methodology. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has delayed releasing updated Hospital Compare star ratings amid criticism over methodology. And on Tuesday, Leapfrog was sued by a Chicago hospital over what they claim was an undue lowering of its safety grade.
[Also: Leapfrog sued for inaccurate patient safety grade by Chicago hospital]
Below is the full list of "F" hospitals for Fall 2017, along with their scores for previous Spring 2017 release.
| Hospital | City | State | Fall 2017 | Spring 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital | City | State | Fall 2017 | Spring 2017 |
| Antelope Valley Hospital | Lancaster | California | F | N/A |
| Hemet Valley Medical Center | Hemet | California | F | D |
| Memorial Hospital of Gardena | Gardena | California | F | F |
| Menifee Valley Medical Center | Sun City | California | F | C |
| Olympia Medical Center | Los Angeles | California | F | N/A |
| Victor Valley Global Medical Center | Victorville | California | F | F |
| Howard University Hospital | Washington | D.C. | F | D |
| United Medical Center | Washington | D.C. | F | C |
| Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center | Davenport | Florida | F | C |
| Roseland Community Hospital | Chicago | Illinois | F | D |
| Bon Secours Baltimore Health System | Baltimore | Maryland | F | N/A |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center Grenada | Grenada | Mississippi | F | C |
| Brookdale Hospital Medical Center | Brooklyn | New York | F | D |
| Interfaith Medical Center | Brooklyn | New York | F | N/A |
| Richmond University Medical Center | Staten Island | New York | F | D |
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