New Grade for spring 2025 is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety
NORTH LAS VEGAS NV, MAY 1, 2025 – NORTH VISTA HOSPITAL a member of Prime Healthcare 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 measures of errors, accidents, injuries and infections as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them.
Achieving an ‘A’ Safety Grade in the Fall of 2024, North Vista Hospital received its second ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade, Spring of 2025.
“North Vista Hospital has highly skilled and trained individuals throughout our facility and take pride in caring for our patients safely and efficiently. We encourage family members and/or caregivers to be involved in the patient experience which is very relevant to the healing process. I am very thankful to each employee and commend the Performance Improvement and Infection Prevention Teams in assisting us to receive this prestigious award”, said Vincenzo “Vince” Variale, Chief Executive Officer.
“Achieving an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade reflects enormous dedication to patient safety,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “I extend my congratulations to North Vista Hospital, its leadership, clinicians, staff and volunteers for creating a culture where patients come first.”
North Vista Hospital was also named a Top General Hospital in December, 2024.
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 North Vista Hospital’s full grade details and to find valuable tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org. Connect with The Leapfrog Group on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram and stay informed through The Leapfrog Group newsletter.
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North Vista Hospital is a 201-bed, state of the art hospital located in North Las Vegas, Nevada serving the greater Las Vegas Valley since 1959. The hospital is a member of Prime Healthcare and is located at 1409 E. Lake Mead Boulevard. North Vista offers comprehensive healthcare services, including emergency care, heart care, advanced surgical procedures, diagnostic imaging and help for a broad range of medical conditions. Equipped with the most advanced medical technology and staffed by a team of highly skilled healthcare professionals, North Vista is committed to providing high-quality care in a friendly hospital environment. For more information, please visit www.northvistahospital.com or call (702) 649-7711.
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