Westwood, NJ (November 13, 2025) – Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from 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 using evidence-based measures of patient safety focused exclusively on errors, accidents, injuries and infections.
“Earning a Leapfrog ‘A’ grade affirms of our commitment to patient safety and clinical excellence,” said Michael Bell, CEO of Pascack Valley Medical Center. “It’s a testament to the extraordinary dedication of our entire team and reinforces our promise to deliver world-class healthcare right here in our community.”
“Earning an ‘A’ Grade means Pascack Valley Medical made a true commitment to put patient safety first,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “We congratulate the leadership, Board, clinicians, staff and volunteers that all had a role to play in this achievement.”
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 Pascack Valley Medical Center’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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About Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center
Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a 128-bed acute-care community hospital offering advanced medical services focusing on personalized care. The Emergency Department delivers comprehensive care for patients of all ages, offering a wide range of emergency services tailored to the needs of pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations. Other key offerings include a state-of-the-art maternity center, women’s imaging center, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, joint replacement and bariatric care, and an intensive care unit for critical medical needs. Part of the Hackensack Meridian Health network, the hospital is dedicated to delivering high-quality care to enhance community health and well-being.
Pascack Valley Medical Group, the hospital’s physician network, includes over 80 providers specializing in primary care, surgery, and other disciplines. With locations throughout Bergen County, the group emphasizes strong provider-patient relationships to improve health outcomes. To learn more, visit www.PascackMedicalCenter.com.
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.