HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital celebrates 10th straight "A" for patient safety

HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital proudly announced its 10th consecutive “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog dedicated to healthcare transparency and safety.

This achievement places HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital among an elite group of hospitals nationwide recognized as “Straight A” hospitals, meaning the facility has maintained the highest safety rating for five or more grading cycles. It’s a distinction that reflects an unwavering commitment to protecting patients from errors, injuries and infections.

“We take great pride in our Excellence ALWAYS culture,” said Corey Lovelace, chief executive officer of HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital. “Our ‘Straight A’ recognition reflects our team’s steadfast commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care for our Treasure Coast community.”

What does an “A” grade mean?

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only rating system focused exclusively on preventable medical errors and harm. Grades, which are updated twice each year, are based on evidence-based measures of safety, including infection prevention, medication safety and surgical care. Hospitals receive a letter grade from “A” to “F,” making it easy for patients to understand how well their local hospital protects them.

“Consistently earning an A demonstrates a long-term, organization-wide commitment to putting patient safety first,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group.

Learn more

To see details of HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital’s safety grade, visit Hospital Safety Grade. To connect with one of our award-winning providers, call (855) 790-3627 or visit St. Lucie Physicians.