Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center Earns National Recognition as Maryland’s Only Hospital with Consistent ‘A’ Grades for Patient Safety

This is no ordinary ‘A.’ With patient safety always a top priority, Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center (LHAAMC) is proud to announce it has earned its 13th consecutive ‘A’ Grade from the Leapfrog Safety Grade. This national distinction reflects more than 120 years of trusted high-quality healthcare in the Annapolis region and across the Eastern Shore.  

According to Leapfrog, LHAAMC has earned ‘Straight A’s’ for every grading period since 2018, making it the only hospital in Maryland to achieve this prestigious honor, and one of 95 hospitals nationwide.  

“This consistent recognition for patient safety is no easy feat and reflects the dedication and expertise of our entire team of caregivers, all of whom are committed to patient-centered care,” said Sherry Perkins, president of LHAAMC. “As we prepare to celebrate Nurses Week and Healthcare Week, I encourage our community to join me in thanking our physicians, residents, nurses, advance practice providers, technicians, therapists, support staff, and volunteers for always prioritizing the care of our patients.”

Luminis Health is dedicated to upholding best practices that prioritize quality, safety, and accountability across all operational areas. Our commitment is demonstrated through safe staffing, safety huddles, multi-disciplinary communication, a focus on well-being and retention of the health care team, workplace safety, community partnerships, and collaboration with patient family advisors.  

The Leapfrog Group is 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 performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them. The grading system is peer-reviewed, fully transparent, free to the public, and is updated twice a year, in the fall and spring.  

LHAAMC’s ‘A’ Grade for this grading period places it among the top 32 percent of hospitals nationwide. This achievement builds on the hospital’s recent accolades, including being honored with Healthgrades’ Patient Safety Excellence Award for the third consecutive year, recognized as one of Newsweek’s Best Hospitals in the United States, and named by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Hospitals in Maryland, particularly for maternity care. Additionally, the hospital received Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation from the American College of Emergency Physicians.