Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center Earns 14th Consecutive ‘A’ Grade for Patient Safety

Annapolis, MD— Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center (LHAAMC), the premier hospital serving the Annapolis region, Maryland’s eastern shore, and surrounding communities, has earned its 14th consecutive “A” Grade for patient safety from the Leapfrog Safety Grade.

According to Leapfrog, LHAAMC is one of only 18 hospitals nationwide, and the only hospital in Maryland, to earn ‘Straight A’s’ in every Leapfrog grading period since 2018, reinforcing its commitment to excellence in patient safety and quality care.

"In the few months since becoming hospital president, I have been continually impressed by the dedication of our entire team to providing high-quality, patient-centered care,” said Catherine Maloney, president of LHAAMC and Luminis Health’s chief operating officer. “Patient safety is at the heart of everything we do, and this recognition reaffirms our legacy of excellence and the trust we have built over more than 120 years with the communities we serve."

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 that grades general hospitals across the country on how well they protect patients from preventable harm. Grades are based on performance measures related to errors, injuries, infections, and best practices that improve safety. Scores are peer-reviewed, publicly reported, and updated twice a year.

This recognition builds on the hospital’s recent accolades, including being named one of five Age-Friendly Health System Pioneers nationwide by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. LHAAMC is also consistently recognized as one of Newsweek’s Best Hospitals in the United States, and one of the Best Hospitals in Maryland by U.S. News & World Report, particularly for maternity care.