KETTERING — Five Kettering Health medical centers earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care.

Leapfrog assigns A through F grades to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 national performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.

Kettering Health medical centers receiving an “A” are Dayton, Hamilton, Main Campus, Troy and Soin Medical Center.

“Our ‘A’ grades reflect our providers’ and staff’s commitment to quality and safety,” said Kettering Health Patient Safety Officer Dr. Jeffrey Weinstein. “I’m grateful for everyone’s efforts, resulting in this designation, and we will continue to improve and innovate to deliver safe, high-quality care for our communities.”

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program exclusively based on hospital prevention of medical errors, infections and injuries. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually in the fall and spring.

“Everyone who works at Kettering Health should be proud of this ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “It takes complete dedication at every level and an ironclad commitment to putting patients first. I thank Kettering Health, its leadership, clinicians, staff, and volunteers for caring so deeply for its patients and their safety.”