PVHMC Achieves Elite National Status with Fifth Straight- ‘A’ For Patient Safety

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center (PVHMC) was awarded an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for the fifth consecutive time by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. This designates PVHMC as a “Straight A” hospital, defined as hospitals that have an A for fall 2025 and have sustained that grade for the last five or more grading rounds. This select group represents around 12% of all eligible hospitals.

“For our patients and families who entrust us with their care every day, this award from The Leapfrog Group provides reassurance that their safety is a cornerstone here at PVHMC,” said Richard E. Yochum, FACHE, President/CEO at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center. “Our culture of safety is ingrained in every process, every department and in every touchpoint of care we have with our patients. And it could not be done without the commitment and teamwork from our more than 4,000 exceptional Associates.”

The Leapfrog Group assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to all general hospitals across the country based on over 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries and infections as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them.

“My sincere congratulations to Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center for upholding patient safety standards through thick and thin, achieving an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade for five consecutive rounds of the Safety Grade,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “Consistently earning an A demonstrates a long-term, organization-wide commitment to putting patient safety first.”

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program focused exclusively on preventable medical errors, injuries and infections that can lead to harm or even death. The grading system is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring.

To see PVHMC’s full grade details and to find essential patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org. Connect with The Leapfrog Group on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram, and stay updated through The Leapfrog Group newsletter.