Las Colinas Medical Center joins an elite group of hospitals to receive an “A” ranking from The Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog group. The new Hospital Safety Scores, which assign A, B, C, D and F letter grades to hospitals nationwide and provide the most complete picture of patient safety in the U.S. health care system, were announced today. Las Colinas Medical Center was one of 798 hospitals in the United States and the only hospital in Irving to receive an A ranking among the safest hospitals.

“This ‘A’ rating is a testament to our longstanding quest and commitment to quality and excellence always,” says Daniela Decell, CEO of Las Colinas Medical Center.

“Avoidable deaths in hospitals should be the number one concern of our health care leaders. Hospitals that earn an ‘A’ from Leapfrog are leaders in saving lives, and we commend them and urge their continued vigilance,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group.

To see Las Colinas Medical Center’s full score, and to access consumer-friendly tips for patients and loved ones visiting the hospital, visit www.hospitalsafetyscore.org

For more information about the hospital, please visit www.lascolinasmedical.com