Skip Navigation Find a Doctor Health Records Online 956-523-2000 ESPAÑOL MENU News Home › Doctors Hospital of Laredo Nationally Recognized With an ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade View ER Wait Times Wednesday, November 10, 2021 Doctors Hospital of Laredo received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2021. This national distinction recognizes Doctors Hospital’s achievements in protecting patients from harm and error in the hospital. “We are excited to receive an ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade,” states Emma Montes-Ewing, CEO, Doctors Hospital of Laredo. “We are honored to be the only hospital in our community to earn such a prestigious achievement. We salute our hospital team for their unwavering commitment to achieving excellence in patient care and safety.” Learn More About Our 'A' Grade See Doctors Hospital’s full grade details → The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization, assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 national performance measures reflecting errors, injuries, accidents and infections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program based exclusively on hospital prevention of medical errors and harms to patients. The grading system is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring. "An 'A' Safety Grade is a tremendous achievement, of which this community should be extremely proud," said Leah Binder, President and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. "I thank the leadership and workforce of Doctors Hospital of Laredo for its commitment to prioritizing patients and their safety, especially during these trying times." About Awards and Accreditations Contact Us Doctors Hospital of Laredo Expansion Project Ask the CEO News Serving Our Community Resources Health News Magazine Blog Health Tips for Men Podcasts Recipes, Exercises, Health Tips Find a Doctor Patients Pay Your Bill Health Records Online Visitors Health Alert Info for Visitors Map and Directions Contact Us Contact Hospital (956) 523-2000 Sign Up For Our Email List Get monthly updates with health news, recipes, and more Join Now Doctors Hospital of Laredo 10700 McPherson Road, Laredo, TX 78045 956-523-2000 CONTACT US ABOUT OUR HOSPITAL CAREERS NEWS LAREDO PHYSICIANS GROUP Facebook Instagram Doctors Hospital of Laredo is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) , a King of Prussia, PA-based company, that is one of the largest healthcare management companies in the nation. The information on this website is provided as general health guidelines and may not be applicable to your particular health condition. Your individual health status and any required medical treatments can only be properly addressed by a professional healthcare provider of your choice. Remember: There is no adequate substitution for a personal consultation with your physician. Neither Doctors Hospital, or any of their affiliates, nor any contributors shall have any liability for the content or any errors or omissions in the information provided by this website. The information, content and artwork provided by this website is intended for non-commercial use by the reader. The reader is permitted to make one copy of the information displayed for his/her own non-commercial use. The making of additional copies is prohibited. HIPAA Statement Language Assistance Nondiscrimination Notice Physician Disclaimer Privacy Policy Site Map © 2021 Doctors Hospital of Laredo. All rights reserved.