5 states lead the nation in patient safety, according to Healthgrades
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Key Points:
- Healthgrades awarded 438 hospitals across 40 states with the 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Awards for ranking in the top 10% nationwide in patient safety, based on 13 safety indicators.
- Texas, Florida, California, Ohio, and Pennsylvania had the highest number of award-winning hospitals, with totals ranging from 21 to 62, likely influenced by the number of hospitals in these states.
- Patients at these top-performing hospitals experienced significantly lower risks of common complications, including a 52.4% reduction in falls with fractures and a 71.9% reduction in pressure sores, potentially preventing over 100,000 safety events nationwide between 2022 and 2024.
- The awards are based on Medicare inpatient
