In a recent study conducted by the Leapfrog Group, several hospitals in New Hampshire have been occupying spots among the safest healthcare facilities in the United States. This study was part of the non-profit’s biannual Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades initiative. The Leapfrog Group, founded 25 years ago, is focused on fortifying the safety measures and overall quality of hospitals nationwide.
Thirteen hospitals in New Hampshire featured in this study. Five hospitals managed to secure an ‘A’ grade, three were given a ‘B’, while five of the hospitals reviewed received a ‘C’ for their fall 2025 safety grading. It must be noted that none of the hospitals in New Hampshire were handed ‘D’ or ‘F’ grades. The institutions excluded from this grading include VA hospitals, critical access hospitals, specialty hospitals, children’s hospitals, and outpatient surgery centers.
The five ‘C’ graded hospitals in New Hampshire showcased below-average performance in several areas. Catholic Medical Center, for instance, demonstrated a subpar performance in dealing with conditions such as MRSA, C. diff, and urinary tract infections in addition to issues related to blood leakage, accidental cuts, tears, and overall nursing. Cheshire Medical Center was found lacking in its response to harmful events and bedsores prevention, as well as maintaining hand hygiene, ensuring safe administration of medication, and attaining prompt responsiveness from hospital staff. Concord Hospital fell short in managing C. diff infection rates, blood leakage issues, and serious respiratory complications.
Furthermore, their leadership fell below average in preventing medical errors. Concord Hospital-Laconia showcased shortcomings in their hand hygiene, controlling C. diff, and urinary tract infections, combating dangerous blood clots, and ensuring the presence of specially trained doctors for ICU patients. Finally, Elliot Hospital was reported as falling below the standard in areas such as infection prevention after a colon surgery, managing post-surgical kidney injuries, serious breathing problems, controlling harmful events, and enforcing staff cooperation to prevent errors.