WESTSIDE MEDICAL CENTER RECOGNIZED FOR PATIENT SAFETY - 11/18/25
Kaiser Permanent’s Westside Medical Center earns an “A” for limiting patient injuries, reducing medical errors, and preventing infections, according to the Leapfrog Group
HILLSBORO, Ore., Nov. 18, 2025 – Kaiser Permanente’s Westside Medical Center has been recognized as among the best in Oregon for patient safety by The Leapfrog Group. Westside Medical Center earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from the national nonprofit organization that serves as a voice for health care consumers and purchasers.
“This recognition reflects the unwavering commitment of our Westside Medical Center teams to deliver exceptional care,” said Adam Van Den Avyle, Kaiser Permanente’s Northwest Hospital Administrator. “Their dedication to quality and patient safety is truly inspiring, and I’m grateful for their continued efforts to set the highest standards for our community.”
Leapfrog assesses hospitals on approximately two dozen measures, including patient injuries, medical and medication errors, and infections. Hospitals receive an A through F depending on their performance.
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program focused exclusively on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries that kill more than 500 patients a day nationally. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring.
To see Westside Medical Center’s full grade details and to access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org.
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