Quality & Safety
Stamford Health is the most awarded health care provider in Fairfield County based on its “A” safety rating from the Leapfrog Group, four-star rating from The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, and Planetree designation.
Stamford Hospital is the only hospital in Connecticut to achieve a “meritorious” recognition by the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program. Stamford Health has been consistently rated a Great Place To Work®.
Our Approach To Quality & Safety
Stamford Health is committed to providing high-quality care, which is the foundation of our mission to become the most trusted health care partner for the communities we serve. Patient safety and quality are embedded in our culture and evident by our wide range of quality and safety awards and recognitions.
There are many components to quality health care: effectiveness, efficiency, equity, patient-centeredness, safety, and timeliness. At Stamford Health, we continuously monitor metrics, ranging from infection rates to patient experience scores, to ensure quality and safety at every level of patient care.
Quality means more than just metrics. We understand that every data point we track represents a real outcome for a real person. Our top rankings for quality and safety reflect our commitment to continuous improvement. Learn more about our awards, accreditations, designations, and meet our Quality Team who oversee these efforts.
Awards & Accreditations
Stamford Hospital is proud to be the only hospital in Connecticut with an “A” safety rating from the Leapfrog Group, four-star rating from The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and Planetree designation. Learn more about other national awards the organization has received.
U.S. News & World Report
Stamford Hospital is recognized as a High Performing Hospital in six areas: heart attack, heart failure, hip fracture, hip replacement, knee replacement, and pneumonia care. USNWR also recognized Stamford Hospital for its expertise in orthopedics.
LEAPFROG
Stamford Hospital has been awarded consecutive “A” ratings from the Leapfrog Group, which assigns letter grades to hospitals based on their record of patient safety. Out of 28 Connecticut hospitals to receive ratings from Leapfrog for Spring 2025, Stamford Hospital was one of four hospitals in Fairfield County and one of 14 in the state to receive an “A.”
CMS
Stamford Hospital has a four-star rating from CMS, which means the organization performed favorably across all CMS reported quality measures with strength in safety, infection prevention, readmission, and clinical outcomes. Only 35% of hospitals in Connecticut have a four-star rating or higher; and Stamford Hospital is one of just two hospitals in Fairfield County to have a four-star rating. See how we compare.
American Heart Association, Stamford Hospital
The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association recognized Stamford Hospital for applying the most up-to-date evidence-based treatment guidelines to improve patient care and outcomes in stroke and diabetes care.
American Heart Association, Stamford Hospital
The American Heart Association recognized Stamford Hospital for providing high-quality care for patients experiencing a ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) heart attack, ensuring quick and safe care to relieve blockages in the heart’s arteries.
American Heart Association, Stamford Health Medical Group
The American Heart Association has also recognized Stamford Health Medical Group for applying the latest, evidence-based treatment guidelines to improve patient care and outcomes for Type 2 diabetes and blood pressure care. We are one of only two major medical groups in Connecticut, and the only in Fairfield County, to earn this honor.Designations
Stamford Health’s high-quality care has been validated by external quality programs and recognitions.
The Magnet Recognition Program designates organizations worldwide where nursing leaders successfully align their nursing strategic goals to improve the organization’s patient outcomes. As a Magnet-designated hospital, we are required to demonstrate better key patient safety outcomes than national standards.
Providing High-Quality Care
Here are just a few teams that contribute to our high-quality care at Stamford Health.
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Emergency Department Team
The Emergency Department team of nurses, physicians, technicians, and advanced practice providers are committed to providing exceptional service to our patients during an extremely vulnerable time. Innovative care approaches and unique services support our ongoing improvements in patient and consumer experience and reduced wait times.
Our Quality Team
Quality care is woven into the work we do every day. Our dedicated team of quality professionals coordinate and support the high-quality care provided to our patients. Our team helps to implement evidence-based practices, engage in innovative care approaches, identify and operationalize process improvements, and drive the organization toward high reliability.
Our quality team identifies priorities for patient safety and uses metrics and national benchmarks to ensure the care we provide is top notch. The organization tracks hundreds of these metrics and our performance and progress toward goals are shared at all levels, from the front-line staff to the board of directors. Transparency and accountability at all levels is a key component to our success. Everyone recognizes their role in the quality of care we provide.
