Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Earns 2023 Leapfrog Top Hospital Award

Third year in a row the Medical Center has been named a Top Hospital

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center was named a Top Hospital nationally by The Leapfrog Group for its achievements in patient safety and quality. This is the third year in a row the Medical Center has been recognized with the top rating.

The Medical Center is one of only 132 hospitals nationwide to be recognized as a Leapfrog Top Hospital and one of only 74 to be recognized as a Top Teaching Hospital. New Jersey’s largest hospital – which also is a not-for-profit, safety net facility – qualified for the Top Hospitals distinction and met all criteria to be named a Top Teaching Hospital.

“This designation does more than recognize our team’s commitment to quality - it also reassures the diverse communities we serve that Bergen New Bridge is here for them, providing all the care they need in the safest possible environment,” said Bergen New Bridge President and CEO Deborah Visconi. “I am an incredibly proud CEO because this recognition is a testament to our team’s dedication to providing high-quality, accessible care to all those we serve.”

In October, Visconi celebrated her sixth year leading Bergen New Bridge – the rebranded and revitalized hospital owned by Bergen County and operated by Care Plus Bergen, an innovative not for profit created with the sole intent and purpose of managing the Medical Center. The impartial Leapfrog assessment is a key quality metric for the Medical Center and those it serves.

“Protecting patients from preventable harm is the cornerstone of The Leapfrog Group’s mission,” said Leah Binder, President and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “Bergen New Bridge Medical Center has demonstrated that patient safety is their top priority, and we’re truly pleased to recognize them as a Top Hospital this year. Congratulations to hospital staff at all levels who made this national recognition possible.”

To qualify for the Top Hospitals distinction, hospitals must rank top among peers on the Leapfrog Hospital Survey, which assesses hospital performance on the highest standards for quality and patient safety and achieve top performance in its category. To see the full list of institutions honored as 2023 Top Hospitals, visit here.