A Grade in Patient Safety Leapfrog Achieved by Hospitals

All nine of Covenant Health‘s acute-care hospitals earned an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for the Spring 2026.

What are The Leapfrog Group Safety Ratings?

The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit watchdog organization known for setting rigorous standards for patient safety, quality care and hospital performance. The organization assigns grades based on more than 30 safety measures, including intensive care physician staffing levels, hygiene and patient outcomes.

“An ‘A’ Grade is a strong sign that a hospital is deeply committed to protecting patients from harm,” said Leah Binder, president and chief executive officer of The Leapfrog Group. “We commend the leadership, Board, clinicians, staff and volunteers for the role each played in earning this distinction.”

Recognition from Leadership

“Earning recognition for our rigorous safety practices and consistent, high-quality care means so much more than just a grade,” said Jim VanderSteeg, president and chief executive officer of Covenant Health. “This achievement is a testament to our commitment to provide exceptional patient care that individuals and families can trust. I’m proud that all nine of our hospitals meet this high standard, thanks to dedicated employees who continue to put patients first.”

Debbi Honey, RN, CPHQ, CENP, FAONL, senior vice president and chief nursing officer for Covenant Health stated, “Seeing all our hospitals earn another ‘A’ safety grade is incredibly meaningful. Our nurses, physicians and staff show extraordinary commitment to excellence every single day. They care for patients during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives, and they do it with skill and compassion. This recognition reflects the strength of their work and the pride they take in keeping people safe. I couldn’t be prouder of this team.”

Excellence Across Covenant Health

We are grateful for our team of over 14,000 employees who all helped make this recognition possible at each of our hospitals. Our nine acute-care facilities excelling in patient safety include: