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Covenant Health LeConte Earns Another “A” Safety Grade

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  • Last Updated: 5/7/2026

 Covenant Health LeConte has earned another “A” Hospital Safety Grade for Spring 2026 from The Leapfrog Group. This marks the sixth consecutive “A” grade the hospital has received. 

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What are The Leapfrog Group Safety Ratings?

The Leapfrog Group collects and reports data related to safety, quality and hospital performance. They assign safety grades based on over 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them.

“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.”

Aaron Burns, chief administrative officer at Covenant Health LeConte stated, “Earning the Leapfrog ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade for Spring 2026 is an honor that belongs to our entire community. Our neighbors place their trust in us during their most vulnerable moments, and this recognition reflects our promise to care for them with compassion, safety and excellence. I’m deeply grateful to our team whose commitment ensures our community can count on LeConte today and for generations to come.” 

LeConte Earns “Straight A” Status

LeConte is designated as a “Straight A” hospital, defined as hospitals that have earned an “A” grade for the spring and previous five or more grading rounds. Roughly 15.7% of eligible hospitals have earned this designation. 

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program focused exclusively on preventable medical errors, injuries and infections that can lead to harm or death. The grading system is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring. 

“Covenant Health LeConte deserves recognition for its unwavering focus on protecting patients and delivering safe care, earning an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade for six consecutive cycles,” said Binder. “Sustaining this level of excellence over time shows a true, organization-wide commitment to making patient safety a top priority every single day.” 

Recognizing Excellence Across Covenant Health

All other Covenant Health acute-care hospitals have earned this ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade distinction for the Spring 2026. These hospitals include:

To see details about the safety grades and to access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org. 

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