The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus Awarded “A” Hospital Safety Grade from Leapfrog Group

The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group. This national distinction celebrates the health system’s St. Francis Campus’s achievements in protecting hospital patients from preventable harm and errors.

“Our vision at St. Francis Campus is to lead the nation in quality, service and safety for regional community health systems,” said Scott Campbell, CEO, University of Kansas Health System at St. Francis Campus. “Earning a Leapfrog “A” puts us another step closer to achieving that vision. I want to thank all of the team members at St. Francis who focus on patient safety every day.” 

The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization with a 10-year history of assigning letter grades to general hospitals throughout the United States, based on a hospital’s ability to prevent medical errors and harm to patients. The grading system is peer-reviewed, fully transparent, and free to the public. Hospital Safety Grade results are based on more than 30 national performance measures and are updated each fall and spring.

“I applaud the hospital leadership and workforce for their strong commitment to safety and transparency,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “An ‘A’ Safety Grade is a sign that hospitals are continuously evaluating their performance, so that they can best protect patients. Your hospital team should be extremely proud of their dedication and achievement.”

To see the health system’s St. Francis Campus’s full grade details and to access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org.