Spring 2026 Safety Grade is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety
Chesterfield, MO., MAY 6, 2026 - St. Luke’s is pleased to announce that it has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade stands as the only hospital ratings program focused solely on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries that kill more than 500 patients a day in the United States. This program is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring.
"This 'A' Safety Grade means everything to me because I know what it represents; thousands of moments every single day where our nurses, physicians, and care teams chose to do the right thing for our patients, even when no one was watching,” said St. Luke’s Chief Nursing Executive, Dr. Kimberly Foxworth. “Patient safety is not something we achieve and move on from; it is a living commitment that our team renews with every patient encounter and every time they speak up when something doesn't feel right. Our community places an enormous amount of trust in us, and this recognition tells me that trust is well placed. I could not be prouder of this team, and I am deeply honored to lead them."
“An ‘A’ Grade is a strong sign that St. Luke’s is deeply committed to protecting patients from harm,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The
Leapfrog Group. “We commend the leadership, Board, clinicians, staff and volunteers for the role each played in earning this distinction.”
Leapfrog assigns an “A”, “B”, “C”, “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country using evidence-based measures of patient safety focused exclusively on errors, accidents, injuries and infections.
To explore St. Luke’s full grade details and to find valuable tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org.
About St. Luke’s
St. Luke's Hospital is a nationally recognized, independent, non-profit healthcare system. Renowned for its exceptional quality and patient satisfaction, St. Luke's has consistently earned prestigious awards and accolades. The hospital holds the exclusive alliance provider status in the St. Louis market for the Cleveland Clinic Heart, Vascular, and Thoracic Institute, further solidifying its position as a leader in cardiovascular care. Since its establishment in 1866, St. Luke's has evolved into an advanced network of care. Its 493-bed hospital in Chesterfield, MO serves as a hub for its 60+ specialties and 30 locations throughout the greater St. Louis area.
About The Leapfrog Group
Founded in 2000 by large employers and other purchasers, The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit organization driving a movement for giant leaps for patient safety. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, Leapfrog’s other main initiative, assigns letter grades to hospitals based on their record of patient safety, helping consumers protect themselves and their families from errors, injuries, accidents and infections.