Saint Anne’s is just one of 11 hospitals nationwide to earn 29 Straight A’s
Saint Anne’s Hospital has been awarded an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade by The Leapfrog Group for the 29th consecutive grading cycle, maintaining this distinction since the program’s inception in 2012.
In addition, two other hospitals within the Brown University Health system received an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit upholding the standard of patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. The two hospitals gaining this distinction in patient safety are Rhode Island Hospital and The Miriam Hospital both in Providence, RI.
“I’m incredibly proud of the team at Rhode Island Hospital for their continued commitment to delivering high-quality care and ensuring patient safety, as reflected in our Leapfrog ‘A’ safety grade for Spring 2026,” said Sarah Frost, chief of hospital operations and president of Rhode Island Hospital and Hasbro Children’s. “Earning ‘A’ safety grades alongside The Miriam Hospital and Saint Anne’s Hospital underscores Brown University Health’s systemwide dedication to excellence. I’m deeply grateful to our care teams for the exceptional work they do every day to keep our patients safe.”
This national distinction recognizes hospitals for their commitment to patient safety and excellence in protecting patients from preventable harm and medical errors. Saint Anne’s Hospital and The Miriam Hospital have each consistently demonstrated high performance in safety, “Straight A” designation from the Leapfrog Group.
“We are grateful to once again receive an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group, marking 29 consecutive times, and to be one of just 11 hospitals nationwide to earn this distinction,” said Carole Billington, president and chief nursing officer of Saint Anne’s Hospital. “This recognition belongs to our dedicated physicians, nurses, and staff, whose consistent focus on safety, teamwork, and compassionate care makes a meaningful difference for our patients and community every day.”
"The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization, assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 national performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.
“An ‘A’ Grade is a strong sign that Brown University Health 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.”
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program based exclusively on hospital prevention of medical errors and harm to patients. The grading system is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring.
To see full grade details and to access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org. Connect with The Leapfrog Group on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram and stay informed through The Leapfrog Group newsletter.
