New Grade for spring 2025 is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety
Kansas City, MO, MAY 1, 2025 – St. Joseph Medical Center , a member of Prime Healthcare, earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries and infections as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them.
St. Joseph Medical Center is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Leapfrog Safety Award for five consecutive years. This remarkable achievement highlights our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and quality care. Winning this prestigious award year after year is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our entire staff, who consistently prioritize the well-being of our patients. We are grateful for the trust our community places in us and are inspired to continue setting the bar for excellence in healthcare.
“We are incredibly proud to have received the Grade A Safety Award. This achievement reflects our unwavering commitment to providing the highest standards of care and safety for our patients. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team, who strive every day to ensure that our hospital is a safe environment for every individual who walks through our doors.” Said, Scott Corcoran, MD, CMO
“Achieving an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade reflects enormous dedication to patient safety,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “I extend my congratulations to St. Joseph Medical Center, its leadership, clinicians, staff and volunteers for creating a culture where patients come first.”
St. Joseph Medical Center is proud recipient of Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Orthopedic Surgery, Top 3 in the state for Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award, Hip Fracture Treatment, Pacemaker Procedures, Gallbladder Surgery, and Treatment of Diabetic Surgeries.
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.
To explore St. Joseph Medical Center’s full grade details and to find valuable 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.
About St. Joseph Medical Center
St. Joseph Medical Center is a faith-based, 276 bed hospital providing a wide range of acute care and outpatient services. Key services include Senior Care Services, Healient Physicians Group, specializing in Cardiology, Vascular and Wound Care, the Breast Center and Orthopedic Services. St. Joseph is a member of Prime Healthcare, one of the nation’s leading hospital systems for clinical excellence. For more information, visit stjosephkc.com.