Blessing Hospital recognized nationally for patient safety by Leapfrog Group

QUINCY — An independent national healthcare organization has given Blessing Hospital its top grade for patient safety.

The Leapfrog Group gave the hospital a grade “A” for the spring 2025 national survey period. Blessing was among 32 percent of hospitals nationwide and one of only 35 hospitals in Illinois to receive the top grade. Grades are updated each fall and spring. Blessing Hospital earned patient safety “A” grades from Leapfrog during eight previous survey periods.

The Leapfrog Group assigns a letter grade of A through F to general hospitals across the country based on more than 30 national performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm. It is 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.

“Achieving an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade reflects enormous dedication to patient safety,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group, in a press release. “I extend my congratulations to Blessing Hospital, its leadership, clinicians, staff and volunteers for creating a culture where patients come first.”

“Patient safety is a passion among Blessing’s caregivers,” said Tim Tranor, chief nursing officer at Blessing Health System. “It requires around-the-clock attention every single day. That level of focus requires passion to achieve success. I am proud that once again our caregivers have earned top-level recognition for patient safety because it is a critical component of the exceptional care that our patients deserve.”

The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit organization driving a movement for patient safety improvements, empowering purchasers to find the highest-value care and giving consumers the information needed to make informed decisions.

To see Blessing Hospital’s full grade details and to access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org and follow The Leapfrog Group on Twitter, Facebook and via its newsletter.