Mercy Hospitals in Oklahoma Earn 'A' Grade for Patient Safety From Leapfrog Group

Mercy Hospitals Ada, Ardmore and Oklahoma City have earned a "A" grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog. They are among only 32% of hospitals nationwide to earn the distinction. 

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program focused exclusively on preventable medical errors, injuries and infections that can lead to harm or even death. 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 Mercy’s full grade details and to access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit www.hospitalsafetygrade.org.

“My sincere congratulations to these Mercy hospitals for upholding patient safety standards through thick and thin, achieving an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “Consistently earning an 'A' demonstrates a long-term, organization-wide commitment to putting patient safety first.”