May 7, 2026 3:40 a.m. 

For the third consecutive year, Mercy Medical Center has achieved the prestigious Leapfrog Grade A for patient safety and quality excellence.

A CHI Mercy Health release called the honor a monumental accomplishment for the hospital’s staff, providers and volunteers.

The release said the designation isn’t just a badge. It’s a powerful validation of the unwavering commitment that Mercy staff brings to its patients every day.

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade stands alone as a national benchmark focused purely on preventing medical errors and harm.

Market President, CHI Mercy Health Russell Wooley said, “For the third time in a row, CHI Mercy Health has earned an “A” grade from the Leapfrog Group, an achievement that fills me with absolute pride”. Wooley said, “This outstanding achievement is a testament to the dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment to excellence demonstrated by each and every one of our team members”.

The release said Leapfrog assigns an “A”, “B”, “C”, “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on more than 30 performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries, and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them. Critical access hospitals are not eligible for such review.

Mercy said the “A” grade is the gold standard to patient safety for U.S. hospitals. A Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade of “A” is a powerful testament to staff’s dedication and their significant contribution to the community.

Leapfrog Group President and CEO Leah Binder said, “An ‘A’ Grade is a strong sign that Mercy is deeply committed to protecting patients from harm”. Binder said, “We commend the leadership, board, clinicians, staff and volunteers for the role each played in earning this distinction”.