Spring 2026 Safety Grade is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety
Blue Springs, MO, MAY 6, 2026 – St. Mary’s 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 using evidence-based measures of patient safety focused exclusively on errors, accidents, injuries and infections.
“I’m very proud of our staff and providers at St. Mary’s Medical Center for delivering exceptional care to our community. Our team works tirelessly to keep St. Mary’s the hometown hospital that delivers exceptional quality and experience without having to leave the community. Receiving an “A” grade from Leapfrog reflects the exceptional outcomes that we deliver.” Kelly Pearce, CEO
“An ‘A’ Grade is a strong sign that St. Mary’s Medical Center 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 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. Mary’s 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.
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St. Mary’s Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of St. Mary, relocated from downtown Kansas City, Missouri to Blue Springs, Missouri in 1981. The hospital was purchased by Prime Healthcare Services in 2015. The Catholic heritage and spirit o our founding Sisters continue today in our mission of caring for the community.
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