New Grade for spring 2025 is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety
Huntsville, Texas, MAY 1, 2025 – Huntsville Memorial Hospital 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.
“This “A” Leapfrog safety grade marks a significant milestone in our five-year journey of earning back the community’s trust in healthcare. This achievement is a direct reflection of the commitment, hard work, and dedication of every single employee and staff member across our organization,” Patrick Shannon, CEO of Huntsville Memorial Hospital stated. “This recognition validates our collective focus on prioritizing the well-being of those we serve, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to continuous improvement and maintaining the highest standards of safety.”
“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 Huntsville Memorial Hospital, its leadership, clinicians, staff and volunteers for creating a culture where patients come first.”
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 Huntsville Memorial Hospital’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 Huntsville Memorial Hospital
Huntsville Memorial Hospital, Huntsville, Texas, is currently a 123-bed, CIHQ‐accredited, not‐for‐profit acute care community hospital. HMH delivers quality healthcare services to the residents of Walker County and its surrounding communities, a population of more than 82,000. HMH and its dedicated staff offer compassionate care and the latest technologies and treatment solutions. HMH holds the American Heart Association Primary Stroke Center designation. HMH keeps community health and wellness at the forefront of its mission. Please visit us at www.huntsvillememorial.com.
About The Leapfrog Group
Founded in 2000 by large employers and other purchasers, The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit organization driving a movement for giant leaps for patient safety. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, Leapfrog’s other main initiative, assigns letter grades to hospitals based on their record of patient safety, helping consumers protect themselves and their families from errors, injuries, accidents and infections.
