“We are honored to be named a leader in caring for people living with diabetes from Leapfrog and the American Diabetes Association,” said Debbie Hayes, President and CEO of The Christ Hospital Health Network. “This recognition is made possible by our dedicated providers and team members for each individual patient in a safe, effective and compassionate way of care and we remain committed to treating those with diabetes that live and work in Greater Cincinnati.”

The Recognized Leader in Caring for People Living with Diabetes program is in its second year, evaluating hospitals based on their care for patients with diabetes during admission, hospital stay and discharge. The program uses the ADA’s Standards of Care in Diabetes and Leapfrog’s standards for excellence in hospital safety and quality. Diabetes compounds the risk all inpatients already face from medical errors, injuries, and infections that are all too common in hospitals.

“Hospitals caring for people living with diabetes face unique challenges, and institutions like The Christ Hospital Health Network are leading the way in prioritizing safety and accountability for this vulnerable population,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “Patients living with diabetes deserve high-quality, safe care. We sincerely congratulate The Christ Hospital for its excellence in providing that care.”

Recognized hospitals provide safe, high-quality care for people living with diabetes, by implementing blood glucose (blood sugar) testing and hypoglycemia protocols, specialized preparation for inpatient surgery, meals and insulin regimen planning and robust discharge planning for high-risk patients with diabetes, among others.

“This award shows the dedication and commitment to patient safety while also improving the lives of people living with diabetes,” said Shawn Peavie, DO, endocrinologist and director of diabetes and endocrinology at The Christ Hospital Health Network. “We continue doing everything it takes to create quality outcomes for our patients by using evidence-based standards of care.”

To learn more about the Recognized Leader in Caring for People Living with Diabetes, click here.

About The Christ Hospital Health Network

The Christ Hospital Health Network consists of an acute care hospital located in Mt. Auburn, a remote hospital location in Liberty Township, eight ambulatory outpatient centers and dozens of medical offices throughout the region. For 135 years, The Christ Hospital has provided compassionate care to those it serves. Made up for more than 1,300 physicians and more than 7,200 team members, our mission is to improve the health of our community by providing exceptional outcomes in an affordable way. The Network was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the #1 hospital in the Cincinnati Region and named to Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals list in 2025.

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. For more, follow them on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram and sign up for their newsletter.