CINCINNATI (May 6, 2026) – The Christ Hospital has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade Report for Spring 2026. The Christ Hospital has received an ‘A’ grade for six consecutive rankings and one of only 30 hospitals in Ohio to achieve the highest mark this spring.
“Leapfrog remains the gold standard for safety measures in the healthcare industry,” said Debbie Hayes, President and CEO of The Christ Hospital Health Network. “We are honored to receive the coveted ‘A’ grade for six consecutive ratings as we continue to raise the bar for safe, effective and compassionate healthcare. Our patients know firsthand that our entire team is dedicated to doing everything it takes to make safety the highest priority at The Christ Hospital Health Network.”
The nation’s most prestigious award for patient safety measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them.
“The Christ Hospital Health Network deserves recognition for its unwavering focus on protecting patients and delivering safe care, earning an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade for six consecutive cycles,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “Sustaining this level of excellence over time shows a true, organization-wide commitment to making patient safety a top priority every single day.”
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade stands as the only hospital ratings program focused solely on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries. This program is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring. For more information and methodology on the Leapfrog Safety Grades, 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 137 years, The Christ Hospital has provided compassionate care to those it serves. Made up of more than 1,300 physicians and more than 7,800 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 2026.
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.