13 consecutive ‘A’ grades demonstrate Providence’s dedication to providing better healthcare to patients

Kansas City, KS, December 15, 2025 – Providence was awarded an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for the 13th consecutive time by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. This designates Providence Medical Center as a “Straight A” hospital, defined as hospitals that have an A for fall 2025 and have sustained that grade for the last five or more grading rounds. This select group represents 13 % of all eligible hospitals.

“Earning our 13th consecutive ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group is a tremendous honor for Providence Medical Center. This accomplishment is a direct result of the dedication and skill of our staff, the trust and partnership of our community, and the consistent support of everyone who walks through our doors,” said Karen Orr, RN, MSN, MBA, CEO at Providence Medical Center . “We are grateful for the confidence our patients place in us, and we are proud to uphold the highest standards of safety and care. Together, we are setting the bar for expert care—today and for years to come.”

The Leapfrog Group assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to all general hospitals across the country using evidence-based measures of patient safety focused exclusively on errors, accidents, injuries and infections.

“My sincere congratulations to Providence Medical Center for upholding patient safety standards through thick and thin, achieving an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade for 13 consecutive rounds of the Safety Grade,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group . “Consistently earning an A demonstrates a long-term, organization-wide commitment to putting patient safety first.”

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program focused exclusively on preventable medical errors, injuries, and infections that can lead to harm or even death. The grading system is peer-reviewed, fully transparent, and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring.

To see Providence Medical Center’s full grade details and to find essential patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org. Connect with The Leapfrog Group on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram, and stay updated through The Leapfrog Group newsletter.

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About Providence Medical Center:

Providence Medical Center is a community hospital affiliated with Prime Healthcare. Providence is also affiliated with Saint John Hospital in Leavenworth, Kan. More than 1,100 skilled and qualified individuals provide nursing, medical, and support services. Staff and about 200 devoted volunteers help us serve the health needs of Wyandotte, Leavenworth, and northern Johnson counties, and surrounding areas.

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.