UI Health earned an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for Spring 2026, according to a May 6 announcement from the hospital.
The Leapfrog Group is an independent nonprofit organization that assigns grades to hospitals nationwide using evidence-based measures focused on patient safety, including errors, accidents, injuries, and infections. The grades are updated twice each year in spring and fall.
“This recognition reflects years of deliberate work by our physicians, nurses, advanced practice clinicians, staff, and leaders to strengthen the systems that keep patients safe,” said Dr. Sagar Harwani, Chief Quality Officer at the University of Illinois Hospital & Clinics. “An ‘A’ from Leapfrog is meaningful because it is based on transparent, evidence-based patient safety measures.”
Harwani said UI Health remains committed to ongoing improvement: “We are proud of this progress, and we recognize that patient safety requires continued focus, discipline, and improvement.”
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program focused solely on preventable medical errors, infections, and injuries. “Patient safety is and always will be one of UI Health’s highest priorities,” said Dr. Jon Radosta, Chief Medical Officer at the University of Illinois Hospital & Clinics. “This recognition reflects our commitment to providing safe, reliable care that patients and families can trust.”
The recent grade adds to other national recognitions received by UI Health. In July 2025 the hospital achieved Magnet Recognition for nursing excellence—a designation considered among the most prestigious in healthcare—through meeting rigorous standards set by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program.
“The combination of these external accolades underscores our commitment to excellence in care delivery — especially within an environment of learning, training, and discovery,” said Dr. Robert Barish, Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs at the University of Illinois Chicago. “Indeed, our excellence in quality and safety is amplified through our healthcare team who serve our communities and educate tomorrow’s providers.”
The University of Illinois Hospital Chicago serves as a major clinical facility with a 451-bed hospital as well as more than 30 outpatient clinics and 11 community health centers; it works to promote health equity through services and research efforts according to its official website.
