The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Earns an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
TOPEKA, Kan. (May 6, 2026) — The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus 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 using evidence-based measures of patient safety focused exclusively on errors, accidents, injuries and infections.
“Earning an ‘A’ grade is a meaningful affirmation of our promise to put patient safety at the center of everything we do,” said Scott Campbell, chief executive officer of St. Francis Campus. “We are deeply grateful to our physicians, nurses and staff whose dedication and compassion make this achievement possible. This recognition reflects the shared responsibility our teams bring to caring for our community and reinforces the trust our patients place in us to deliver safe, high‑quality care every day.”
“An ‘A’ Grade is a strong sign that the health system’s St. Francis Campus is deeply committed to protecting patients from harm,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “We commend the leadership, Board, clinicians, staff and volunteers for the role each played in earning this distinction.”
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 the health system’s St. Francis Campus’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.
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About The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus
The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus in Topeka is proud to be a part of a long legacy of high-quality, compassionate care. St. Francis Hospital began serving its community in 1909 as the mission of a group of Catholic nuns who rose to meet a need. Today, St. Francis Campus is jointly owned by The University of Kansas Health System and Ardent Health. It has 378 licensed inpatient beds, 21 primary and specialty care clinic locations—including a cancer center location in partnership with The University of Kansas Cancer Center, and a history of technological advancements and dedicated staff. To learn more about The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, visit KUTopeka.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.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Terri Benson – Consumer Outreach and Engagement Strategist/Media Relations
The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus
Terri.Benson@KUTopeka.com