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Ochsner Health hospitals earn ‘As’ for patient safety
Numerous Ochsner Health hospitals and partners across the Gulf South earned top marks in Spring 2026 from The Leapfrog Group in recognition for commitment to patient safety
Several Ochsner Health hospitals across the Gulf South earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit organization focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns grades to general hospitals across the country using evidence-based measures of patient safety focused exclusively on preventing errors, accidents, injuries and infections.
“Achieving an 'A' grade across multiple Ochsner hospitals highlights the exceptional dedication, expertise and compassion of our teams," said Robert Hart, MD, chief physician executive at Ochsner Health. "This recognition stands as a testament to their commitment to safety and excellence in patient care. We are profoundly thankful for their hard work and the trust they continue to build within our communities every day.”
The following Ochsner Health hospitals and partners received an “A” grade from Leapfrog for Spring 2026:
Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics in Lafayette, Louisiana
Ochsner St. Mary in Morgan City, Louisiana
Ochsner American Legion Hospital in Jennings, Louisiana
Ochsner Rush Medical Center in Meridian, Mississippi
Ochsner Acadia General Hospital in Crowley, Louisiana
“An ‘A’ grade is a strong sign that Ochsner 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 is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring.
To explore Ochsner’s full grade details and to find valuable tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org.
About Ochsner Health
Ochsner Health is the leading nonprofit healthcare provider in Louisiana, Mississippi and across the Gulf South, delivering expert care at its 47 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers. Ochsner is nationally recognized for inspiring healthier lives and stronger communities through expertise, quality and digital connectivity. In 2025, more than 40,000 dedicated team members and 5,000 employed and affiliated physicians at Ochsner cared for more than 1.6 million people from every state in the nation and 65 countries. To learn more about how Ochsner empowers people to get well and stay well, visit www.ochsner.org.