Augusta Health Earns An ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group 

Spring 2026 Safety Grade is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety  

FISHERSVILLE, VIRGINIA – Augusta Health 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.

“Receiving an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group is something we’re very proud of,” said Crystal Farmer, MBA, MSN, RN, FACHE, Chief Operating Officer of Augusta Health. “It reflects the deep commitment our entire team shares in keeping patients safe and delivering thoughtful, high-quality care. Every member of our organization plays a role in creating a safe environment, and I’m grateful for the passion and dedication they bring to our community each day.”

“An ‘A’ Grade is a strong sign that Augusta Health 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 Augusta Health’s full grade details and to find valuable tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org.

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.