Eighth consecutive ‘A’ grades demonstrate dedication to patients
Henderson, Texas (May 6, 2026) — UT Health Henderson was awarded an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for the eight consecutive grading rounds by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. This designates UT Health Henderson as a “Straight A” hospital, defined as hospitals that have an A for Spring 2026 and have sustained that grade for the last five or more grading rounds.
“Receiving an A Grade for the eighth year in a row really shows how committed our team is to providing safe, high-quality care,” said UT Health Henderson CEO Jared Smith. “This recognition highlights the hard work, compassion and pride our staff brings every day as they care for patients and their families. I’m incredibly grateful for everything they do to create a safe and welcoming healing environment.”
The Leapfrog Group assigns an “A”, “B”, “C”, “D” or “F” grade to all general hospitals across the country using evidence-based measures of errors, accidents, injuries and infections as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them.
“UT Health Henderson deserves recognition for its unwavering focus on protecting patients and delivering safe care, earning an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade for eight consecutive cycles,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “Sustaining this level of excellence over time shows a true, organization-wide commitment to making patient safety a top priority every single day.”
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 UT Health Henderson’s full grade details and to find essential patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org.