South Tampa Hospital achieves elite national straight A status for safety
Tampa, FL — HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital was awarded an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for the sixth consecutive grading round by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. This designates South Tampa Hospital 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.
“Earning Elite National Status and a sixth consecutive ‘A’ Leapfrog patient safety grade is a remarkable achievement for HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital. This honor is a testament to the culture of safety we’ve built and the relentless commitment of our caregivers to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to every patient, every time,” said Ned Hill, CEO of HCA Florida South Tampa.
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.
“HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital deserves recognition for its unwavering focus on protecting patients and delivering safe care, earning an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade for six 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 South Tampa Hospital’s full grade details and to find essential patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit Hospital Safety Grad's homepage. Connect with The Leapfrog Group on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram, and stay updated through The Leapfrog Group newsletter.