What percentage of Kansas hospitals earned A grades for patient safety?

According to the report, 23% of Kansas hospitals earned A grades for patient safety.

How did Missouri hospitals perform compared to the national average?

The report states that only 17% of Missouri hospitals received A grades, which is the 40th in the nation.

Which Kansas City hospital received the worst possible score on nursing and bedside care for patients?

The article mentions that University Health Truman Medical Center scored below average in 10 out of 32 categories, including the worst possible score on nursing and bedside care for patients.

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Hospitals Fail to Protect Patients, Alarming Safety Grades Revealed

18 Nov, 2025

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Summary

200,000 people killed yearly by preventable safety issues
23% of Kansas hospitals earned A grades, only 17% in Missouri
University Health Truman Medical Center scored below average in 10 out of 32 categories

Hospitals Fail to Protect Patients, Alarming Safety Grades Revealed

According to a recent report, patient safety remains a major concern at hospitals in the Kansas City area. The Leapfrog Group, a healthcare watchdog nonprofit, has been grading hospitals on patient safety for over 20 years. In their latest fall 2025 assessment, the organization found that preventable safety issues, such as infections, surgical errors, and medication mix-ups, continue to put patients at risk.