Inova hospitals Earn ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group

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

Inova is proud to announce that Inova Alexandria Hospital, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Inova Fairfax Hospital and Inova Loudoun Hospital have all earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for the spring term 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.

Key milestones in patient safety at Inova hospitals:

• Inova Loudoun Hospital is one of only 11 hospitals in the U.S. and three in Virginia to earn 29 consecutive “A” grades since the program’s inception
• Inova Fair Oaks Hospital – 28 “straight A’s”
• Inova Fairfax Hospital – 16 “straight A’s”
• Inova Alexandria Hospital – 2 “straight A’s”

“Patient safety is fundamental to the care we provide, and this consistent recognition from Leapfrog reinforces the trust our patients place in us,” said Chapy Venkatesan, MD, Chief Quality Officer at Inova. “Across our hospitals, our teams are committed to reducing harm, improving outcomes, and ensuring every patient receives the safest possible care.”

“An ‘A’ Grade is a strong sign that Inova 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 Inova’s full grade details and to find valuable tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org. Connect with The Leapfrog Group on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram and stay informed through The Leapfrog Group newsletter.