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TJ Samson gets straight-As for patient safety

From Stacey Biggs

Glasgow, KY - T.J. Samson Community Hospital was awarded an "A" Hospital Safety Grade for the fifth consecutive time by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. This designates T.J. Samson as a "Straight A" hospital, defined as hospitals that have an A for fall 2025 and have sustained that grade for the last five or more grading rounds. This select group represents around 12% of all eligible hospitals in the nation, and only 2% in Kentucky.

"Achieving our fifth consecutive 'A' Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is a remarkable accomplishment, and it speaks to the dedication, skill, and compassion of our providers and staff," said Neil Thornbury, CEO of T.J. Regional Health. "Being recognized as a Straight A hospital--a distinction earned by only 2% of hospitals in Kentucky and 12% nationwide--reinforces our commitment to safety and quality at every level of care. I'm incredibly proud of our team for the excellence they deliver every day."


The Leapfrog Group assigns an "A," "B," "C," "D" or "F" grade to all general hospitals across the country based on over 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries and infections as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them.

"My sincere congratulations to T.J. Samson Community Hospital for upholding patient safety standards through thick and thin, achieving an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade for five consecutive rounds of the Safety Grade," said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. "Consistently earning an A demonstrates a long-term, organization-wide commitment to putting patient safety first."

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 T.J. Samson's full grade details and to find essential patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org.


This story was posted on 2025-11-25 15:55:49
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