Shannon Receives Fifth Leapfrog "A" Grade

Shannon Medical Center received its fifth consecutive “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to 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.

This distinction recognizes Shannon’s achievements prioritizing patient safety by protecting patients from preventable harm and errors in the hospital. Shannon is the only hospital in and around the Concho Valley to achieve an “A” rating for the Spring of 2025.

“This recognition demonstrates exactly what it means to focus on caring for our friends and family here at Shannon,” said Shane Plymell, President and CEO at Shannon. “San Angelo and the Concho Valley deserve safe, effective high-quality healthcare from neighbors in the community they can trust; our providers and team members find new ways to accomplish that every day. Our people are what make Shannon great, and providing this level of quality care for our area is an honor.”

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program focused exclusively on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries that kill more than 500 patients a day nationally. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring.

“Achieving an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade reflects enormous dedication to patient safety,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “I extend my congratulations to Shannon, its leadership, clinicians, staff and volunteers for creating a culture where patients come first.”

To see Shannon’s full grade details and to access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org and follow The Leapfrog Group on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram and via The Leapfrog Group newsletter.