The 2024 Leapfrog Hospital Survey is free and open to hospitals from April 1 to November 30. The annual survey assesses hospital safety, quality, and efficiency based on national performance measures that are of specific interest to health care purchasers and consumers. Survey Results are publicly reported, and provide hospitals with information to benchmark their progress in improving the care they deliver. For general, acute-care hospitals only, some Survey Results are also used to calculate the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade.
2024 Deep Dive Series for Hospitals
These 3-hour virtual sessions will focus on specific aspects of the Leapfrog Hospital Survey and Hospital Safety Grade.
Summary of Changes to the 2024 Leapfrog Hospital Survey
Leapfrog has published the Summary of Changes to the 2024 Leapfrog Hospital Survey.
Prepare to Submit a Survey
Annually, over 2,300 hospitals submit a Leapfrog Hospital Survey. Please review the information on these webpages before you begin. These resources will help you to successfully complete the submission process.
Get Started
Request a security code, learn about our multi-campus reporting policy, and join our NHSN group.
Deadlines
View important deadlines related to the Survey, Leapfrog's NHSN Group, Top Hospitals, and more.
Survey Materials
Download a hard copy of the Survey and supporting materials that you will need to complete the Online Hospital Survey Tool.
Alignment with Other National Programs
Many of the measures included in the Leapfrog Hospital Survey are in use by other national agencies and organizations including the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the CDC's National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN), and The Joint Commission. For general hospitals, some of the measures are used to calculate the Hospital Safety Grade.
Looking for Extra Help?
The Leapfrog Hospital Survey Webinar Series is designed for Survey coordinators, hospital leaders, and others who would benefit from a more interactive presentation of Survey materials and information. The Webinar Series is held monthly from March to December and includes monthly office hours in addition to monthly webinars.
Leapfrog's Rating Programs
Leapfrog administers two different ratings programs for hospitals: the Leapfrog Hospital Survey and the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. Most every hospital is targeted to submit an annual Hospital Survey, but only general hospitals are eligible for a Hospital Safety Grade.
The Leapfrog Group Featured in Modern Healthcare
St. Bernard Hospital is an independent safety-net hospital on Chicago’s South Side. Through two years of complete dedication to patient safety, the hospital moved from an "F" to an "A" on the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade.
The hospital's CFO Robert Springer said: “We try to prioritize patient safety and quality while budgeting because without quality, reliable care for patients, there is no need for anything else. The ramifications and costs of providing poor quality care far outweigh the costs of safety initiatives.”
Innovators for Leapfrog
Innovators for Leapfrog (IFL) support Leapfrog’s mission to make "giant leaps for patient safety.” While The Leapfrog Group does not endorse the products, services, and/or technology showcased in the IFL, we encourage you to explore these offerings that support Leapfrog’s work.