Illinois (WTVO) – Many Illinois hospitals performed exemplary in a recent survey that evaluates safety measures.

The Leapfrog Group conducted its biannual survey at the request of companies that take out health insurance for their employees. Nearly 3,000 hospitals were assessed on their ability to prevent medical errors, accidents and infections.

THE data The report for fall 2024 was released Friday and shows increased safety across Illinois hospitals since the last survey.

32 Illinois hospitals earned an “A” and Saint Mary’s Hospital in Decatur was the only one to receive an “F.”

OSF Saint Anthony Hospital in Rockford and FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport both received a “B.”

UW Health Swedish American Hospital in Rockford and Katherine Shaw Hospital in Dixon both received a “D.”

Beloit Memorial Hospital was the only local hospital to earn an “A.”

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