Kaiser Permanente San Rafael hospital recognized for patient safety

San Rafael, Calif., May 6, 2026 – Kaiser Permanente San Rafael hospital is recognized with an A grade by The Leapfrog Group for providing safe, high-quality care to our members and patients.

According to The Leapfrog Group’s Spring 2026 Hospital Safety Grade, nine Kaiser Permanente hospitals in Northern California received A grades: Fresno, Manteca, Modesto, Redwood City, San Leandro, San Rafael, South Sacramento, South San Francisco, and Vacaville.

“Kaiser Permanente San Rafael’s top safety rating is something our entire team can be proud of because it reflects the care, dedication, and compassion they bring every day to our patients and members,” said Abhishek Dosi, senior vice president and area manager of Kaiser Permanente’s Golden Gate Service Area. “Our mission is to provide high-quality, affordable health care and to improve the health of the communities we serve. This recognition shows that safe, reliable care is at the heart of how we deliver on that promise.”

Leapfrog assesses hospitals on approximately two dozen measures, including patient injuries, medical and medication errors, and infections. Hospitals receive an A through F depending on their cumulative performance.

“Our physicians and care teams work every day to create an environment where safety, quality, and trust are paramount,” said Naveen Kumar, MD, physician in chief of Kaiser Permanente San Rafael. “This rating reflects a relentless focus on delivering the best possible outcomes for our patients. We’re honored to serve Marin County, and we remain committed to continuously raising the bar for patient safety.”

The Leapfrog Group evaluates nearly 3,000 hospitals throughout the United States. The grades are issued twice annually, in the fall and spring.

The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits, released its Hospital Safety Grades after examining publicly available data on patient injuries, medical and medication errors, and infections at U.S. hospitals. The report includes data collected by national health care organizations, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Hospitals are then assigned A through F grades for their safety records. The grades are released as a free resource to help patients and their families make informed health care decisions.

Kaiser Permanente is one of America’s leading integrated health care providers and serves 12.6 million members. Nationally, 23 of the 40 Kaiser Permanente hospitals, or nearly 60%, received a Leapfrog Hospital Safety A grade. In contrast, approximately 30% of the nation’s other hospitals received an A rating.

For more information and a complete list of the hospital safety grades, visit Leapfrog.

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