Spring 2026 Safety Guide Is a National Recognition for Commitment to Patient Safety 

A.O. Fox Hospital has earned a prestigious “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A”, “B”, “C”, “D” or “F” grade to hospitals across the country using evidence-based measures of patient safety focused exclusively on errors, accidents, injuries, and infections.

“For over 120 years, A.O. Fox Hospital has served Oneonta residents, visitors, and those living in surrounding communities with medical care and health services that are exemplary. We appreciate the Leapfrog Group’s recognition of the high standards hospital leaders and caregivers follow, all benefiting the patient,” said Staci Thompson, MHA, FACMPE, President and CEO of Bassett Healthcare Network and President of A.O. Fox Hospital.

In January 2026, Bassett Healthcare Network announced its 2026-2028 strategic plan as part of the organization’s continued vital efforts to grow its services and workforce, with quality of care acting as a key area of focus. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade stands as the only hospital ratings program focused solely on preventable medical errors, infections, and injuries. This program is peer-reviewed, fully transparent, and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring.

“An ‘A’ Grade is a strong sign that A.O. Fox Hospital is deeply committed to protecting patients from harm,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “We commend the leadership, Board, clinicians, staff, and volunteers for the role each played in earning this distinction.”

“As a hospital serving patients living in rural areas, A.O. Fox Hospital faces unique challenges which our caregivers and leaders meet with expertise and compassion. Earning the highest score possible by Leapfrog for patient safety is an achievement we don’t take lightly. We strive to not only maintain but surpass the high standards we place on ourselves for the care we provide,” said Michael Guiry, PA-C, MBA, Vice President of Operations at A.O. Fox Hospital.

A.O. Fox Hospital provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, including heart care, surgical care, orthopedic care, pulmonary care, sleep disorder care, imaging services, and women’s health. The hospital’s emergency department sees patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Last year, A.O. Fox Hospital announced the opening of its new universal inpatient unit, equipped to accommodate a wide range of patient care need.

“Patient safety is of the utmost importance to each of the practitioners, nurses, and other caregivers who work at A.O. Fox Hospital. To be categorized as one of the top-tier hospitals in the country for this is gratifying,” said J. Daniel Croft, DO, Vice President of Medical Affairs at A.O. Fox Hospital.

The hospital is located at 1 Norton Avenue in Oneonta, where it shares a campus with A.O. Fox Nursing Home, a 130 bed long-term care facility. A.O. Fox Hospital also operates FoxCare Center, which houses primary care, specialty care, and cancer care centers, as well as an outpatient pharmacy and YMCA-affiliated fitness center. A.O. Fox Hospital’s Tri-Town Campus, located at 43 Pearl Street West in Sidney, provides patients with emergency care, as well as laboratory, imaging, and some specialty services.

To explore A.O Fox Hospital’s full grade details and find valuable tips for staying safe at any hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org.