Quality & Safety Articles

02/24/2026
OSF Saint Paul and OSF Saint Clare recognized by National Rural Rating System
Congratulations to OSF HealthCare Saint Paul Medical Center and OSF HealthCare Saint Clare Medical Center for earning recognition from the National Rural Ratin…
02/23/2026
2025 was a year of celebration, recognition and distinction for OSF Saint Anthony’s
Marked by 100-year legacy, recognizing environmental stewardship, and multiple awards for clinical excellence
01/20/2026
Laboratory Services department receives CAP reaccreditation
The CAP reaccreditation is a two-year renewal of an existing accreditation held by the hospital
01/05/2026
OSF Saint Paul Medical Center recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as a top recommended hospital in Illinois
OSF HealthCare Saint Paul Medical Center has been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the top recommended hospitals in Illinois, based on patient …
12/08/2025
OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center honors Janette Hernandez-Flores with Sunflower Award
OSF HealthCare Saint Elizabeth Medical Center is proud to announce that Janette Hernandez-Flores, a Peru patient care technician on the medical-surgical unit, …
12/08/2025
Madison Gerkitz, RN, recognized with DAISY Award for extraordinary nursing care
OSF HealthCare Saint Elizabeth Medical Center is proud to recognize Madison Gerkitz, RN, as a DAISY Award recipient. Madison, a valued member of the medical-su…
11/24/2025
Luke McLachlan, RN, recognized with DAISY Award for extraordinary nursing care
OSF HealthCare is proud to recognize Luke McLachlan, RN, with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses for his outstanding compassion and dedication to patient…
11/16/2025
OSF Saint Anthony’s earns fourth consecutive “A” hospital safety grade from The Leapfrog Group
New grade for Fall 2025 is national recognition for patient safety same as Spring 2025, Fall 2024 and Spring 2024
11/14/2025
OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center earns an “A” for patient safety from Leapfrog Group
The biannual Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades for the fall of 2025 have been announced by The Leapfrog Group, a national watchdog organization for patient safet…
09/17/2025
Emergency preparedness drill planned at OSF Saint Luke
In collaboration with area first responders, OSF Saint Luke will host an emergency preparedness drill September 19.