ROCKINGHAM —FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital-Richmond earned an “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 general hospitals across the country based on more than 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries and infections as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them.
FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst and its Hoke campus in Raeford also received ‘A’ grades, underscoring the organization’s commitment to the highest standards for safety and quality.
“This recognition is a direct result of the hard work and dedication of our care teams,” said Christy Land, MSN, R.N., president of MRH-Richmond. “Our team members strive every day to uphold the highest standards of patient safety and quality care, and we’re proud to see that effort recognized nationally.”
“Achieving an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade reflects enormous dedication to patient safety,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “I extend my congratulations to Moore Regional Hospital-Richmond, its leadership, clinicians, staff and volunteers for creating a culture where patients come first.”
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade stands as the only hospital ratings program focused solely on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries that kill more than 500 patients a day in the United States. This program is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring.
To explore FirstHealth’s full grade details and to find valuable tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org. Connect with The Leapfrog Group on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram and stay informed through The Leapfrog Group newsletter.
