May 10, 2022
According to The Leapfrog Group’s Hospital spring 2022 Safety Grades released this week, North Carolina has the highest percentage of hospitals in the United States with a Safety Grade of A or B, keeping patients safe from harm. North Carolina Business Group on Health is working with Leapfrog as a Regional Leader to ensure hospitals in our state make patient safety a top priority.
The Leapfrog Group’s Hospital Safety Grade assigned a grade to nearly 3,000 U.S. hospitals on their ability to protect patients from medical errors, injuries, accidents and infections. 85% of North Carolina’s hospitals rated an A or B. The latest grades provide a look at the impact of COVID-19 on patient safety, including a decline in patient experience. Find your hospital’s grade at www.hospitalsafetygrade.org