In recent news, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon, and McLeod Health Dillon have all been awarded an “A” Hospital Safety Grade by the Leapfrog Group. This national nonprofit organization evaluates hospitals based on over 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries, infections, and the preventive systems in place to maintain patient safety standards.
Dr. Caetie Rabon, Rural Regional Chief Medical Officer for McLeod Health, expressed gratitude for the recognition and attributed it to the hard work and dedication of the hospital teams. The Leapfrog Group commends these hospitals for their commitment to implementing best patient practices and upholding the highest safety and quality standards.
McLeod Health Cheraw has received the “A” Hospital Safety Grade from Leapfrog for four consecutive years. Brent Lowe, CEO of McLeod Health Cheraw, emphasized the staff’s unwavering dedication to implementing best patient practices and ensuring safe, high-quality care for every patient. Rachel Gainey, CEO of McLeod Health Clarendon also highlighted her team’s commitment to ongoing improvement in healthcare services.
Jenny Hardee, CEO of McLeod Health Dillon emphasized that this recognition is a testament to their continuous pursuit of quality improvements and their dedication to delivering exceptional care to their region’s patients. All three hospitals are focused on maintaining high safety standards and committed to ongoing improvement in healthcare services for their patients.
Overall, this recognition is a testament to these hospitals’ commitment to providing safe and high-quality care for patients while continuously striving for improvement in healthcare services.
