Rutherford Regional Health System Awarded ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from Leapfrog Group

Rutherford Regional Health System Awarded ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from Leapfrog Group
New Grade for Spring 2024 is a national recognition for patient safety

Rutherford Regional Health System received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group. This national distinction celebrates the hospital’s achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and errors.

“We are very pleased with this high mark, which places Rutherford Regional among the top tier of hospitals across the country when it comes to patient safety,” said CEO, Tory Shepherd. “I would like to extend my personal gratitude to every member of our team from our nurses, clinical and ancillary staff to our physicians, board members and volunteers for their ongoing commitment to quality care and patient safety.”

The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization with a 10-year history of assigning letter grades to general hospitals throughout the United States, based on a hospital’s ability to prevent medical errors and harm to patients. The grading system is peer-reviewed, fully transparent, and free to the public. Hospital Safety Grade results are based on more than 30 national performance measures and are updated each fall and spring.

“I applaud the hospital leadership and workforce for their strong commitment to safety and transparency,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “An ‘A’ Safety Grade is a sign that hospitals are continuously evaluating their performance, so that they can best protect patients. Your hospital team should be extremely proud of their dedication and achievement.”

To see Rutherford Regional Health System’s full grade details and to access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org and follow The Leapfrog Group on Twitter, Facebook, and via its newsletter.