01-05-2025
CarolinaEast earns ‘A' in Leapfrog Group Hospital Safety Grade
NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — A local medical center was recently awarded an 'A' in the Leapfrog Group's Spring 2025 Hospital Safety Grade.
CarolinaEast Medical Center, located in New Bern, was given top marks for their excellent standards in patient care. Grading is similar to that in schools, A through F reflects the best grade to the worst. Grading is based on more than 30 parameters including performance in errors, accidents, injuries and infections. Leapfrog grading is the only hospital rating system that focuses on preventable medical errors and is free for the public to view.
'I am so proud of the care and compassion offered by our 3,600 employees and 400+ volunteers who show up daily to ensure our patients' safety,' said Michael Smith, President and CEO, CarolinaEast Health System. 'Our most recent grade 'A' from one of the country's most recognized ratings companies is another way we show our commitment to caring for our more than 400,000 patients last year.'
North Carolina is ranked #12 in overall state gradings with Leapfrog.
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