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RAEFORD, NC – Cape Fear Valley Hoke Hospital has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for the third consecutive time from The Leapfrog Group, a leading independent national organization committed to improving healthcare quality and safety. The prestigious rating highlights Hoke Hospital’s dedication to preventing medical errors, reducing infections, and delivering safe, high-quality care to its patients.
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade evaluates nearly 3,000 hospitals nationwide and assigns grades based on up to 30 evidence-based measures of patient safety. Grades are calculated under the guidance of a National Expert Panel and are publicly available to help individuals make informed decisions about their care.
“Achieving an ‘A’ Safety Grade is a significant milestone and reflects the commitment of our team to prioritize the safety and well-being of our patients,” said Hoke Healthcare President Sonja McLendon. “This recognition reinforces our dedication to maintaining the highest standards of care for Hoke County and the surrounding community.”
Hoke Hospital’s Commitment to patient safety
Cape Fear Valley Hoke Hospital’s success in earning this top grade is the result of several initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety, including:
• Advanced Infection Control Practices: Implementation of evidence-based protocols to prevent hospital-acquired infections.
• Technology-Driven Safety Measures: Use of Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA) and Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) systems to reduce medication errors.
• Staff Training Programs: Ongoing education and training focused on patient safety and hand hygiene compliance.
In addition to Hoke Hospital’s ‘A’ grade, Cape Fear Valley Betsy Johnson Hospital and Cape Fear Valley Central Harnett Hospital both earned ‘B’ grades in the Fall 2024 ratings, demonstrating continued progress despite the challenges posed by the pandemic. Cape Fear Valley Medical Center received a ‘C’ grade this fall.
“While we acknowledge the ‘C’ grade for Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, it reflects our ongoing commitment to addressing areas for improvement,” said Daniel Weatherly, Chief Operating Officer of Cape Fear Valley Health. “The effects of the pandemic have presented significant challenges for all healthcare providers, but we remain focused on enhancing patient safety and ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients.”
About The Leapfrog Group
Founded in 2000, The Leapfrog Group is an independent national nonprofit organization driving a movement for healthcare quality and patient safety. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, launched in 2012, helps consumers make informed decisions by assigning letter grades to hospitals based on their prevention of medical errors, injuries, and infections. Grades are updated biannually and are free to the public at HospitalSafetyGrade.org.
Media contact for Cape Fear Valley: Chaka Jordan, 910-615-6098 or cgjordan@capefearvalley.com.
About Cape Fear Valley Health System
Cape Fear Valley is a 1,000+ bed, 8-hospital regional health system, with more than 1 million inpatient and outpatient visits annually. A private not-for-profit organization with 8,000 employees and more than 1,000 providers on our medical staff, it includes Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Health Pavilion North, Health Pavilion Hoke and Harnett Health. For more information, visit www.CapeFearValley.com.
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