Leapfrog Group Award: Baptist Union County

13 A’s in a Row!

The Leapfrog Group has awarded Baptist Union County an ‘A’ rating - the gold standard for patient safety. As of November 2024, this is our 13th consecutive ‘A’. Safety is your right and it’s our specialty.

Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades provide consumer-friendly, patient-reported data and research to help you make informed decisions about a critical aspect of your hospital stay – safety. They are assigned to nearly 3,000 general acute-care hospitals across the nation twice annually based on up to 30 national performance measures, including:

Preventing surgical errors, falls and patient injuries
Protection from common hospital infections, including Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Clostridium difficile (C. diff)
The responsiveness of the hospital staff
Communication about medicines
Communication with nurses and doctors

Now, more than ever, you and your loved ones’ safety are a top priority at Baptist Union County. And we have the grades to prove it.