UNC Health Wayne Earns an unprecedented 6th consecutive ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group 

UNC Health Wayne has earned it’s 6^th consecutive “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries and infections as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them.   

“We are thrilled to share that UNC Health Wayne has once again earned an ‘A’ rating from the Leapfrog Group for the 6^th consecutive time” says Jessie L. Tucker, III, President and CEO at UNC Health Wayne. “This 6^th ‘A’ and our 4-star rating from the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid services demonstrates our teams unwavering dedication to improving the care we provide. I’m incredibly proud of our teammates and the exceptional care they deliver every day”. 

“Upholding superior patient safety and quality is a team effort, involving every department and teammate at UNC Health Wayne”, says Vice President of Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Brian Fillipo, MMM, FACP. “Receiving an ‘A’ rating from the Leapfrog Group for the 6^th time reflects our ongoing commitment to adopting best practices and rigorous protocols, ensuring the safety and well-being of every patient who entrusts us with their care.”   

“Ensuring compassionate, high-quality care for every patient is our utmost priority at UNC Health Wayne”, says Senior Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer, Heidi Malez, MSN, RN, CMSRN. “Our team works tirelessly to uphold our stands of excellence, fostering a healing environment where patients feel supported and valued.” 

“Everyone who works at UNC Health Wayne should be proud of this ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade,” said Leah Binder, President and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “It takes complete dedication of at every level, and an ironclad commitment to putting patients first. I thank UNC Health Wayne, its leadership, clinicians, staff, and volunteers for caring so deeply for its patients and their safety.” 

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program focused exclusively on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries that kill more than 500 patients a day nationally. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring.  

To see UNC Health Wayne’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, LinkedIn, and Instagram and via The Leapfrog Group newsletter.   

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About UNC Health Wayne

UNC Health Wayne has been providing compassionate, advanced health care to eastern North Carolina for over 125 years. A nonprofit, affiliate of UNC Health Care, UNC Health Wayne has a reputation in eastern North Carolina for providing excellent, high-quality medical care. As one of the largest employers in Wayne County, UNC Health Wayne has a team of more than 1,700 patient care providers and support staff, as well as more than 300 medical staff. Every member of our team is committed to delivering the best possible care through a patient-centered approach. 

About The Leapfrog Group                                                                                    

Founded in 2000 by large employers and other purchasers, The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit organization driving a movement for giant leaps for patient safety. The flagship Leapfrog Hospital Survey and Leapfrog Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Survey collect and transparently report hospital and ASC performance, empowering purchasers to find the highest-value care and giving consumers the lifesaving information they need to make informed decisions. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, Leapfrog's other main initiative, assigns letter grades to hospitals based on their record of patient safety, helping consumers protect themselves and their families from errors, injuries, accidents and infections. For more, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram and sign up for our newsletter.