Another “A” Grade for Hospital Safety from The Leapfrog Group

South County Health is proud to announce that it has once again earned a prestigious "A" grade for hospital safety from The Leapfrog Group, a national organization dedicated to promoting transparency and excellence in healthcare. This achievement for the Fall of 2024 marks the eleventh “A” rating South County Health has received since 2018.

Earning an "A" grade requires a culture of excellence, accountability, and collaboration across every level of the organization. The Leapfrog Group evaluates hospitals nationwide based on their ability to protect patients from preventable harm and medical errors. An "A" grade signifies a hospital’s ability to maintain the highest standards of safety, making it a powerful testament to the dedication of South County Health’s providers, staff, and leadership.

“This recognition is an opportunity to reflect on who we are as a healthcare organization and the vital role we fill for the community we are honored to serve,” said Kevin Charpentier, MD, VP and Chief Medical Officer at South County Health. “Our ‘A’ grade represents the collective efforts of every single member of our team, working tirelessly to ensure that South County Health remains a safe and trusted place for care. It’s more than a score—it’s a promise to our community of prioritizing the highest level of patient care, and our unwavering commitment to ensuring patient safety as Rhode Island’s Most Trusted Health Partner. Achievements like this reinforce our commitment to being a vital part of this community, not just for today, but for generations to come.”

Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, formerly known as Hospital Safety Scores, serve as a gold standard measure of patient safety. Utilizing up to 30 national performance measures sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the Leapfrog Hospital Survey, and other supplemental data sources, the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade evaluates hospitals' overall performance in safeguarding patients against preventable harm and medical errors. The methodology behind this assessment has undergone rigorous peer review and is published in the esteemed Journal of Patient Safety.

Leapfrog’s grading system — A, B, C, D, or F — is peer-reviewed, fully transparent, and free to the public. The grades are released twice each year and out of approximately 3,000 hospitals graded, only 29% received an A, underscoring the significance of this recognition for South County Hospital.

Learn more about South County Health’s awards and recognitions.