Cape Fear Valley Hoke Hospital, situated in Raeford, North Carolina, has attained an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade for the third time running from the influential non-profit institution, The Leapfrog Group. This coveted recognition encapsulates Hoke Hospital’s tenacity in avoiding clinical oversights, lessening infection rates, and providing consistent, superior care to its patients.
The Leapfrog Group regularly scrutinizes about 3,000 national hospitals and awards grades based on as many as 30 evidence-supported public safety parameters. The grading process benefits from the expertise of a National Panel and is accessible for public viewing, empowering individuals to make enlightened decisions regarding their healthcare. Hoke Healthcare’s President, Sonja McLendon, lauded the achievement as a testament to the team’s devotion to guaranteeing the safety and health of its patients, while also setting benchmarks for healthcare standards in Hoke County and neighboring communities.
Hoke Hospital’s triumph in securing this premier rank can be traced back to several initiatives to magnify patient safety, which include advanced techniques in infection control encapsulating implementation of evidence-based protocols to avert hospital-acquired infections; technologically-driven safety procedures including Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA) and Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) systems for minimization of medication inaccuracies; and regular education and training schemes emphasizing patient safety and hand hygiene compliance.
Despite battling against the challenges of a pandemic, Cape Fear Valley Betsy Johnson Hospital and Cape Fear Valley Central Harnett Hospital were both awarded ‘B’ grades in Fall 2024 ratings, while Cape Fear Valley Medical Center received a ‘C’ representation. Although acknowledging the ‘C’ grade, Cape Fear Valley Health’s Chief Operating Officer, Daniel Weatherly, highlighted their ongoing endeavours towards enhancement, explaining the adverse circumstances caused by the pandemic, but reaffirming unwavering dedication towards advancing patient safety and securing optimal results for their charges.