UNC Health Nash continues to exemplify excellence in healthcare, having been once more acknowledged as one of the nation’s leading hospitals by The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit organization that conducts comprehensive hospital assessments. This recognition is given in the annual list of Top Hospitals, and to be included is seen as a highly competitive feat and a significant acknowledgement of remarkable patient care and safety standards. The pride of UNC Health Nash lies in being selected from approximately 2,400 eligible institutions, with merely 52 hospitals across the country qualifying for this honor.
This outstanding appreciation comes on the heels of UNC Health Nash receiving the Leapfrog “A” Safety Grade. The Leapfrog “Top Hospitals” accolade is based on strict performance indicators, such as infection prevention, medication safety, surgical outcomes, quality of maternity care and other crucial factors that impact patients and their families.
Leapfrog Group’s president and CEO, Leah Binder, applauded UNC Health Nash for demonstrating an unwavering dedication to safety and quality, positioning it among the Top Hospitals for the year. Binder highlighted how this recognition is a testament to the organization’s culture of transparency and continuous improvement, values that are deeply ingrained in every team member.
Simultaneously, Dr. L. Lee Isley, UNC Health Nash’s president and CEO, lauded the institution’s strong culture of team collaboration and the relentless endeavours of clinical and support personnel for this recognition. Dr. Isley emphasized that the recognition symbolizes the significant strides the organization has taken throughout the past year. He praised his teams for meeting every challenge head-on with discipline and a unwavering commitment to patient-focused care.
In the pursuit of the hospital’s growth plans, Dr. Isley acknowledged that the efforts made today to uphold a commitment to quality, safety, and operational excellence are laying a robust foundation for the region’s health care future. He expressed gratitude towards the hospital board and all team members for their part in shaping UNC Health Nash’s bright future.
UNC Health Nash’s recognition builds on a year of significant quality milestones, citing achievements such as being named an AORN Center of Excellence in Surgical Safety, earning a third consecutive ‘Pathway to Nursing Excellence’ re-designation, and receiving national commendations from U.S. News & World Report for providing high-quality care in areas like heart failure, stroke, and maternity care.