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Highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, Hoke Hospital was named a Top General Hospital by The Leapfrog Group. This honor is in addition to the Leapfrog A announced last month, which was the third consecutive time the hospital earned that honor. Hoke Hospital is part of the Cape Fear Valley Health system.
Announced today, the Leapfrog Top Hospital award is widely acknowledged as one of the most competitive awards American hospitals can receive. The Top Hospital designation is bestowed by The Leapfrog Group, a national watchdog organization of employers and other purchasers known as the toughest standard-setters for health care safety and quality. Top Hospitals will be honored tonight at the 2024 Leapfrog Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner in Washington, D.C.
“This recognition as a Leapfrog Top Hospital is a testament to the dedication of our entire team at Hoke Hospital,” said Hoke Healthcare President Sonja McLendon. “Every day, our physicians and caregivers are focused on providing the highest quality of care and ensuring the safety of our patients. Achieving this elite national distinction reflects our commitment to excellence and reinforces the trust our community places in us.”
Nearly 2,400 hospitals were considered for the award. Among those, Hoke Hospital received a Top General distinction. A total of 134 Top Hospitals were selected, including:
- 8 Top Children’s
- 36 Top General
- 15 Top Rural
- 75 Top Teaching
The quality of patient care across many areas of hospital performance is considered in establishing the qualifications for the award, including infection rates, practices for safer surgery, maternity care and the hospital’s capacity to prevent medication errors. The rigorous standards are defined in each year’s Top Hospital Methodology.
"Protecting patients from preventable harm is central to The Leapfrog Group’s mission," said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. "Hoke Hospital has set the standard for patient safety, earning the prestigious distinction of a Top Hospital. This elite honor reflects the exceptional efforts of the entire team and places Hoke Hospital among the nation's elite in health care. Congratulations to all who made this remarkable achievement possible."
To qualify for the distinction, hospitals must rank top among peers on the Leapfrog Hospital Survey, which assesses hospital performance on the highest standards for quality and patient safety, and achieve top performance in their category. To see the full list of institutions honored as 2024 Top Hospitals, visit www.leapfroggroup.org/tophospitals.
About Hoke Hospital
Cape Fear Valley Hoke Hospital’s success in the result of several initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety, including:
• Advanced Infection Control Practices: Implementation of evidence-based protocols to prevent hospital-acquired infections.
• Technology-Driven Safety Measures: Use of Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA) and Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) systems to reduce medication errors.
• Staff Training Programs: Ongoing education and training focused on patient safety and hand hygiene compliance.
In July, Hoke Hospital was also recognized as a High Performing Hospital for Pneumonia by U.S. News & World Report.
“Our team of caregivers is committed to the highest standards for quality and safety, and these recognitions are a result of that commitment,” said Mike Nagowski, CEO of Cape Fear Valley Health.
