HCA Healthcare Colleton Hospital earns "A" on national safety rankings

HCA Healthcare Colleton Hospital has been awarded an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a nationally recognized organization committed to advancing patient safety across the country. This top grade honors the hospital’s strong performance in protecting patients from preventable harm, including medical errors, accidents, injuries, and infections.

“Patient safety is the foundation of our mission at HCA Healthcare Colleton Hospital, and this recognition reflects the consistent, intentional work of our care teams,” said Libbi Myers, Vice President of Quality. “Our colleagues show extraordinary dedication every day, and this ‘A’ Safety Grade is a testament to their commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care to every patient who walks through our doors.”

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is a highly respected, independent assessment that assigns hospitals a letter grade — A through F — based on more than 30 evidence-based national performance measures. These metrics evaluate how effectively hospitals prevent medical harm and ensure the systems needed to protect patients are firmly in place.

To view Colleton Hospital’s full grade and to access resources on how patients can stay safe during a hospital visit, please visit Hospital Safety Grade.