Harris Regional Hospital, a Duke LifePoint hospital, has received an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for fall 2025. The grade is based on a national set of evidence-based measures that evaluate how well hospitals protect patients from preventable harm, such as medication errors, infections, and complications.

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is updated twice a year and is recognized as one of the most comprehensive assessments of hospital safety performance in the United States. Grades are calculated using more than 30 publicly available indicators, including staffing patterns, hand-hygiene practices, use of electronic medical records, patient-reported concerns, and outcomes related to procedures and hospital stays. The methodology is peer-reviewed and available for public review.

The recognition reflects ongoing work across all departments to strengthen safety processes, address risks proactively, and maintain reliable systems that support high-quality care.

“Receiving an ‘A’ is meaningful because it speaks to the consistency of our team’s efforts,” said Ashley Hindman, chief executive officer of Harris Regional Hospital. “Patient safety isn’t one initiative; it’s a standard that guides how we operate every day. Our employees and medical staff take that responsibility seriously, and I’m grateful for their continued dedication to our patients and our community.”

Building on its established safety culture, Harris Regional Hospital has continued to enhance processes that support safe, consistent care. This work includes improving communication tools for care teams, offering expanded training opportunities, and using real-time data to inform decision-making. Together, these efforts reflect the hospital’s ongoing commitment to dependable, patient-centered care.

The full Hospital Safety Grade for Harris Regional Hospital is available at HospitalSafetyGrade.org, where community members can review specific measure-by-measure performance and find resources on how to stay safe during a hospital visit.

With this recognition, Harris Regional Hospital reinforces its mission of making communities healthier. The hospital remains focused on consistent, dependable care and on engaging patients and families to support safe experiences in every setting.