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Published on May 01, 2024

Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital earns national recognition for patient safety

Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital has earned national recognition for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group.

Exterior of Tidelands Waccamaw Community HospitalThe Murrells Inlet hospital earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade. Leapfrog assign grades to hospitals across the country based on more than 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them.

“Everyone who works at Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital should be proud of this ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “It takes complete dedication at every level and an ironclad commitment to putting patients first. I thank Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital, its leadership, clinicians, staff and volunteers for caring so deeply for its patients and their safety.”

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program focused exclusively on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries. It is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring.

“Patient safety is always our priority,” said Greg Nobles, director of patient safety and regulatory compliance. “The ‘A’ grade from The Leapfrog Group is a testament to our team’s efforts every day and another sign to patients that they can trust the care they receive at Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital.”

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Tidelands Health, in collaboration with MUSC Health, is the region’s largest health care provider, serving the Carolinas at four hospitals and more than 70 outpatient locations. More than 2,500 employee, physician and volunteer partners work side by side with our communities to transform the health of our region – promoting wellness, preventing illness, encouraging recovery and restoring health.