A SPRING 2026 UNC HEALTH Rust Tower Southeastern Leading the Way in Patient Safety UNC Health Southeastern has received an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit LEAPFROG HOSPITAL SAFETY GRADE that rates hospitals on how well they protect patients from harm. The Spring 2026 grade recognizes hospitals that work to prevent medical errors, infections, injuries, and accidents. "An 'A' Grade is a strong sign that UNC Health Southeastern is deeply committed to protecting patients from harm," said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. "We commend the leadership, board, clinicians, staff and volunteers for the role each played in earning this distinction." What This Means for Patients and Community The new "A" grade is a sign of sustained progress over multiple grading cycles, not just a one-time fix. It reflects better performance in areas such as infection prevention, safe surgery and treatment practices, systems that reduce the chance of errors, and early response to serious conditions like sepsis. "In a community like ours, where the need is great and the stakes are high, this achievement says something very important: our patients are receiving care that meets the highest standards in the country right here at UNC Health Southeastern," said UNC Health Southeastern President & CEO Chris Ellington. For the community, UNC Health Southeastern's new "A" from The Leapfrog Group signals that the hospital has put stronger safety systems in place and is performing among the better hospitals nationwide on key patient safety measures. To explore UNC Health Southeastern's full grade details and to find valuable tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org. UNC HEALTH. Southeastern Here for you. Here for good. UNCHealthSE.org | 984-974-CARE A SPRING 2026 UNC HEALTH Rust Tower Southeastern Leading the Way in Patient Safety UNC Health Southeastern has received an " A " Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group , a national nonprofit LEAPFROG HOSPITAL SAFETY GRADE that rates hospitals on how well they protect patients from harm . The Spring 2026 grade recognizes hospitals that work to prevent medical errors , infections , injuries , and accidents . " An ' A ' Grade is a strong sign that UNC Health Southeastern is deeply committed to protecting patients from harm , " said Leah Binder , president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group . " We commend the leadership , board , clinicians , staff and volunteers for the role each played in earning this distinction . " What This Means for Patients and Community The new " A " grade is a sign of sustained progress over multiple grading cycles , not just a one - time fix . It reflects better performance in areas such as infection prevention , safe surgery and treatment practices , systems that reduce the chance of errors , and early response to serious conditions like sepsis . " In a community like ours , where the need is great and the stakes are high , this achievement says something very important : our patients are receiving care that meets the highest standards in the country right here at UNC Health Southeastern , " said UNC Health Southeastern President & CEO Chris Ellington . For the community , UNC Health Southeastern's new " A " from The Leapfrog Group signals that the hospital has put stronger safety systems in place and is performing among the better hospitals nationwide on key patient safety measures . To explore UNC Health Southeastern's full grade details and to find valuable tips for staying safe in the hospital , visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org . UNC HEALTH . Southeastern Here for you . Here for good . UNCHealthSE.org | 984-974 - CARE