Clinch Valley Medical Center received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group. This national distinction celebrates Clinch Valley Medical Center’s achievements in protecting hospital patients from preventable harm and errors.

“Clinch Valley Medical Center receiving a grade of “A” from the Leapfrog Group is confirmation of the hard work and dedication that our entire team has in ensuring each and every day that all patients are treated and cared for in the safest environment possible,” said Peter Mulkey, Clinch Valley Health CEO. 

The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization with a 10-year history of assigning letter grades to general hospitals throughout the United States, based on a hospital’s ability to prevent medical errors and harm to patients. The grading system is peer-reviewed, fully transparent, and free to the public. Hospital Safety Grade results are based on more than 30 national performance measures and are updated each fall and spring.

“I applaud the hospital leadership and workforce for their strong commitment to safety and transparency,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “An ‘A’ Safety Grade is a sign that hospitals are continuously evaluating their performance, so that they can best protect patients. Your hospital team should be extremely proud of their dedication and achievement.”

To see Clinch Valley Medical Center’s full grade details and to access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org and follow The Leapfrog Group on Twitter, Facebook, and via its newsletter.