Central Carolina Hospital Earns Full Transparency Badge from The Leapfrog Group

Central Carolina Hospital has earned the Leapfrog Full Transparency Badge, recognizing the hospital's commitment to publicly reporting information about patient safety and quality through the annual Leapfrog Hospital Survey. 

The Full Transparency Badge is awarded to hospitals that complete, affirm, and submit all sections of the Leapfrog Hospital Survey, one of the nation's leading voluntary reporting programs focused on patient safety, quality, and transparency. 

"Providing safe, quality care goes hand in hand with being transparent about how we're performing," said David Santoemma, CEO. "We're proud to participate in the Leapfrog Hospital Survey and share information that helps patients and families make informed decisions about their healthcare. This recognition reflects our commitment to accountability, continuous improvement, and the community we serve." 

Central Carolina Hospital is committed to fostering a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement across every aspect of patient care. Through evidence-based practices, ongoing staff education, investment in advanced technology, and collaboration among multidisciplinary care teams, the hospital strives to deliver the highest standards of care while enhancing patient outcomes and experiences. 

As a trusted healthcare provider for Lee County and surrounding communities, Central Carolina Hospital remains focused on improving access to care, expanding services, and investing in programs that strengthen the health of the community. From preventive health education and outreach initiatives to specialized clinical services, the hospital is dedicated to meeting patients where they are and providing the care they need close to home. This commitment to transparency, quality, and community partnership helps ensure patients can feel confident in the care they receive. 

"We applaud Central Carolina Hospital for its commitment to transparency," said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. "Transparency is one of the most powerful drivers of improvement in health care. By fully participating in the Leapfrog Hospital Survey, Central Carolina Hospital is helping patients and families access meaningful information about the safety and quality of their care." 

The Leapfrog Full Transparency Badge appears on Leapfrog's public ratings website and identifies hospitals that have committed to openly sharing information about their performance. 

About The Leapfrog Group  
Founded in 2000 by large employers and other purchasers, The Leapfrog Group is an independent national nonprofit organization driving a movement for patient safety and transparency. Leapfrog collects, analyzes, and publicly reports data on hospital and ambulatory surgery center performance to help patients, purchasers, and other stakeholders make informed health care decisions. Leapfrog’s flagship initiatives include the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a biannual letter grade focused exclusively on hospital safety, and the Leapfrog Hospital Survey, a voluntary survey that publicly reports hospital performance on patient safety and quality measures. Leapfrog’s ratings and reports are peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. For more from Leapfrog, follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram and sign up for our newsletter.