New Grade for spring 2025 is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety
Starkville, MS, MAY 1, 2025 – OCH Regional Medical Center (OCH) earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries and infections as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them.
“Earning an ‘A’ grade from The Leapfrog Group is a reflection of the unwavering commitment our team has to patient safety and high‐quality care,” said James H. Jackson, CEO of OCH Regional Medical Center. “This recognition underscores the daily dedication of our physicians, nurses, and staff to creating a safe environment where our patients can heal with confidence.”
“Achieving an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade reflects enormous dedication to patient safety,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “I extend my congratulations to OCH Regional Medical Center, its leadership, clinicians, staff and volunteers for creating a culture where patients come first.”
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade stands as the only hospital ratings program focused solely on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries that kill more than 500 patients a day in the United States. This program is peer‐reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice
annually, in the fall and spring.
To explore OCH’s full grade details and to find valuable tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org. Connect with The Leapfrog Group on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and
Instagram and stay informed through The Leapfrog Group newsletter.
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About OCH Regional Medical Center
Located in Starkville for over 50 years, OCH Regional Medical Center is a trusted healthcare provider serving the Golden Triangle region through a comprehensive network of clinics, outpatient facilities, and specialty services. With more than 300 medical practitioners across 20 specialties, OCH is committed to delivering compassionate, high‐quality care close to home. Rooted in a strong tradition of community connection, OCH continues to invest in advanced technology and patient‐centered innovation to serve the evolving needs of Oktibbeha County and surrounding areas. From welcoming over 40,000 babies to providing life‐saving treatments, OCH remains dedicated to its mission: to serve, help, and heal.
About The Leapfrog Group
Founded in 2000 by large employers and other purchasers, The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit organization driving a movement for giant leaps for patient safety. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, Leapfrog’s other main initiative, assigns letter grades to hospitals based on their record of patient safety, helping consumers protect themselves and their families from errors, injuries, accidents and infections.
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