McLeod Health Hospitals Earn 2024 Zero Harm Awards for Patient Safety Excellence

McLeod Health Receives 2024 Zero Harm Awards

On November 20, 2024, McLeod Health’s hospitals earned 2024 Zero Harm Awards from the South Carolina Hospital Association (SCHA). These awards recognize hospitals committed to eliminating medical errors and enhancing patient safety. The hospitals include McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, and McLeod Regional Medical Center.

The SCHA started the Zero Harm Awards in 2014 to honor hospitals that excel in preventing medical errors. These errors are among the leading causes of death in the United States. The awards focus on maintaining zero incidents of hospital-acquired infections and are verified by the South Carolina Department of Public Health (SCDPH).

SCHA President and CEO Thornton Kirby stated that the success of these awards is reflected in lives saved and the economic benefits. He emphasized the importance of safety and the mission of hospitals to save lives.

Recognized Achievements of McLeod Health Hospitals:

• McLeod Health Cheraw

  • Hospital Onset C. diff
  • Hospital Onset MRSA
  • Surgical Site Infection for Hip Replacement
  • CLABSI: Hospital Wide

• McLeod Health Clarendon

  • Hospital Onset C. diff
  • Surgical Site Infections for Abdominal Hysterectomy, Colon Surgery, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement
  • CLABSI: Hospital Wide

• McLeod Health Dillon

  • Surgical Site Infections for Knee Replacement and Hip Replacement
  • Hospital Onset C. diff
  • Hospital Onset MRSA
  • Pressure Injury
  • CLABSI: Hospital Wide

• McLeod Health Loris

  • Hospital Onset MRSA
  • Hospital Onset C. diff
  • Surgical Site Infection for Abdominal Hysterectomy
  • Pressure Injury

• McLeod Health Seacoast

  • Surgical Site Infections for Abdominal Hysterectomy and Knee Replacement
  • Pressure Injury
• McLeod Regional Medical Center
  • Surgical Site Infection for Abdominal Hysterectomy

These awards reflect the hospitals’ dedication to patient safety and quality care. McLeod Health continues to work towards achieving zero harm for its patients.