Tennova Healthcare Hospitals Earn Top Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
5/19/2025
Tennova Healthcare - North Knoxville Medical Center, Turkey Creek Medical Center and Lafollette Medical Center 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.
“Receiving a Grade ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group shows our focus on patient safety,” said Tony Benton, CEO of Tennova Healthcare – East Market. “This recognition is a result of the hard work and commitment of our teams at North Knoxville Medical Center, Turkey Creek Medical Center, and LaFollette Medical Center. We’re proud of their efforts to provide safe, reliable care to the communities we serve.”
“This achievement is a testament to our team's daily dedication to putting patients first,” said Bill Rich, CEO of Tennova Healthcare - North Knoxville Medical Center. “Earning an 'A' Safety Grade is not just about meeting standards, it’s about our ongoing commitment to excellence in everything we do.”
“We’re incredibly proud to be recognized for our safety efforts," said Mark Cain, CEO of Tennova Healthcare - LaFollette Medical Center. “This grade represents the vigilance and compassion of every member of our staff, who work together to create a healing environment where patients feel secure and cared for.”
“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 North Knoxville, Turkey Creek and LaFollette Medical Centers, their 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 North Knoxville Medical Center, Turkey Creek Medical Center, and LaFollette Medical Center’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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