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Womack Army Medical Center has achieved an impressive second consecutive “A” Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group, solidifying their commitment to patient safety and quality care. One of 15 hospitals within the Defense Health Agency to achieve this grade.

Dec. 5, 2024

Womack Receives Consecutive “A” Hospital Safety Grade

FORT LIBERTY, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES — FORT LIBERTY, NC-- Womack Army Medical Center has achieved an impressive second consecutive “A” Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group, solidifying their commitment to patient safety and quality care. One of 15 hospitals within the Defense Health Agency to achieve this grade.

Leadership at Naval Health Cherry Point recognized two staff members Friday, August 27 for their excellent performance and contributions to patient safety while serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. Hospitalman Kiya F. Smith a member of the clinic’s Laboratory Staff was presented a certificate and coin from Navy Capt. Elizabeth Adriano, the clinic’s commander.

Aug. 31, 2021

Cherry Point Clinic Staff Recognized for Excellence, Contributions to Patient Safety.

MCAS Cherry Point — Leadership at Naval Health Cherry Point recognized two staff members Friday, August 27 for their excellent performance and contributions to patient safety while serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.

CRDAMC front view

March 24, 2021

CRDAMC recognized for successfully chasing perfection

FORT HOOD — FORT HOOD, Texas – Frank Robinson once said, "Close only counts in horseshoes and grenades." A thought not just accurate in baseball, but also captures the sentiment at the heart of Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center's commitment to patient safety that earned them Military Health System honors last quarter.

Sailors identify patient safety errors

Nov. 4, 2020

'Room of Errors' Patient Safety Training

PEARL HARBOR, HI. — Naval Health Clinic Hawaii (NHCH) put a spooky spin on patient safety this fall. The NHCH Quality Management Department (QMD) organized a ‘Room of Errors’ patient safety training activity with a Halloween theme for clinic staff.

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