UPMC Washington Earns an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
Spring 2026 Safety Grade is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety
WASHINGTON, Pa., May 7, 2026 – UPMC Washington has earned an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. This recognition follows the hospital's "A" grade in fall 2025, reflecting sustained performance in key measures designed to prevent errors, accidents, injuries and infections.
The Leapfrog Group assigns letter grades ranging from "A" to "F" to general hospitals across the country using evidence‑based measures focused exclusively on patient safety.
"Earning an 'A' once again is a testament to the extraordinary commitment of our team and their continuous focus on patient safety," said Brook Ward, president of UPMC Washington and UPMC Greene. "I am incredibly proud of our physicians, nurses and staff for the care they provide every day. Their dedication to delivering exceptional, safe care is what our patients and community count on."
"An 'A' Grade is a strong sign that UPMC Washington is deeply committed to protecting patients from harm," said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. "We commend the leadership, board, clinicians, staff and volunteers for the role each played in earning this distinction."
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only national hospital ratings program focused solely on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries. The program is peer‑reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public, with grades updated twice annually in the fall and spring.
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