UPMC Washington earns ‘A’ hospital safety grade
UPMC Washington has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety.
The recognition follows UPMC Washington’s “A” grade in fall 2025, showing 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.”
Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group, said an “A” Grade “is a strong sign that UPMC Washington is deeply committed to protecting patients from harm.”
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.