UPMC receives top marks for safety

UPMC Western Maryland has been awarded an ‘A’ rating for hospital safety from the Leapfrog Group, a nationally recognized watchdog organization. UPMC Western Maryland is among 18 UPMC hospitals that received the ‘A’ rating, the highest achievable safety mark from Leapfrog. An independent organization, Leapfrog’s mission is to improve health care quality and safety for consumers and purchasers.