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patient safety

Dec 15, 2025

Leapfrog Group recognizes hospital excellence

Twelve Pennsylvania hospitals and one ambulatory surgery center earned elite Leapfrog Group awards for excellence in patient safety and health care quality.

May 1, 2025

WellSpan hospitals earn top safety ‘A’ Leapfrog rating

Four WellSpan hospitals received top ‘A’ safety ratings from The Leapfrog Group for spring 2025, recognizing excellence in patient care and safety.

May 1, 2025

Penn State Health earns top marks for patient safety

Penn State Health hospitals receive top safety grades from The Leapfrog Group, highlighting strong commitment to patient safety across all locations.

UPMC Harrisburg. PHOTO/UPMC IN CENTRAL PA.
May 1, 2024

Lehigh Valley leads nation in patient safety; Harrisburg-Carlisle ranks 13th

Lehigh Valley is the leading metro area for health care in the nation and Harrisburg-Carlisle ranked 13th, according to The Leapfrog Group. 

Jan 18, 2024

Surprise inspection at LGH finds surgical delays; improper masking

The state Department of Health, during a surprise visit to Lancaster General Hospital found issues with sterilized equipment and proper masking by personnel in operating rooms. 

Dec 5, 2023

Leapfrog Group: Eight area hospitals among best in nation

Eight area hospitals and twone ambulatory surgery centers are among the best in the country for patient safety and quality.  

Nov 8, 2023

Pennsylvania 4th in nation for patient safety; 11 local hospitals earn top marks

Eleven central Pennsylvania hospitals received top grades from the Leap Frog Group, an independent national nonprofit driving a movement for patient safety. 

Oct 11, 2023

HAP recognizes three local hospitals for patient safety

Three local hospitals are among 29 recognized by The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) for outstanding performance in patient safety. 

Oct 4, 2023

WellSpan Health AI pilot program to reduce nurse burnout, improve patient safety

WellSpan Health is collaborating with an artificial intelligence (AI) provider on a pilot patient monitoring and virtual nursing program that will monitor patients at high risk for falls. 

May 4, 2023

Eight area hospitals earn top rating for patient safety

Four WellSpan hospitals, three UPMC hospitals and Lancaster General Hospital (LGH) all earned top ratings by Leapfrog. 

Jan 18, 2023

WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital among 10 local hospitals lauded for patient safety

The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) recognized 21 Pennsylvania hospitals, including WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon, for their stellar performance ensuring patients’ safety.