Aerial view of UVA Health, including the UVA School of Medicine and School of Nursing.
For the second consecutive evaluation period, all four UVA Health medical centers earned an “A” rating for hospital safety from the Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit organization that evaluates the quality of patient care.
The UVA Health hospitals that received the highest scores in Leapfrog's Spring 2024 Hospital Safety Grade are:
- UVA Health University Medical Center, Charlottesville
- UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center
- UVA Health Haymarket Medical Center
- UVA Health Prince William Medical Center, Manassas
“I would like to commend all members of our team for their contributions to Leapfrog Hospital’s ‘A’ Safety Score,” said UVA Health Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President of Medical Affairs. said K. Craig Kent, MD, Ph.D. University of Virginia. “Providing excellent care to patients from within Virginia and beyond is a cornerstone of our 10-year strategic plan, and we continue to work to expand access to that care across the commonwealth. ”
Hospital safety ratings are based on patient safety metrics and the systems hospitals have in place to protect patients and ensure they receive the best care.
“UVA Health University Medical Center’s CEO, Wendy Horton, PharmD, MBA, said: “This ‘A’ rating from The Leapfrog Group is a testament to our team’s hard work in serving our patients. ”
“This honor reflects the pride and energy our community hospital teams have in providing excellent and safe care for our patients,” said Eric, CEO of UVA Health’s community hospitals.・Shannon said. “Our team has shown an incredible commitment to caring for our community.”
