Study Grading Hospital Safety Gives an 'A' to Lawrence Memorial

If you’re admitted to Lawrence Memorial Hospital, you can feel at ease knowing you’re in safe hands, according to a recent study.

One Wednesday, the Washington D.C.-based watchdog nonprofit Leapfrog Group released its annual Hospital Safety Score, which ranks hospitals across the U.S. on their reliably with regards to patient safety protocols.

Based on a traditional academic grading system - “A” for very good, “C” for average “F” for failure, ect. - Lawrence Memorial scored an “A” overall.

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