Survey Gives Mary Washington Hospital an 'A'; Stafford a 'B'

The Leapfrog Group gave high grades to both Mary Washington Hospital and Stafford Hospital for patient safety.

The Leapfrog Group is a national not-for-profit organization founded by employers and private health care purchasers.

got an "A" for the Hospital Safety Score and got a "B" score. The Hospital Safety Scores were calculated using public data on patient injuries, medical and medication errors and infections. U.S. hospitals are graded on a scale of A, B, C, D, or F for their safety.

“Mary Washington Healthcare is committed to providing the highest level of patient safety and quality care for our patients," said Fred Rankin, president and CEO of Mary Washington Healthcare. "It is great to be recognized for these efforts, and is a true reflection of the contributions made every day by our associates and physician partners. We are proud to be able to provide this level of service to our community."

Mary Washington Healthcare’s scores can be compared nationally and locally, at www.hospitalsafetyscore.org.

Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center was not ranked in the survey.