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These Pennsylvania Hospitals Rank Among Best, Worst In America For Safety
A hospital safety website has released its gradings for 2023, and some Pennsylvania hospitals rank among the most safe — and least safe — in the nation, according to The Leapfrog Group.
Researchers say they selected 22 evidence-based measures of patient safety to come up with grades for the nearly 3,000 hospitals and acute care centers across the United States, with more methodological information available on their website.
Here's how hospitals across Adams, Berks, Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Delaware, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton, and Yor…
Patient Stabs 2 Nurses At Saratoga Hospital, Police Say
Two nurses are recovering after a patient allegedly stabbed them at a hospital in the region.
The Saratoga County attack happened early Sunday, Oct. 1, in Saratoga Springs at the Saratoga Hospital.
According to sheriff’s officials, the suspect stabbed both employees, leaving them with visible injuries. The wounds were not considered life threatening.
It was not immediately clear what led up to the incident.
Deputies did not reveal the suspect’s name, age, or gender, but said they will face criminal charges.
In a statement Monday, Oct. 2, Saratoga Hospital said the situation was “resolve…