UP Health System – Portage Earns an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
May 1, 2025
HANCOCK, Mich. (May 1, 2025) — UP Health System – Portage (UPHS – Portage) earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an A, B, C, D or F grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries and infections as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them.
"While health care continues to evolve, our unwavering focus on safety and quality remains at the forefront," said Ryan Heinonen, chief executive officer of UPHS – Portage. "Earning an A rating from The Leapfrog Group is a powerful affirmation of our commitment to making communities healthier. It reflects the culture of excellence our team has built — one centered on continuous improvement, compassion and patient-centered care.
“Achieving an A Hospital Safety Grade reflects enormous dedication to patient safety,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “I extend my congratulations to UPHS – Portage, its leadership, clinicians, staff and volunteers for creating a culture where patients come first.”
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade stands as the only hospital ratings program focused solely on preventable medical errors, infections and injuries that kill more than 500 patients a day in the United States. This program is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring.
"I’m incredibly proud of our staff and providers, whose dedication and heart are the driving force behind everything we do. This recognition belongs to them and reinforces our promise to deliver the highest standard of care for every patient, every day," said Heinonen.
To explore UPHS – Portage’s full grade details and to find valuable tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org.
For more information, please visit The Joint Commission website. For information at UPHS – Portage, visit UPHealthSystem.com.