UPMC Hospitals

As we age, hospital care is sometimes necessary. The following tools are provided to assist you in evaluating and comparing the quality of care provided by health care facilities throughout the region:

Your Guide to Choosing Quality Health Care
Published by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Your Rights When You Are in the Hospital
Published by American Hospital Association

Hospital Checklist
Published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid

Hospital Compare
Published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid

America’s Best Hospitals
Published by U.S. News & World Report

If your doctor plans a hospital admission for you, it may be helpful to arrange for any of your post-hospital medical, social services, and housing needs ahead of time.



Accessing Assistance

Contact your doctor to discuss discharge planning or contact the Institute on Aging to review your alternatives.

The Pennsylvania Department of Health provides a directory of health care facilities throughout the state.