HPCI News: Record Number of Hospitals Commit to Transparency
To: Members and Selected Others
The Leapfrog Group just released its
final report on the results
of the 2014 Leapfrog Hospital Survey. As well as summarizing the
results of their previous reports, this report explores
hospital-acquired conditions, ICU physician staffing, Never Events
and more.
39% of hospitals nationwide report to the Leapfrog
Hospital Survey, demonstrating their commitment to transparency. But
there's more work to do.
Last year, just over 1,500 U.S.
hospitals voluntarily completed the Leapfrog Hospital Survey, the
highest recorded participation to date. These hospitals are
committed to transparency--for the benefit of their patients and
their communities. But more hospitals need to be on board.
"We're excited to see a growing level of commitment from hospitals
and I applaud those who have taken the steps to provide this level
of transparency," said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The
Leapfrog Group. "As a result, we've seen a continued decrease in the
national rate of early elective deliveries, as well as a number of
strong improvements in key areas, including hand hygiene compliance
and ICU staffing practices. Still, more work is needed. It's
essential we see this level of improvement in all areas of the
health care system."
This is the final report in a series of
six reports examining key quality and safety measures at hospitals
nationwide based on data from the 2014 Leapfrog Hospital Survey of
1,501 U.S. hospitals, with analysis provided by Castlight Health.
All the reports are available for free download on
The Leapfrog Group website.
Paul M. Pietzsch, MPH
HPCI - IHBA Office
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West Des Moines, Iowa 50265
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