Appropriate intensive care unit (ICU) staffing (Leapfrog Group)
The descriptions for this measure come from source: www.leapfroggroup.org.
“Patients should choose a hospital with an intensive care unit (ICU) that is staffed by doctors and other caregivers who have special training in critical care medicine. These doctors are called ‘intensivists’.”
“A growing body of scientific evidence suggests that quality of care in hospital ICUs is strongly influenced by (i) whether “intensivists” are providing care and (ii) the staff organization in the ICU. Intensivists are familiar with the complications that can occur in the ICU and, thus, are better equipped to minimize errors.”
About this measure
The Leapfrog Group scores Physician Staffing in the ICU based on the availability of intensivists managing the care of patients in the ICU. Scores are reported as:
1 = Willing to Report
2 = Some Progress
3 = Substantial Progress
4 = Fully Meets Standards
2 = Some Progress
3 = Substantial Progress
4 = Fully Meets Standards
Note: In this measure, a higher number is better.
| 2012 | |
|---|---|
| Northwestern Memorial | 4 |
| Leapfrog Goal Fully Meets Standards | 4 |
| 2008 | 2009 | 2010 Q4 | 2011 | 2012 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Memorial | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Leapfrog Goal Fully Meets Standards | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Source:Leapfrog Group, www.leapfroggroup.org
Appropriate ICU Staffing
Last UpdateDecember 18, 2012