Measures of preventing hospital injuries (Leapfrog Group)
The descriptions for this measure come from source: www.leapfroggroup.org.
Patients should choose a hospital that has a small number of patients that are injured during their hospital stay. Possible injuries include falls, fractures, and burns. Injuries which occur during a hospitalization are often preventable.
About this measure
The Leapfrog Group scores reduction in hospital injuries based on the rate of this complication per 1000 patient days. Scores are reported as:
1 = Willing to Report
2 = Some Progress
3 = Substantial Progress
4 = Fully Meets Standards
Note: In this measure, a higher number is better.
| 2011 | |
|---|---|
| Northwestern Memorial | 4 |
| Leapfrog Goal Fully Meets Standards | 4 |
| 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Memorial | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Leapfrog Goal Fully Meets Standards | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Source:Leapfrog Group, www.leapfroggroup.org
Reduce In-Hospital Injuries
Last UpdateJanuary 12, 2012