Figures represent second quarter 2011 data.
Quality Indicator: Preventative antibiotic given within 1hr before surgery
Hospitals can reduce the risk of
infection after surgery by making sure patients get the right antibiotic
at the right time on the day of their surgery. Research shows that
surgery patients who get antibiotics within the hour before their
operation are less likely to get an infection at their incision site.
Getting an antibiotic earlier, or after surgery begins, is not as
effective. This shows how often Hendricks Regional Health makes sure
surgery patients get antibiotics at the right time before their surgery.
| Hendricks Regional Health |
100%
|
| Comparison Group: National Average |
93%
|
| Comparison Group: Top 10% of Hospitals |
100% |
Quality Indicator: Antibiotic given – consistent with current guidelines
This quality measure shows how often Hendricks Regional Health makes sure surgery patients get the antibiotic that is appropriate for their specific type of surgery.
| Hendricks Regional Health |
100%
|
| Comparison Group: National Average |
95%
|
| Comparison Group: Top 10% of Hospitals |
99% |
Quality Indicator: Preventative antibiotic stopped within 24 hours after surgery
Taking antibiotics for more than 24 hours after routine surgery is usually not necessary and can increase the risk of side effects such as stomach aches, diarrhea, and antibiotic resistance. This measure shows how often Hendricks Regional Health stops giving antibiotics within 24 hours after surgery.
| Hendricks Regional Health |
92%
|
| Comparison Group: National Average |
91%
|
| Comparison Group: Top 10% of Hospitals |
99% |
Quality Indicator: Hair removed safely from the surgery site
Sometimes, patients need to have hair removed from the area of their body where the surgeon will make an incision. Studies show that removing hair by shaving may lead to skin abrasions that can increase the chance for infection after surgery. Removing hair with clippers or a cream is a safer approach. This data illustrates how often we remove hair using clippers or cream instead of shaving.
| Hendricks Regional Health |
99%
|
| Comparison Group: National Average |
98%
|
| Comparison Group: Top 10% of Hospitals |
100% |
Quality Indicator: Preventing blood clots after surgery
A common complication of surgery is deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which is a blood clot in a deep vein. The surgical team can help help prevent this complication by using treatments that reduce the risk for a blood clot. High-quality hospitals take steps to determine if a patient will benefit from this treatment. This measure shows how often our doctors appropriately order treatments to prevent blood clots after certain types of surgeries.
| Hendricks Regional Health |
99%
|
| Comparison Group: National Average |
89%
|
| Comparison Group: Top 10% of Hospitals |
99% |
Quality Indicator: Giving treatment to prevent blood clots at the right time (within 24 hours before or after their surgery)
When giving patients treatment to prevent a blood clot after surgery, it is important to time it within 24 hours of their procedure. This measure shows how often we meet this important window.
| Hendricks Regional Health |
99%
|
| Comparison Group: National Average |
85%
|
| Comparison Group: Top 10% of Hospitals |
98% |