These serious infections can lead to other complications, increase recovery time, and can often lead to death. Patients with a central line are at high risk for developing a dangerous infection in the blood. If a patient is in the hospital, he or she may be given a central line (a tube inserted into the body to deliver medication and other treatments). This number represents the number of times patients experienced falls or other types of trauma for every 1,000 people discharged.

Patient falls and injuries increase time in the hospital, require additional care, and can result in permanent disability. Falls can happen when patients who really can’t walk on their own try getting out of bed, often to go to the restroom. One common problem that patients face in the hospital is a serious injury or death resulting from a fall or other kind of trauma. This number represents the number of times patients had an air or gas bubble in the blood for every 1,000 people discharged. If blood flow is blocked, a patient can suffer a stroke or die. This serious mistake can happen during surgery or other procedures, like getting an injection. What's This? Air or gas bubble in the bloodĪn air or gas bubble (air embolism) stops blood from flowing through the body. This number represents the number of times dangerous objects were left inside patients for every 1,000 people discharged. Many patients become severely ill, disabled, or even die. This problem doesn’t happen often, but if it does happen it can be extremely dangerous. Most times the object is a surgical sponge, which can quickly get infected. What's This? Dangerous object left in patient’s bodyĪ surgeon can accidentally leave an object inside a patient’s body during surgery. Outcomes measures include errors, accidents, and injuries that this hospital has publicly reported.

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