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*** THIS IS TO BE WRITTEN FROM SEATTLE WASHINGTON AREA ZIP CODE 98003**Instructions:
The United States Department and Health and Human Services (DHHS) maintains a website where consumers can review the quality scores of their local providers, referred to as “Hospital Compare.” Results include compliance with “core measures”, overall mortality rates compared to national rates, and patient satisfaction with items like medication teaching, noise, and pain control. Potential consumers can even examine the “typical” amount paid out on behalf of patients with similar disorders.
This information is collected from random chart audits and data analysis performed by federal agencies. Hospital quality and risk committees composed of nurses, physicians, administrators, and often consumers, continually review compliance scores and develop strategies to ensure consistent performance.
Go to the publicly reported website: Medicare.gov – Find a hospital
Place your zip code in the Location search box, then click “Search.” Select at least 2 hospitals by clicking the “Compare” button next to the name of the hospital. Once you have selected your two (or more) hospitals, click on the “Compare” button on the upper right corner of the screen.
You will see multiple tabs including “Patient Survey Rating”, “Timely and Effective Care”, ”Complications