Measure the performance of a healthcare facility through standard metrics.

 

In this assignment, you will research hospital performance quality measures in your state or general geographic area.

Access information regarding hospital quality measures at the Medicare Hospital Compare website at the following link: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/?providerType=Hospital&redirect=true

Instructions:

Provide a general overview of three hospitals (e.g. name, location, type)

Create a chart comparing, at a minimum, four of the seven quality measures at three different institutions in your local geographic area or state.

Summarize your observations and make three recommendations that may be effective to improve quality performance using the data to leverage decision making at the institution.