JAMA recently published a discussion on trends in safety for hospitalized patients. Here are some key findings from the report:
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The rate of adverse
events among all hospitalized adults in 2010 was 145 events per 1000
hospitalized.
·
In 2014, the rate of
harm decreased to 121 adverse events per 1000 hospitalizations.
·
There was a 4.5%
decrease in adverse events per year from 2010-2014.
·
Adverse events
declined by 8%/year for Medicare patients hospitalized for acute myocardial
infarction.
·
There was a 5% annual
decline of adverse events for patients hospitalized for congestive heart
failure.
·
The rate of harm to
patients hospitalized with pneumonia or for major surgery was unchanged.
Source: JAMA, June 13, 2016
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