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Surgery Patients Who Received the Appropriate Preventative Antibiotic(s) for Their Surgery

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InstitutionRating
U.S. Average193%
N.C. Average295%
Top Hospitals3100%
Duke Raleigh Hospital95%
Duke University Hospital99%
Durham Regional Hospital97%

The rates displayed in this graph are for discharges October 2007 through September 2008. Source: hospitalcompare.hhs.gov
(1) The U.S. average includes all reporting hospitals in the United States.
(2) The N.C. average includes all reporting hospitals in the state of North Carolina.
(3) "Top Hospitals" represent the top 10% of hospitals nationwide. These hospitals achieved 100% on this measure.

What Does This Measure?

The percentage of eligible surgery patients who received the appropriate preventative antibiotic(s) for their surgery.

Why Is This Important?

Certain antibiotics are recommended to help prevent wound infection for particular types of surgery. By following current guidelines for antibiotic use, physicians can significantly reduce the risk of an infection after surgery.

What Are We Doing to Improve Our Performance?

Duke has enacted several initiatives to improve our performance. These include:

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Published: Mar. 6, 2008
Updated: June 19, 2008
URL: http://www.dukehealth.org/AboutDuke/quality/performance_measures/surgery/appropriate_antibiotic