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Heart Failure Patients Given an Evaluation of Left Ventricular Systolic (LVS) Function
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| Institution | Rating |
|---|---|
| U.S. Average1 | 99% |
| N.C. Average2 | 99% |
| Top Hospitals3 | 100% |
| Duke Raleigh Hospital | 100% |
| Duke University Hospital | 100% |
| Durham Regional Hospital | 100% |
The rates displayed in this graph are for discharges April 2011 through March 2012.
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 heart failure patients who received an evaluation of how well the left side of the heart is pumping blood.
Why Is This Important?
The proper treatment for heart failure depends on what area of the heart is affected. A left ventricular systolic (LVS) function assessment checks how the left side of the heart is pumping.
The assessment may include an echocardiogram, a physical examination, a chest x-ray, and/or blood work.
What Are We Doing to Improve Our Performance?
Duke has enacted several initiatives to improve our performance. These include:
- Computerized physician order entry (CPOE)
- Electronic medical records (EMR)
- Evidence-based medicine
- HealthView patient portal
- Heart failure-specific discharge instructions and patient education information
- Nursing and physician education
- Patient advocacy and support groups
- Patient rounding
- Patient safety and clinical quality committees
- Six Sigma
- Standardized order sets
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