Among its key quality findings, HAP reports that Pennsylvania hospitals have reduced catheter-associated urinary tract infections by 26 percent, central line-associated bloodstream infections by 44 percent, and ventilator-associated pneumonia by 27 percent. Pennsylvania hospitals have also reduced the number of healthcare-associated infections.
In the same report, HAP raised concerns over the governor’s proposed budget plan, which includes approximately $333 million in Medicaid payment cuts to hospitals. A separate budget plan proposed by the House of Representatives seeks $413 million in Medicaid payment cuts to hospitals.
“Improvements in quality and patient safety have been made possible by the tireless commitment and expertise of physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals,” said HAP President and CEO Carolyn F. Scanlan. “But without adequate financial resources, hospitals will be hampered in their efforts to improve care at a pace our patients expect and deserve.”
Read the HAP news release about quality in Pennsylvania.
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