Improving hospital performance rankings based on infection rates
Methods for Profiling Hospital Performance Based on Healthcare-AssociatedInfections
This study is working on new ways to help hospitals improve by looking at how well they prevent infections that can happen during a hospital stay, so patients and doctors can make better choices about care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Canton, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10661593 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the methods used to evaluate hospital performance by analyzing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), which affect many hospitalized patients. The project aims to develop new statistical tools that can accurately assess hospital quality by accounting for various patient characteristics and the complexities of hospital data. By leveraging detailed information from a network of community hospitals, the research seeks to create a more reliable framework for understanding and comparing hospital performance in preventing infections. This could lead to better-informed decisions for patients and healthcare providers alike.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients undergoing surgical procedures in hospitals that are being evaluated for their infection rates.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergoing surgical procedures or who are receiving care in non-hospital settings may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate hospital rankings, helping patients choose facilities with better infection prevention practices.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that improved methodologies for hospital profiling can lead to better patient outcomes and more effective healthcare policies.
Where this research is happening
Canton, UNITED STATES
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, INC. — Canton, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wang, Rui — Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, INC.
- Study coordinator: Wang, Rui
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.