Hospitals can reduce the risk of wound infection after surgery by making sure patients get the right medicines at the right time on the day of surgery. These quality measures show the standards of care for Hip & Knee surgeries.
The rates displayed in these graphs are from data reported for discharges July 1, 2011 through September 30, 2011. The top hospitals rate represents the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide. The higher the score the better. Click here to view the legend for the graphs.
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Percent of Surgical Patients who receive antibiotic 1 hour prior to incision
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Percent of Surgical Patients with antibiotics stopped after 24 hours after surgery
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Percent of Surgical Patients with Recommended (Blood Clot) Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis Ordered
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Percent of Surgical Patients who received VTE (blood clot) prophylaxis within 24 hours Prior to thru 24 hours after surgery
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Hip & Knee Replacement Optimal Care Score
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