MN: Minnesota Hospitals Report Improvements in Patient Safety

Healthcare Informatics: Minnesota hospitals participating in the federal Partnership for Patients Hospital Engagement Network (HEN) made significant strides in patient safety, according to the Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA) in its annual patient safety report. Participating hospitals recorded the prevention of more than 6,200 readmissions; 682 fewer patients developed a pressure ulcer; 512 fewer patients experienced a fall; and 300 early elective deliveries were avoided. The MHA HEN is one of 26 HENs across the U.S. working to reduce 10 hospital-acquired conditions by 40 percent and readmissions by 20 percent.

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