Abstract:Objectives:The primary objective of this study was to develop hospitallevel metrics of major complications associated with mortality that allows for the identification of opportunities for improvement. The secondary objective is to improve upon current metrics for failure to rescue (i.e., death from serious but treatable complications.)Methods: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality metrics served as the basis for identifying specific complications related to major organ system morbidity associated with de… Show more
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