Alton Memorial Hospital - Quality Reports

Heart Failure

Heart Failure Performance Results	National Average	Alton Memorial Hospital	National Top 10%

ACE-I/ARB prescribed at discharge: Proportion of eligible heart failure patients who are prescribed ACE-I or ARB medication at hospital discharge	89%	97%	99%
Left ventricular function assessment: Proportion of eligible heart attack patients who are prescribed aspirin at hospital discharge	90%	100%	99%
Antithrombotics prescribed at discharge for patients with atrial fibrillation: Proportion of eligible heart failure patients with atrial fibrillation who are prescribed antithrombotic (anti-clotting) medication at hospital discharge	85%	100%	99%
Discharge instructions: Proportion of eligible heart failure patients who are given instructions at hospital discharge regarding activity, diet, follow-up care, medications, what to do if symptoms worsen, and how to monitor their weight	77%	88%	99%
Smoking cessation advice/counseling: Proportion of eligible heart failure patients receiving smoking cessation advice or counseling during the hospital stay	90%	100%	99%

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