Trinity Health Among Nations Top Hospital
Systems
Trinity Health Ranks in Top 10 of Nation's Finest
According to Thomson Reuters
Trinity Health, a national health system of 45 nonprofit
hospitals including Battle Creek Health System, was
named one of the best performing hospital systems for
the delivery of safe, high quality services.
The analysis from Thomson Reuters looked at 252 U.S.
health systems and found the best performing 20 percent
had 25 percent fewer deaths, 19 percent fewer complications,
and 13 percent fewer patient mishaps than the worst
performers, even though their patients were sicker.
"Trinity Health is among the top quality performers
in the nation because of the magnificent commitment
of the physicians, nurses, associates of BCHS, and
all of our member hospitals to making continuous improvements
in quality and safety," says Joseph Swedish, president
and CEO of Trinity Health."
"We provide high tech resources and the latest
clinical advances and health information technology
locally to ensure that our patients receive the most
timely, efficient, and safest care possible," adds
Denise Brooks-Williams, BCHS president and CEO. "Trained
specialists study workflows and care processes for
the betterment of the patient experience. Evidence-based
clinical data helps clinicians make the most informed
decisions, when and where they need it."
As a member of Trinity Health, BCHS leverages the
collective clinical knowledge and best care practices
of Trinity hospitals across the country to improve
the quality, safety and satisfaction of patient's throughout
the course of their care.
A national leader in the implementation of health
information technology, Trinity along with BCHS are
interconnected in a network of electronic health records,
adverse drug alert systems and other clinical support
tools to infuse all of its member hospitals with better
care processes and evidence-based medicine. BCHS is
a pioneer in the development of an electronic health
record, having installed its system in 2005.
Trinity Health's advances in health information technology
makes it 'reform ready' if and when changes in the
U.S. health system are made to drive higher value.
"Our groundbreaking role has positioned us well
for elements of health reform that relate to health
IT and comparative effectiveness research," says
Terry O'Rourke, Trinity chief clinical officer. "As
the government and private payers move toward payment
that rewards outcomes and care coordination rather
than volume, Trinity Health can leverage a full array
of EHR and clinical support tools to align with physicians
and create better, more efficient systems of care."
Thomson Reuters used data on 12 million Medicare patients
using five measures: mortality, medical complications,
patient safety, average length of stay, and whether
hospitals followed standards of care published by the
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Battle Creek Health System, sponsored by two parent
organizations--Trinity Health (the fourth largest Catholic
health system in the U.S. with 21 hospitals, 9 nursing
homes, 19 senior house facilities, 8 home health care
agencies, and 4 hospices in Michigan alone) and BCHS
Community Partners, is accredited by the Joint Commission
on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. Battle
Creek Health System, a member of the Mercy Cancer Network,
is a recipient of the 2008 HealthGrades Orthopaedic
Surgery Excellence Award(tm) and 2009 Five Star rated
for joint replacement surgery and total knee replacement.
HealthGrades is a leading health care information company
that provides objective 'report card' ratings nationwide.
BCHS provides excellent health care for the community
and promotes wellness for the whole person with access
and compassion for all.
For the latest medical information,
visit the BCHS web site at
www.bchealth.com
or call the BCHS Marketing Department at (269) 966-8132.
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