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Comments about patient safety activities: The University of Michigan is engaged in proactive efforts to reduce risks to patient safety. The following are some specific initiatives: Patient Safety Rounds and analysis of issues identified internally and externally (Joint Commission Alerts); Assessment of clinical performance using evidenced-based measures for several conditions, including acute myocardial infarction, heart failure and pneumonia; Antibiotic Tip Catheter/ Bloodstream Infection Project; Medication Safety Program; Enhancing Patient Safety by Reducing Inappropriate Urinary Catheterization. |
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Comments about Infants with Congenital Anomalies: The University of Michigan provides comprehensive care for low birthweight infants. Our board-certified neonatologists treat low birthweight infants born at hospitals in Michigan as well as infants born at hospitals in other states. The University of Michigan's compliance with MH&SC criteria for care of low birthweight infants is 95%. |
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Comments about Low Birthweight Infants: The University of Michigan provides comprehensive care for low birthweight infants. Our board-certified neonatologists treat low birthweight infants born at hospitals in Michigan as well as infants born at hospitals in other states. The University of Michigan's compliance with MH&SC criteria for care of low birthweight infants is 95%. |
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Comments about Esphagectomy for Cancer Surgery: The University of Michigan performed 101 esophagectomies last year - many more than the MH&SC threshold of 7 per year. Our compliance with MH&SC criteria is 97.5%. |