Quality Corner
Heart Failure
July 2009 through May 2010
| Quality Indicator |
THE HEART HOSPITAL |
NATIONAL |
State of Texas |
Rationale |
| % of heart failure inpatients given discharge instructions at discharge |
98.9% * |
79% |
78% |
Educating patients with heart failure about their condition and treatment will help to promote patients' compliance with the treatment plan and reduce morbidity and re-hospitalization. Discharge Instructions for Heart Failure measure examines the frequency of providing discharge instructions on six critical post hospitalization care requirements to inpatients with the diagnosis of heart failure
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| % of heart failure inpatients with left ventricular function assessment |
100% * |
90% |
89% |
LVF assessment is a critical step in the effective diagnosis and management of patients with heart failure.
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| % of heart failure inpatients given the medication ACEI/ARB for left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction at discharge |
98.9% * |
90% |
90% |
ACEIs widen or dilate blood vessels, lowering blood pressure and making it easier for the heart to pump blood.
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| % of heart failure inpatients given smoking counseling |
100% * |
93% |
93% |
Studies have shown that smoking increases the risk of blood clots, causes arteries to thicken, and narrows the blood vessels, increasing the risk for a heart attack, heart failure, or stroke. Patients who receive advice or counseling about quitting smoking are more likely to quit than those who do not.
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* - Indicates higher performance than the National & State Averages
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