Quality & Safety

Quality Reports

Heart Failure Care
Assessment of left ventricular function: % of all eligible heart failure patients who had their left ventricular function (heart's ability to pump blood) measured while in the hospital. Assessment of left ventricular function (LVF), or the heart's ability to pump blood effectively, is the standard of care for heart failure patients.
ACE Inhibitor or ARB medications at discharge for heart failure patients: % of eligible patients who received a prescription for ACE inhibitor or ARB medications at discharge from the hospital. Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor and angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) medications have been shown to help prevent further heart problems in heart failure patients. ACE inhibitors or ARB medications should be prescribed for heart failure patients when they leave the hospital.
Discharge instructions: % of eligible patients who were given complete instructions about follow-up and how to care for themselves at home after discharge from the hospital for heart failure. Complete discharge instructions for patients with a heart failure condition include information about: diet, level of activity, medications, signs of worsening symptoms, weight monitoring, and the next doctor's appointment after discharge.
Advice for heart failure patients to quit smoking: % of eligible heart failure patients who were advised to quit smoking. Giving advice about quitting smoking is important for heart failure patients who are smokers, or who have smoked within the past year.
Overall performance for heart failure care (composite): % of eligible patients getting all the recommended elements of care for heart failure. It is important to see if patients receive all the recommended elements of care they should. Heart failure patients should receive assessment of their left ventricular function, a prescription for ACE inhibitors or ARB medications at discharge, complete discharge instructions and advice to quit smoking.