Choose a safer hospital.
Some patients think that selecting a doctor is the only choice they get to make. But choosing a hospital could be even more important. Hospitals vary greatly on things like infection rates, surgical errors, and patient injuries.
Your first step in finding the best care for yourself and your family is finding a safer hospital.
Find the right one for you.
Now that you’ve found a safe hospital or surgery center, it’s also important to think about what type of care you might need. Are you getting ready to have a baby? Do you need to find a hospital or surgery center for surgery?
The information we collect from hospitals and surgery centers can help you make the right choice.
Protect yourself.
Even in the best hospitals, mistakes still happen, and people get hurt. But patients and their loved ones can play an important role in ensuring a safer hospital stay.
Preparing for Your Procedure Patient Education Video Series
Going into the hospital can be a daunting task, but preparation is key. Do your research with the Hospital Safety Grade and be an engaged patient with these helpful resources from the Judie Burrows Education Institute.