Providing Equitable Care

At MGH, we are committed to making sure that all patients, regardless of race, ethnicity, and primary language spoken, receive proper care. When we looked at rates of compliance with guidelines for heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and surgery, we found there were no incidences where underrepresented patients (defined here by non-white race) received less care than patients of white race. The population we serve at MGH is reflective of the population of the state of Massachusetts. Read about one of MGH’s programs to ensure equal healthcare for all.

Click on any of the measure names below to see a detailed description of the measure, our performance over time and what we are doing to improve. On the chart below, hover your mouse over the data columns or icons to see more information.

Measure	Our Current Performance	Comparison Group	How We Compare
Heart Attack
Aspirin at Arrival	99% Jan-Mar 2009 data.	100% The 90th percentile of Joint Commission (TJC) accredited hospitals. Benchmark is based on Jan-Dec 08 data.	MGH's current performance is below the Joint Commission 90th percentile but above the national average of 98%.
Aspirin at Discharge	100% Jan-March 2009 data.	100% The 90th percentile of Joint Commission (TJC) accredited hospitals. Benchmark is based on Jan-Dec 08 data.	MGH has achieved the best possible performance.
ACE-I/ARB at Discharge (AMI)	100% Jan-March 2009 data. Note: Low volume-only 7 eligible cases.	100% The 90th percentile of Joint Commission (TJC) accredited hospitals. Benchmark is based on Jan-Dec 08 data.	The number of cases this quarter is too small to draw conclusions about performance.
Beta Blocker at Discharge	99% Jan-March 2009 data.	100% The 90th percentile of Joint Commission (TJC) accredited hospitals. Benchmark is based on Jan-Dec 08 data.	MGH's current performance is below the Joint Commission 90th percentile but above the national average of 98%.
Smoking Counseling (AMI)	100% Jan-March 2009 data.	100% The 90th percentile of Joint Commission (TJC) accredited hospitals. Benchmark is based on Jan-Dec 08 data.	MGH has achieved the best possible performance.
Time to Primary PCI of Less Than or Equal to 90 Minutes	72% Jan-March 2009 data. Note: Low volume-only 18 eligible cases.	97% The 90th percentile of Joint Commission (TJC) accredited hospitals. Benchmark is based on Jan-Dec 08 data.	The number of cases this quarter is too small to draw conclusions about performance. “Time is Muscle:” Reducing Door to Balloon Time Can Save Lives of Heart Attack Patients
Measure	Our Current Performance	Comparison Group	How We Compare
Heart Failure
ACE-I/ARB at Discharge (HF)	93% Jan-March 2009 data.	100% The 90th percentile of Joint Commission (TJC) accredited hospitals. Benchmark is based on Jan-Dec 08 data.	MGH's current performance is below the Joint Commission 90th percentile but equal to the national average of 93%.
Discharge Instructions (HF)	89% Jan-March 2009 data.	99% The 90th percentile of Joint Commission (TJC) accredited hospitals. Benchmark is based on Jan-Dec 08 data.	MGH's current performance is below the Joint Commission 90th percentile but is above the national average of 83%.
LVF Assessment	100% Jan-March 2009 data.	100% The 90th percentile of Joint Commission (TJC) accredited hospitals. Benchmark is based on Jan-Dec 08 data.	MGH has achieved the best possible performance.
Smoking Counseling (HF)	100% Jan-March 2009 data.	100% The 90th percentile of Joint Commission (TJC) accredited hospitals. Benchmark is based on Jan-Dec 08 data.	MGH has achieved the best possible performance.
Measure	Our Current Performance	Comparison Group	How We Compare
Pneumonia
Antibiotics within 6 hours	92% Jan-March 2009 data.	99% The 90th percentile of Joint Commission (TJC) accredited hospitals. Benchmark is based on Jan-Dec 08 data.	MGH's current performance is below the Joint Commission national average of 94%.
Pneumovax Vaccination	89% Jan-March 2009 data.	99% The 90th percentile of Joint Commission (TJC) accredited hospitals. Benchmark is based on Jan-Dec 08 data.	MGH's current performance is below the Joint Commission 90th percentile but equal to the national average of 89%.
Selection of Antibiotics	100% Jan-March 2009 data.	99% The 90th percentile of Joint Commission (TJC) accredited hospitals. Benchmark is based on Jan-Dec 08 data.	MGH has achieved the best possible performance.
Smoking Counseling (PN)	100% Jan-March 2009 data.	100% The 90th percentile of Joint Commission (TJC) accredited hospitals. Benchmark is based on Jan-Dec 08 data.	MGH has achieved the best possible performance.
Timing of Blood Cultures	100% Jan-March 2009 data.	99% The 90th percentile of Joint Commission (TJC) accredited hospitals. Benchmark is based on Jan-Dec 08 data.	MGH has achieved the best possible performance.
Measure	Our Current Performance	Comparison Group	How We Compare
Surgery
Antibiotics Received One Hour Prior to Surgery	98% Jan-March 2009 data.	98% The 90th percentile of Joint Commission (TJC) accredited hospitals. Benchmark is based on Jan-Dec 08 data.	MGH's current performance is the same as the Joint Commission 90th percentile and above the national average of 93%.
Antibiotic Selection for Surgical Cases	99% Jan-March 2009 data.	99% The 90th percentile of Joint Commission (TJC) accredited hospitals. Benchmark is based on Jan-Dec 08 data.	MGH's current performance is the same as the Joint Commission 90th percentile and above the national average of 97%.
Antibiotics Discontinued 24 Hours after Surgery	96% Jan-March 2009 data.	100% The 90th percentile of Joint Commission (TJC) accredited hospitals. Benchmark is based on Jan-Dec 08 data.	MGH's current performance is below the Joint Commission 90th percentile but above the national average of 90%.

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