Shop the perimeter of your
grocery store first. Fresh foods
are located on the outer three
walls; whereas processed items
are located on the shelves.
Everything in moderation!
SOURCE MayoClinic
NO PAIN NO GAIN: FACT FICTIONStart slow and work your way up
DRINKING WATER HELPS REDUCE CRAMPS:
FACT FICTIONCramps are a sign of dehydration
MORE SWEAT, LESS FAT: FACT FICTIONSweat amount is merely indicative of your body’s effort to maintain normal temperature.
YOU CAN TARGET ONE AREA OF YOUR BODY FOR WEIGHT LOSS:
FACT FICTIONFat is lost or gained throughout the entire body.
STRENGTH TRAINING MAKES YOU GAIN WEIGHT:
FACT FICTIONA pound is a pound, but scientists estimate that 1 lb. of muscle occupies 22% less “space” than 1lb. of fat. Source: WebMD
EXERCISE FACT VS FICTION
WITH THE RATE OF OBESITY ON THE RISE IN AMERICA, CHRONIC DISEASE IS
CONSUMING THE NATION.
THEPROBLEM
THE PROBLEM: Being obese or overweight can result in numerous chronic diseases such as heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and some cancers. Since 1980, obesity rates for adults in the U.S. have doubled and rates have tripled among children. In 2006, just six years ago, the Tennessee adult obesity rate was at 28.1%. Tennessee is trending in the wrong direction!Source: CDC & F as in Fat: 2011
THESTATISTICS
THEEFFECTS
1980
2007200620052004
20032002200120001999
1998199719961995
19941993199219911990
19891988
19871986
1985198419831982
1981
2008
4
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
20
5.6
18
0.335
0.33
0.325
0.32
0.315
AMERICANS WITH DIABETES TRENDING (IN MILLIONS)
RESEARCH SHOWS DIRECT LINKS BETWEEN THE INCREASE OF “OVERWEIGHT”/”OBESITY,” AND INCREASED RISK FOR THE FOLLOWING:
» Coronary Heart Disease» Type 2 Diabetes» Cancers » High Blood Pressure» Stroke» Liver and Gallbladder Disease
» Sleep Apnea and Respiratory Problems» Osteoarthritis» Infertility
*Overweight is defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 25+; obesity is defined as a BMI of 30+
SOURCE: CDC
THE CHOICEIS YOURS!
IT IS IMPORTANT TO CONSIDER THE QUALITY OF CARE YOU RECEIVE FOR YOUR HEALTH CONDITIONS.
• The quality of care among different hospital facilities can vary widely.
• If you do not look at quality ratings you are more likely to make a poor choice.
• Quality information can be used to help loved ones make a choice, or to start a conversation with your doctor.
Source: Sofaer S. and Hibbard J. Best Practices in Public Reporting No.2: AHRQ
© 2012 HealthCare 21 Business Coalition, Member of the National Business Coalition on Health
THE 3 P’S OF HEALTHY EATING ON A BUDGET: PLAN, PURCHASE & PREPAREKnow how much money you have to spend and make a list based on your budget. Consider what meals you can make with the foods you already have; just buy the missing ingredients!
Only buy the amount of fresh foods you can use before it spoils and focus on what is in season. Consider frozen fruits and vegetables that last longer and cost less.
Freeze food right away to preserve freshness. Use left overs in another recipe. Prepare double or triple batches of a recipe and freeze for another day.Source: USDA
PLAN:
PURCHASE:
PREPARE:
WILL YOU CHOOSE
AT WORKAND HOME
GOOD LOW-COSTITEMS AVAILABLE
ALL YEAR INCLUDE
PROTEIN: Beans
VEGETABLES: Carrots, Greens, Potatoes
FRUIT: Apples, Bananas
Source: USDA
THE
WILL YOU CHOOSE
HEALTHYHABITS
FOR YOUR FAMILY?
About HEALTHCARE 21 BUSINESS COALITION
© 2012 HealthCare 21 Business Coalition, Member of the National Business Coalition on Health
HealthCare 21 Business Coalition is a non-profit organization focused on improving the cost and quality of health care in Tennessee. We believe it is important to provide user-friendly information on health care quality to help you and your family members make educated decisions about your care. Quality health care begins with you and the decisions you make about your health. Use this Guide to learn more about how to stay well and find the care that is right for you.
HealthCare 21 Business Coalition is a member of the National Business Coalition on Health.www.hc21.org
FREE FAMILY FUN: There are 903 greenways and trails in TN! That’s 903 chances to connect with your health, your family, your friends, your heritage and your community. Go to www.connectwithtn.com to find a trail in your region.Source: Tennessee Greenways & Trails
I CHOOSEMY HEALTH
A heAlth success story from
JO ANNE: After years of struggling with severe back pain and high blood pressure, I had enough. Not only did I want to quit living in pain, I wanted to be more active with my grandkids and in my church. With the encouragement of my health coach, I approached my physician for a plan. We came up with a nutritional plan specifically for me. I cut out all processed foods. I was done with eating junk. My diet consists mostly of fresh fruits and vegetables, legumes and lean meats. We identified gluten intolerance, and I also increased my water intake. I began using an exercise ball to strengthen my upper body and the treadmill for a cardiovascular workout. Today I have lost 50 pounds and feel great! My back pain is under control. My blood pressure and cholesterol are lower, and I have more energy and confidence than ever before!
H O W C A N I G E TMY CHILD ACTIVE & KEEP IT THAT WAY• Set a positive example
• Take kids to the park or other places where they can be active
• Make it a part of your family’s daily routine—after dinner walks, playing active games together
• Make it fun!
Source: CDC
I N T E R E S T E D I N R E S O U R C E S ?
Eat Well Play More Tennessee:www.eatwellplaymoretn.org ▪
American Community Garden Association: www.communitygarden.org
USDA: www.ChooseMyPlate.gov ▪
American Heart Association Walking Plan:My Start! Online: http://startwalkingnow.org
Weight-control Information Network - Active at Any Size: www.win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/active.htm
United States
Light Office Work (Sitting in a meeting,Reading,Typing)
51Walking Slowly (2mph)
68
Walking Moderately
112
WalkingBriskly (3.5mph)
129
Taking the Stairs
272
OFFICE IN MOTION
Light Office Work (Sitting in a meeting,Reading,Typing)
51Walking Slowly (2mph)
68
Walking Moderately
112
WalkingBriskly (3.5mph)
129
Taking the Stairs
272
Burn off additional calories while at the office (based on a 150 pound
person over a period of one half hour.)
SHOPPING TIPS FOR EVERYDAY CHOICES
BCB
STPPO
CIGN
APPO
Cho
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Manag
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Card
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ABOVEBETTER
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ABOVEABOVE
Getting
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AVERAGEAVERAGE
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ALT
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Und
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Betw
een 50% and
75%BETTER =
Betw
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90%ABOVE =
Ab
ove 90%
CH
AR
TK
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Source: LA County Department of Health
CONSUMER
GUIDE2012-2013ON HEALTH
ThE
ofHEALTHY Choices
Shop the perimeter of your
grocery store first. Fresh foods
are located on the outer three
walls; whereas processed items
are located on the shelves.
Everything in moderation!
SOURCE MayoClinic
NO PAIN NO GAIN: FACT FICTIONStart slow and work your way up
DRINKING WATER HELPS REDUCE CRAMPS:
FACT FICTIONCramps are a sign of dehydration
MORE SWEAT, LESS FAT: FACT FICTIONSweat amount is merely indicative of your body’s effort to maintain normal temperature.
YOU CAN TARGET ONE AREA OF YOUR BODY FOR WEIGHT LOSS:
FACT FICTIONFat is lost or gained throughout the entire body.
STRENGTH TRAINING MAKES YOU GAIN WEIGHT:
FACT FICTIONA pound is a pound, but scientists estimate that 1 lb. of muscle occupies 22% less “space” than 1lb. of fat. Source: WebMD
E X E R C I S E FACT VS FICTION
WITH THE RATE OF OBESITY ON THE RISE IN AMERICA, CHRONIC DISEASE IS
CONSUMING THE NATION.
T H EPROBLEM
THE PROBLEM: Being obese or overweight can result in numerous chronic diseases such as heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and some cancers. Since 1980, obesity rates for adults in the U.S. have doubled and rates have tripled among children. In 2006, just six years ago, the Tennessee adult obesity rate was at 28.1%. Tennessee is trending in the wrong direction!Source: CDC & F as in Fat: 2011
T H ESTATISTICS
T H EEFFECTS
1980
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
1997
1996
1995
1994
1993
1992
1991
1990
1989
1988
1987
1986
1985
1984
1983
1982
1981
2008
4
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
20
5.6
18
0.335
0.33
0.325
0.32
0.315
AMERICANS WITH DIABETES TRENDING (IN MILLIONS)
RESEARCH SHOWS DIRECT LINKS BETWEEN THE INCREASE OF “OVERWEIGHT”/”OBESITY,” AND INCREASED RISK FOR THE FOLLOWING:
» Coronary Heart Disease» Type 2 Diabetes» Cancers » High Blood Pressure» Stroke» Liver and Gallbladder Disease
» Sleep Apnea and Respiratory Problems» Osteoarthritis» Infertility
*Overweight is defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 25+; obesity is defined as a BMI of 30+
SOURCE: CDC
T H E C H O I C EIS YOURS!
IT IS IMPORTANT TO CONSIDER THE QUALITY OF CARE YOU RECEIVE FOR YOUR HEALTH CONDITIONS.
• The quality of care among different hospital facilities can vary widely.
• If you do not look at quality ratings you are more likely to make a poor choice.
• Quality information can be used to help loved ones make a choice, or to start a conversation with your doctor.
Source: Sofaer S. and Hibbard J. Best Practices in Public Reporting No.2: AHRQ
© 2012 HealthCare 21 Business Coalition, Member of the National Business Coalition on Health
THE 3 P’S OF HEALTHY EATING ON A BUDGET: PLAN, PURCHASE & PREPAREKnow how much money you have to spend and make a list based on your budget. Consider what meals you can make with the foods you already have; just buy the missing ingredients!
Only buy the amount of fresh foods you can use before it spoils and focus on what is in season. Consider frozen fruits and vegetables that last longer and cost less.
Freeze food right away to preserve freshness. Use left overs in another recipe. Prepare double or triple batches of a recipe and freeze for another day.Source: USDA
PLAN:
PURCHASE:
PREPARE:
WILL YOU CHOOSE
AT WORKAND HOME
GOOD LOW-COSTITEMS AVAILABLE
ALL YEAR INCLUDE
PROTEIN: Beans
VEGETABLES: Carrots, Greens, Potatoes
FRUIT: Apples, Bananas
Source: USDA
THE
WILL YOU CHOOSE
HEALTHYHABITS FOR YOUR
FAMILY?
About HEALTHCARE 21 BUSINESS COALITION
© 2012 HealthCare 21 Business Coalition, Member of the National Business Coalition on Health
HealthCare 21 Business Coalition is a non-profit organization focused on improving the cost and quality of health care in Tennessee. We believe it is important to provide user-friendly information on health care quality to help you and your family members make educated decisions about your care. Quality health care begins with you and the decisions you make about your health. Use this Guide to learn more about how to stay well and find the care that is right for you.
HealthCare 21 Business Coalition is a member of the National Business Coalition on Health.www.hc21.org
FREE FAMILY FUN: There are 903 greenways and trails in TN! That’s 903 chances to connect with your health, your family, your friends, your heritage and your community. Go to www.connectwithtn.com to find a trail in your region.Source: Tennessee Greenways & Trails
I CHOOSEMY HEALTH
A heAlth success story from
JO ANNE: After years of struggling with severe back pain and high blood pressure, I had enough. Not only did I want to quit living in pain, I wanted to be more active with my grandkids and in my church. With the encouragement of my health coach, I approached my physician for a plan. We came up with a nutritional plan specifically for me. I cut out all processed foods. I was done with eating junk. My diet consists mostly of fresh fruits and vegetables, legumes and lean meats. We identified gluten intolerance, and I also increased my water intake. I began using an exercise ball to strengthen my upper body and the treadmill for a cardiovascular workout. Today I have lost 50 pounds and feel great! My back pain is under control. My blood pressure and cholesterol are lower, and I have more energy and confidence than ever before!
HOW CAN I GETMY CHILD ACTIVE & KEEP IT THAT WAY• Set a positive example
• Take kids to the park or other places where they can be active
• Make it a part of your family’s daily routine—after dinner walks, playing active games together
• Make it fun!
Source: CDC
INTERESTED IN RESOURCES?
Eat Well Play More Tennessee:www.eatwellplaymoretn.org ▪
American Community Garden Association: www.communitygarden.org
USDA: www.ChooseMyPlate.gov ▪
American Heart Association Walking Plan:My Start! Online: http://startwalkingnow.org
Weight-control Information Network - Active at Any Size: www.win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/active.htm
Uni
ted
Stat
esLight Office Work (Sitting in a meeting,Reading,Typing) 51
Walking Slowly (2mph)
68
Walking Moderately
112
WalkingBriskly (3.5mph)
129
Taking the Stairs
272
OFFICE IN MOTION
Light Office Work (Sitting in a meeting,Reading,Typing) 51
Walking Slowly (2mph)
68
Walking Moderately
112
WalkingBriskly (3.5mph)
129
Taking the Stairs
272
Burn off additional calories while at the office (based on a 150 pound
person over a period of one half hour.)
SHOPPING TIPS FOR EVERYDAY CHOICES
BCB
STPP
OCI
GN
APP
O
Cho
lest
ero
l M
anag
emen
t fo
r P
atie
nts
wit
h C
ard
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scul
ar
Co
ndit
ions
: LD
L Sc
reen
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AVER
AGE
BETT
ER
Co
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iab
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Car
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Hb
A1c
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ting
BELO
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Car
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LDL
Scre
enin
gAV
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OVE
BCB
STPP
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APP
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Rat
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of
Hea
lth
Pla
nBE
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ABOV
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Rat
ing
of
All
Hea
lth
Car
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BETT
ER
Get
ting
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ded
C
are
ABOV
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ting
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Sele
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Res
ults
from
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Dis
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M
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Sele
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AH
PS R
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ts fr
om
2012
eVa
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– P
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rman
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Mea
sure
men
t Man
agem
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HE
ALT
H P
LAN
CO
MPA
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NC
HA
RTS
BELO
W =
Und
er 5
0%AV
ERAG
E =
Bet
wee
n 50
% a
nd 7
5%BE
TTER
= B
etw
een
75%
and
90%
ABOV
E =
Ab
ove
90%
CH
AR
TK
EY
Source: LA County Department of Health
CONSUMER
GUIDE2012-2013ON HEALTH
ThE
ofHEALTHY
Choices
Shop the perimeter of your
grocery store first. Fresh foods
are located on the outer three
walls; whereas processed items
are located on the shelves.
Everything in moderation!
SOURCE MayoClinic
NO PAIN NO GAIN: FACT FICTIONStart slow and work your way up
DRINKING WATER HELPS REDUCE CRAMPS:
FACT FICTIONCramps are a sign of dehydration
MORE SWEAT, LESS FAT: FACT FICTIONSweat amount is merely indicative of your body’s effort to maintain normal temperature.
YOU CAN TARGET ONE AREA OF YOUR BODY FOR WEIGHT LOSS:
FACT FICTIONFat is lost or gained throughout the entire body.
STRENGTH TRAINING MAKES YOU GAIN WEIGHT:
FACT FICTIONA pound is a pound, but scientists estimate that 1 lb. of muscle occupies 22% less “space” than 1lb. of fat. Source: WebMD
E X E R C I S E FACT VS FICTION
WITH THE RATE OF OBESITY ON THE RISE IN AMERICA, CHRONIC DISEASE IS
CONSUMING THE NATION.
T H EPROBLEM
THE PROBLEM: Being obese or overweight can result in numerous chronic diseases such as heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and some cancers. Since 1980, obesity rates for adults in the U.S. have doubled and rates have tripled among children. In 2006, just six years ago, the Tennessee adult obesity rate was at 28.1%. Tennessee is trending in the wrong direction!Source: CDC & F as in Fat: 2011
T H ESTATISTICS
T H EEFFECTS
1980
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
1997
1996
1995
1994
1993
1992
1991
1990
1989
1988
1987
1986
1985
1984
1983
1982
1981
2008
4
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
20
5.6
18
0.335
0.33
0.325
0.32
0.315
AMERICANS WITH DIABETES TRENDING (IN MILLIONS)
RESEARCH SHOWS DIRECT LINKS BETWEEN THE INCREASE OF “OVERWEIGHT”/”OBESITY,” AND INCREASED RISK FOR THE FOLLOWING:
» Coronary Heart Disease» Type 2 Diabetes» Cancers » High Blood Pressure» Stroke» Liver and Gallbladder Disease
» Sleep Apnea and Respiratory Problems» Osteoarthritis» Infertility
*Overweight is defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 25+; obesity is defined as a BMI of 30+
SOURCE: CDC
T H E C H O I C EIS YOURS!
IT IS IMPORTANT TO CONSIDER THE QUALITY OF CARE YOU RECEIVE FOR YOUR HEALTH CONDITIONS.
• The quality of care among different hospital facilities can vary widely.
• If you do not look at quality ratings you are more likely to make a poor choice.
• Quality information can be used to help loved ones make a choice, or to start a conversation with your doctor.
Source: Sofaer S. and Hibbard J. Best Practices in Public Reporting No.2: AHRQ
© 2012 HealthCare 21 Business Coalition, Member of the National Business Coalition on Health
THE 3 P’S OF HEALTHY EATING ON A BUDGET: PLAN, PURCHASE & PREPAREKnow how much money you have to spend and make a list based on your budget. Consider what meals you can make with the foods you already have; just buy the missing ingredients!
Only buy the amount of fresh foods you can use before it spoils and focus on what is in season. Consider frozen fruits and vegetables that last longer and cost less.
Freeze food right away to preserve freshness. Use left overs in another recipe. Prepare double or triple batches of a recipe and freeze for another day.Source: USDA
PLAN:
PURCHASE:
PREPARE:
WILL YOU CHOOSE
AT WORKAND HOME
GOOD LOW-COSTITEMS AVAILABLE
ALL YEAR INCLUDE
PROTEIN: Beans
VEGETABLES: Carrots, Greens, Potatoes
FRUIT: Apples, Bananas
Source: USDA
THE
WILL YOU CHOOSE
HEALTHYHABITS FOR YOUR
FAMILY?
About HEALTHCARE 21 BUSINESS COALITION
© 2012 HealthCare 21 Business Coalition, Member of the National Business Coalition on Health
HealthCare 21 Business Coalition is a non-profit organization focused on improving the cost and quality of health care in Tennessee. We believe it is important to provide user-friendly information on health care quality to help you and your family members make educated decisions about your care. Quality health care begins with you and the decisions you make about your health. Use this Guide to learn more about how to stay well and find the care that is right for you.
HealthCare 21 Business Coalition is a member of the National Business Coalition on Health.www.hc21.org
FREE FAMILY FUN: There are 903 greenways and trails in TN! That’s 903 chances to connect with your health, your family, your friends, your heritage and your community. Go to www.connectwithtn.com to find a trail in your region.Source: Tennessee Greenways & Trails
I CHOOSEMY HEALTH
A heAlth success story from
JO ANNE: After years of struggling with severe back pain and high blood pressure, I had enough. Not only did I want to quit living in pain, I wanted to be more active with my grandkids and in my church. With the encouragement of my health coach, I approached my physician for a plan. We came up with a nutritional plan specifically for me. I cut out all processed foods. I was done with eating junk. My diet consists mostly of fresh fruits and vegetables, legumes and lean meats. We identified gluten intolerance, and I also increased my water intake. I began using an exercise ball to strengthen my upper body and the treadmill for a cardiovascular workout. Today I have lost 50 pounds and feel great! My back pain is under control. My blood pressure and cholesterol are lower, and I have more energy and confidence than ever before!
HOW CAN I GETMY CHILD ACTIVE & KEEP IT THAT WAY• Set a positive example
• Take kids to the park or other places where they can be active
• Make it a part of your family’s daily routine—after dinner walks, playing active games together
• Make it fun!
Source: CDC
INTERESTED IN RESOURCES?
Eat Well Play More Tennessee:www.eatwellplaymoretn.org ▪
American Community Garden Association: www.communitygarden.org
USDA: www.ChooseMyPlate.gov ▪
American Heart Association Walking Plan:My Start! Online: http://startwalkingnow.org
Weight-control Information Network - Active at Any Size: www.win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/active.htm
Uni
ted
Stat
es
Light Office Work (Sitting in a meeting,Reading,Typing) 51
Walking Slowly (2mph)
68
Walking Moderately
112
WalkingBriskly (3.5mph)
129
Taking the Stairs
272
OFFICE IN MOTION
Light Office Work (Sitting in a meeting,Reading,Typing) 51
Walking Slowly (2mph)
68
Walking Moderately
112
WalkingBriskly (3.5mph)
129
Taking the Stairs
272
Burn off additional calories while at the office (based on a 150 pound
person over a period of one half hour.)
SHOPPING TIPS FOR EVERYDAY CHOICES
BCB
STPP
OCI
GN
APP
O
Cho
lest
ero
l M
anag
emen
t fo
r P
atie
nts
wit
h C
ard
iova
scul
ar
Co
ndit
ions
: LD
L Sc
reen
ing
AVER
AGE
BETT
ER
Co
mp
rehe
nsiv
e D
iab
etes
Car
e -
Hb
A1c
Tes
ting
BELO
WBE
TTER
Co
mp
rehe
nsiv
e D
iab
etes
Car
e -
LDL
Scre
enin
gAV
ERAG
EAB
OVE
BCB
STPP
OCI
GN
APP
O
Rat
ing
of
Hea
lth
Pla
nBE
TTER
ABOV
E
Rat
ing
of
All
Hea
lth
Car
eAB
OVE
BETT
ER
Get
ting
Nee
ded
C
are
ABOV
EAB
OVE
Get
ting
Car
e Q
uick
lyAV
ERAG
EAV
ERAG
E
Sele
ct H
EDIS
Res
ults
from
201
2 eV
alue
8 –
Chro
nic
Dis
ease
M
anag
emen
t
Sele
ct C
AH
PS R
esul
ts fr
om
2012
eVa
lue8
– P
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rman
ce
Mea
sure
men
t Man
agem
ent
HE
ALT
H P
LAN
CO
MPA
RISO
NC
HA
RTS
BELO
W =
Und
er 5
0%AV
ERAG
E =
Bet
wee
n 50
% a
nd 7
5%BE
TTER
= B
etw
een
75%
and
90%
ABOV
E =
Ab
ove
90%
CH
AR
TK
EY
Source: LA County Department of Health
CONSUMER
GUIDE2012-2013ON HEALTH
ThE
ofHEALTHY
Choices
Shop the perimeter of your
grocery store first. Fresh foods
are located on the outer three
walls; whereas processed items
are located on the shelves.
Everything in moderation!
SOURCE MayoClinic
NO PAIN NO GAIN: FACT FICTIONStart slow and work your way up
DRINKING WATER HELPS REDUCE CRAMPS:
FACT FICTIONCramps are a sign of dehydration
MORE SWEAT, LESS FAT: FACT FICTIONSweat amount is merely indicative of your body’s effort to maintain normal temperature.
YOU CAN TARGET ONE AREA OF YOUR BODY FOR WEIGHT LOSS:
FACT FICTIONFat is lost or gained throughout the entire body.
STRENGTH TRAINING MAKES YOU GAIN WEIGHT:
FACT FICTIONA pound is a pound, but scientists estimate that 1 lb. of muscle occupies 22% less “space” than 1lb. of fat. Source: WebMD
EXERCISE FACT VS FICTION
WITH THE RATE OF OBESITY ON THE RISE IN AMERICA, CHRONIC DISEASE IS
CONSUMING THE NATION.
THEPROBLEM
THE PROBLEM: Being obese or overweight can result in numerous chronic diseases such as heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and some cancers. Since 1980, obesity rates for adults in the U.S. have doubled and rates have tripled among children. In 2006, just six years ago, the Tennessee adult obesity rate was at 28.1%. Tennessee is trending in the wrong direction!Source: CDC & F as in Fat: 2011
THESTATISTICS
THEEFFECTS
1980
2007200620052004
20032002200120001999
1998199719961995
19941993199219911990
19891988
19871986
1985198419831982
1981
2008
4
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
20
5.6
18
0.335
0.33
0.325
0.32
0.315
AMERICANS WITH DIABETES TRENDING (IN MILLIONS)
RESEARCH SHOWS DIRECT LINKS BETWEEN THE INCREASE OF “OVERWEIGHT”/”OBESITY,” AND INCREASED RISK FOR THE FOLLOWING:
» Coronary Heart Disease» Type 2 Diabetes» Cancers » High Blood Pressure» Stroke» Liver and Gallbladder Disease
» Sleep Apnea and Respiratory Problems» Osteoarthritis» Infertility
*Overweight is defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 25+; obesity is defined as a BMI of 30+
SOURCE: CDC
THE CHOICEIS YOURS!
IT IS IMPORTANT TO CONSIDER THE QUALITY OF CARE YOU RECEIVE FOR YOUR HEALTH CONDITIONS.
• The quality of care among different hospital facilities can vary widely.
• If you do not look at quality ratings you are more likely to make a poor choice.
• Quality information can be used to help loved ones make a choice, or to start a conversation with your doctor.
Source: Sofaer S. and Hibbard J. Best Practices in Public Reporting No.2: AHRQ
© 2012 HealthCare 21 Business Coalition, Member of the National Business Coalition on Health
THE 3 P’S OF HEALTHY EATING ON A BUDGET: PLAN, PURCHASE & PREPAREKnow how much money you have to spend and make a list based on your budget. Consider what meals you can make with the foods you already have; just buy the missing ingredients!
Only buy the amount of fresh foods you can use before it spoils and focus on what is in season. Consider frozen fruits and vegetables that last longer and cost less.
Freeze food right away to preserve freshness. Use left overs in another recipe. Prepare double or triple batches of a recipe and freeze for another day.Source: USDA
PLAN:
PURCHASE:
PREPARE:
WILL YOU CHOOSE
AT WORKAND HOME
GOOD LOW-COSTITEMS AVAILABLE
ALL YEAR INCLUDE
PROTEIN: Beans
VEGETABLES: Carrots, Greens, Potatoes
FRUIT: Apples, Bananas
Source: USDA
THE
WILL YOU CHOOSE
HEALTHYHABITS
FOR YOUR FAMILY?
About HEALTHCARE 21 BUSINESS COALITION
© 2012 HealthCare 21 Business Coalition, Member of the National Business Coalition on Health
HealthCare 21 Business Coalition is a non-profit organization focused on improving the cost and quality of health care in Tennessee. We believe it is important to provide user-friendly information on health care quality to help you and your family members make educated decisions about your care. Quality health care begins with you and the decisions you make about your health. Use this Guide to learn more about how to stay well and find the care that is right for you.
HealthCare 21 Business Coalition is a member of the National Business Coalition on Health.www.hc21.org
FREE FAMILY FUN: There are 903 greenways and trails in TN! That’s 903 chances to connect with your health, your family, your friends, your heritage and your community. Go to www.connectwithtn.com to find a trail in your region.Source: Tennessee Greenways & Trails
I CHOOSEMY HEALTH
A heAlth success story from
JO ANNE: After years of struggling with severe back pain and high blood pressure, I had enough. Not only did I want to quit living in pain, I wanted to be more active with my grandkids and in my church. With the encouragement of my health coach, I approached my physician for a plan. We came up with a nutritional plan specifically for me. I cut out all processed foods. I was done with eating junk. My diet consists mostly of fresh fruits and vegetables, legumes and lean meats. We identified gluten intolerance, and I also increased my water intake. I began using an exercise ball to strengthen my upper body and the treadmill for a cardiovascular workout. Today I have lost 50 pounds and feel great! My back pain is under control. My blood pressure and cholesterol are lower, and I have more energy and confidence than ever before!
H O W C A N I G E TMY CHILD ACTIVE & KEEP IT THAT WAY• Set a positive example
• Take kids to the park or other places where they can be active
• Make it a part of your family’s daily routine—after dinner walks, playing active games together
• Make it fun!
Source: CDC
I N T E R E S T E D I N R E S O U R C E S ?
Eat Well Play More Tennessee:www.eatwellplaymoretn.org ▪
American Community Garden Association: www.communitygarden.org
USDA: www.ChooseMyPlate.gov ▪
American Heart Association Walking Plan:My Start! Online: http://startwalkingnow.org
Weight-control Information Network - Active at Any Size: www.win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/active.htm
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Light Office Work (Sitting in a meeting,Reading,Typing)
51Walking Slowly (2mph)
68
Walking Moderately
112
WalkingBriskly (3.5mph)
129
Taking the Stairs
272
OFFICE IN MOTION
Light Office Work (Sitting in a meeting,Reading,Typing)
51Walking Slowly (2mph)
68
Walking Moderately
112
WalkingBriskly (3.5mph)
129
Taking the Stairs
272
Burn off additional calories while at the office (based on a 150 pound
person over a period of one half hour.)
SHOPPING TIPS FOR EVERYDAY CHOICES
BCB
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CIGN
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Cho
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Manag
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AVERAGEBETTER
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are - H
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Getting
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Select HED
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CONSUMER
GUIDE2012-2013ON HEALTH
ThE
ofHEALTHY Choices
Shop the p
erimeter of your
grocery store first. Fresh food
s
are located on the outer three
walls; w
hereas processed
items
are located on the shelves.
Everything in m
oderation!
SOU
RCE M
ayoClinic
NO
PAIN
NO
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FAC
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NStart slow
and w
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DRIN
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WATER H
ELPS REDU
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MPS:
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FICTIO
NC
ramp
s are a sign of d
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MO
RE SWEAT, LESS FAT:
FAC
T
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NSw
eat amount is m
erely indicative of your
bod
y’s effort to maintain norm
al temp
erature.
YOU
CAN
TARG
ET ON
E AREA
OF
YOU
R BO
DY FO
R WEIG
HT LO
SS: FA
CT
FIC
TION
Fat is lost or gained
throughout the entire
bod
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.
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M
THE PRO
BLEM
: Being
obese or overw
eight can result in num
erous chronic d
iseases such as heart disease, Typ
e 2 diab
etes and som
e cancers. Since 1980, ob
esity rates for adults in the U
.S. have doub
led and
rates have tripled
among
child
ren. In 2006, just six years ago, the Tennessee ad
ult obesity rate w
as at 28.1%
. Tennessee is trending
in the wrong
direction!
Source: CD
C &
F as in Fat: 2011
TH
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CREASE
OF “O
VERWEIG
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INCREA
SED RISK FO
R THE
FOLLO
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G:
» Coronary H
eart Disease
» Type 2 D
iabetes
» Cancers
» Hig
h Blood
Pressure» Stroke» Liver and
Gallb
ladd
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» Sleep A
pnea and
Respiratory Prob
lems
» Osteoarthritis
» Infertility
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ody m
ass index (B
MI)
of 25+; ob
esity is defined
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SOU
RCE: C
DC
TH
E C
HO
ICE
IS YO
UR
S!
IT IS IMPO
RTAN
T TO CO
NSID
ER THE Q
UA
LITY O
F CARE YO
U RECEIVE FO
R YOU
R HEA
LTH
CON
DITIO
NS.
• The quality of care am
ong d
ifferent hospital
facilities can vary wid
ely.
• If you do not look at q
uality ratings you are m
ore likely to m
ake a poor choice.
• Quality inform
ation can be used
to help loved
ones m
ake a choice, or to start a conversation w
ith your doctor.
Source: Sofaer S. and H
ibb
ard J. B
est Practices in Public Rep
orting
No.2: A
HRQ
© 2012 H
ealthCare 21 B
usiness Coalition, M
emb
er of the National B
usiness Coalition on H
ealth
THE 3 P’S O
F HEA
LTHY EATIN
G O
N A
BU
DG
ET: PLAN
, PURCH
ASE &
PREPARE
Know
how m
uch money you have to sp
end and
make a list b
ased on your b
udg
et. Consid
er what
meals you can m
ake with the food
s you already have; just b
uy the missing
ingred
ients!
Only b
uy the amount of fresh food
s you can use before it sp
oils and focus on w
hat is in season. C
onsider frozen fruits and
vegetab
les that last longer and
cost less.
Freeze food rig
ht away to p
reserve freshness. Use left overs in another recip
e. Prep
are doub
le or triple b
atches of a recipe and
freeze for another day.
Source: USD
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PURC
HA
SE:
PREPARE:
WILL YOU
CHOOSE
AT WORK
AND HOM
E
GO
OD
LOW
-CO
STITEM
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ILABLE
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R INC
LUD
E
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ETAB
LES: C
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Walking
Slow
ly (2m
ph)
68
Walking
M
oderately
112
Walking
Briskly
(3.5mp
h)
129
Taking
the Stairs
272
OFFIC
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in a m
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Walking
Slow
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68
Walking
M
oderately
112
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Briskly
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129
Taking
the Stairs
272
Burn off ad
ditional calories w
hile at the office (based
on a 150 pound
person over a p
eriod of one half hour.)
SHO
PPING
TIPS FOR
EVERYDAY CH
OICES
BCBSTPPO
CIGNAPPO
Cholesterol Management for Patients with Cardiovascular Conditions: LDL Screening
AVERAGE BETTER
Comprehensive Diabetes Care - HbA1c Testing
BELOW BETTER
Comprehensive Diabetes Care - LDL Screening
AVERAGE ABOVE
BCBSTPPO
CIGNAPPO
Rating of Health Plan
BETTER ABOVE
Rating of All Health Care
ABOVE BETTER
Getting Needed Care ABOVE ABOVE
Getting Care Quickly AVERAGE AVERAGE
Select HEDIS Results from 2012 eValue8 – Chronic Disease
Management
Select CAHPS Results from 2012 eValue8 – Performance Measurement Management
HEALTH PLANCOMPARISON
CHARTS
BELOW = Under 50%AVERAGE = Between 50% and 75%BETTER = Between 75% and 90%ABOVE = Above 90%
CHARTKEY
Source: LA C
ounty Dep
artment of H
ealth
CO
NSU
MER
GU
IDE
2012
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3O
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EALT
H
ThE
ofHE
ALTH
Y Ch
oice
s
MEMPHIS overall Patient Safety ratingS HigH riSk treatment Safety ratingS
HoSPital Never Events Steps to Avoid Harm
Prevent Medication
Errors
Appropriate ICU
Staffing
Heart BypassSurgery Heart Angioplasty Heart Attack High Risk Deliveries Pneumonia Weight Loss Surgery
Baptist Memorial Hospital Collierville na na na na
Baptist Memorial Hospital - Memphis 523 1436 na 57
Baptist Memorial Hospital of Huntingdon na na na na na
Baptist Memorial Hospital Tipton na na na na
Baptist Memorial Hospital of Union City na na na na
Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women na na na 115 na
Bolivar General Hospital na na na na na
Delta Medical Center na na na na
Gibson General Hospital na na na na na
Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center na na na na na na
Methodist Fayette Hospital na na na na na
Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital 171 475 68 61
Methodist north Hospital 97 407 na na
Methodist South Hospital 29 197 na na
Methodist University Hospital 277 1075 na na
Milan General Hospital na na na na
Regional Medical Center at Memphis na 8 177 1
St . Francis Hospital 96 398 na 284
St. Francis Hospital - Bartlett na na na na
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital na na na na na na
Hardin Medical Center na na na na na
Henry County Medical Center na na na na
Humboldt General Hospital na na na na na
Jackson-Madison County General 557 1601 41 na
Understanding tHE tErMS
Results are as of august 31, 2012. For the most current information please visit www.leapfroggroup.org/cp
CHAttANOOGA / CLEVELAND / NOrtH GEOrGIA overall Patient Safety ratingS HigH riSk treatment Safety ratingS
HoSPital Never Events Steps to Avoid Harm
Prevent Medication
Errors
Appropriate ICU
Staffing
Heart BypassSurgery Heart Angioplasty Heart Attack High Risk Deliveries Pneumonia Weight Loss Surgery
Children's Hospital at Erlanger na na na na na na
Erlanger Baroness Hospital 177 544 139 79
Erlanger East na na na na na
Erlanger North Hospital na na na na na
Gordon Hospital na na na na
Memorial Hospital 574 1433 na 172
Memorial North Park na na na na
Parkridge East Hospital na na 27 na
Parkridge Medical Center 238 761 na na
Redmond Regional Medical Center 409 1071 na 10
Athens Regional Medical Center
Grandview Medical Center
SkyRidge Medical Center
SkyRidge Medical Center - Westside Campus
the information provided in this report allows you to compare and locate the right care for you and your family, much like you would use a consumer report to compare cars, computers or televisions.
Hospitals in this guide are tiered according to their leapfrog never events score.
never events - Four bars indicates the hospital has agreed to Leapfrog’s Never Events policy. Never Events are outcomes that should not occur while you are in the hospital. Examples are surgery on the wrong body part or discharging an infant to the wrong family.
Steps to avoid Harm - Patients should choose a hospital with a high score in this category. High scores indicate the hospital has put into place procedures to reduce common, preventable medical mistakes.
Prevent medication errors - Patients should choose a hospital that uses computer prescriber order entry (CPOE) to order medications, tests and procedures to avoid errors.
appropriate iCU Staffing - Patients should choose a hospital with an intensive care unit (ICU) staffed by doctors and other caregivers that have received specialized training in critical care.
Use this guide to select a hospital with a lot of experience and the best results for the procedure, surgery or condition you have or need.
the following treatment scores are based on a combination of quality and costs:
Heart Bypass Surgery - This surgery improves blood flow into the heart by adding a new artery for blood to “bypass” clogged arteries. A volume of 450+ is better.
Heart angioplasty - Angioplasty improves blood flow into the heart by reopening a clogged artery such as coronary angioplasties and stents. Volume of 400+ is better.
Heart attacks - A Heart Attack occurs when an artery is blocked and blood cannot move through the artery to the heart.
Pneumonia - A very serious infection for patients in the hospital.
the following treatments are based on the quality of care provided:
High risk Deliveries - Births in which infants are predicted to weigh less than 1500 grams at birth. These infants are usually cared for in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). 50+ is better.
Weight loss Surgeries - (on the stomach and/or intestines) A surgery that can help a patient with extreme obesity lose weight. Bariatric surgery is a weight-loss method used for people classified as being morbidly obese. 125+ is better.
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Procedure was not targeted for this hospital.
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What do the results mean?
kNOXVILLE overall Patient Safety ratingS HigH riSk treatment Safety ratingS
HoSPital Never Events Steps to Avoid Harm
Prevent Medication
Errors
Appropriate ICU
Staffing
Heart BypassSurgery Heart Angioplasty Heart Attack High Risk Deliveries Pneumonia Weight Loss Surgery
Blount Memorial Hospital na 224 na 165
Claiborne County Hospital na na na na
Cumberland Medical Center na na na na
East Tennessee Children's Hospital na na na na na na
Fort Loudon Medical Center na na na na
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center 132 481 78 na
Jellico Community Hospital na na na na
LeConte Medical Center na na na na
Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge 198 495 na na
Morristown Hamblen Hospital association na 423 na na
Parkwest Medical Center 377 1050 na 402
Roane Medical Center na na na na
UT Medical Center 277 807 90 86
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
LaFollette Medical Center
newport Medical Center
north Knoxville Medical Center
Physicians Regional Medical Center
Turkey Creek Medical Center
trI-CItIES
NASHVILLE overall Patient Safety ratingS HigH riSk treatment Safety ratingS
HoSPital Never Events Steps to Avoid Harm
Prevent Medication
Errors
Appropriate ICU
Staffing
Heart BypassSurgery Heart Angioplasty Heart Attack High Risk Deliveries Pneumonia Weight Loss Surgery
Baptist Hospital 227 277 153 185
Centennial Medical Center 665 1082 111 437
Decatur County General Hospital na na na na na
Hendersonville Medical Center na 97 0 na
Horizon Medical Center na 65 na 13
Maury Regional Hospital 56 494 na na
Middle Tennessee Medical Center na 309 18 183
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt na na na na na na
northcrest Medical Center na 71 na na
Skyline Medical Center na 182 na na
St. Thomas Hospital 520 2539 na na
StoneCrest Medical Center na na na na
Summit Medical Center na 143 na na
TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center na 90 na 1
Vanderbilt University Hospital 534 935 213 254
Williamson Medical Center na 178 na na
Harton Regional Medical Center na 212 na 38
Lincoln County Health System na na na na
nashville General Hospital
RiverPark Hospital
Sumner Regional Medical Center
University Medical Center
Results are as of August 31, 2012. For the most current information please visit: www.leapfroggroup.org/cp
overall Patient Safety ratingS HigH riSk treatment Safety ratingS
HoSPital Never Events Steps to Avoid Harm
Prevent Medication
Errors
Appropriate ICU
Staffing
Heart BypassSurgery Heart Angioplasty Heart Attack High Risk Deliveries Pneumonia Weight Loss Surgery
Bristol Regional Medical Center 282 421 na 6
Takoma Regional Hospital na na na na
Wellmont Hancock County Hospital na na na na na
Wellmont Hawkins County Memorial Hospital na na na na
Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center 238 914 25 110
Indian Path Medical Center
Johnson City Medical Center
Laughlin Memorial Hospital Sycamore Shoals Hospital
Unicoi County Memorial HospitalThe hospital reported fewer than 30 admissions over a 24-month period for this condition.
Unable to calculate score
MEMPHIS overall Patient Safety ratingS HigH riSk treatment Safety ratingS
HoSPital Never Events Steps to Avoid Harm
Prevent Medication
Errors
Appropriate ICU
Staffing
Heart BypassSurgery Heart Angioplasty Heart Attack High Risk Deliveries Pneumonia Weight Loss Surgery
Baptist Memorial Hospital Collierville na na na na
Baptist Memorial Hospital - Memphis 523 1436 na 57
Baptist Memorial Hospital of Huntingdon na na na na na
Baptist Memorial Hospital Tipton na na na na
Baptist Memorial Hospital of Union City na na na na
Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women na na na 115 na
Bolivar General Hospital na na na na na
Delta Medical Center na na na na
Gibson General Hospital na na na na na
Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center na na na na na na
Methodist Fayette Hospital na na na na na
Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital 171 475 68 61
Methodist north Hospital 97 407 na na
Methodist South Hospital 29 197 na na
Methodist University Hospital 277 1075 na na
Milan General Hospital na na na na
Regional Medical Center at Memphis na 8 177 1
St . Francis Hospital 96 398 na 284
St. Francis Hospital - Bartlett na na na na
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital na na na na na na
Hardin Medical Center na na na na na
Henry County Medical Center na na na na
Humboldt General Hospital na na na na na
Jackson-Madison County General 557 1601 41 na
Understanding tHE tErMS
Results are as of august 31, 2012. For the most current information please visit www.leapfroggroup.org/cp
CHAttANOOGA / CLEVELAND / NOrtH GEOrGIA overall Patient Safety ratingS HigH riSk treatment Safety ratingS
HoSPital Never Events Steps to Avoid Harm
Prevent Medication
Errors
Appropriate ICU
Staffing
Heart BypassSurgery Heart Angioplasty Heart Attack High Risk Deliveries Pneumonia Weight Loss Surgery
Children's Hospital at Erlanger na na na na na na
Erlanger Baroness Hospital 177 544 139 79
Erlanger East na na na na na
Erlanger North Hospital na na na na na
Gordon Hospital na na na na
Memorial Hospital 574 1433 na 172
Memorial North Park na na na na
Parkridge East Hospital na na 27 na
Parkridge Medical Center 238 761 na na
Redmond Regional Medical Center 409 1071 na 10
Athens Regional Medical Center
Grandview Medical Center
SkyRidge Medical Center
SkyRidge Medical Center - Westside Campus
the information provided in this report allows you to compare and locate the right care for you and your family, much like you would use a consumer report to compare cars, computers or televisions.
Hospitals in this guide are tiered according to their leapfrog never events score.
never events - Four bars indicates the hospital has agreed to Leapfrog’s Never Events policy. Never Events are outcomes that should not occur while you are in the hospital. Examples are surgery on the wrong body part or discharging an infant to the wrong family.
Steps to avoid Harm - Patients should choose a hospital with a high score in this category. High scores indicate the hospital has put into place procedures to reduce common, preventable medical mistakes.
Prevent medication errors - Patients should choose a hospital that uses computer prescriber order entry (CPOE) to order medications, tests and procedures to avoid errors.
appropriate iCU Staffing - Patients should choose a hospital with an intensive care unit (ICU) staffed by doctors and other caregivers that have received specialized training in critical care.
Use this guide to select a hospital with a lot of experience and the best results for the procedure, surgery or condition you have or need.
the following treatment scores are based on a combination of quality and costs:
Heart Bypass Surgery - This surgery improves blood flow into the heart by adding a new artery for blood to “bypass” clogged arteries. A volume of 450+ is better.
Heart angioplasty - Angioplasty improves blood flow into the heart by reopening a clogged artery such as coronary angioplasties and stents. Volume of 400+ is better.
Heart attacks - A Heart Attack occurs when an artery is blocked and blood cannot move through the artery to the heart.
Pneumonia - A very serious infection for patients in the hospital.
the following treatments are based on the quality of care provided:
High risk Deliveries - Births in which infants are predicted to weigh less than 1500 grams at birth. These infants are usually cared for in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). 50+ is better.
Weight loss Surgeries - (on the stomach and/or intestines) A surgery that can help a patient with extreme obesity lose weight. Bariatric surgery is a weight-loss method used for people classified as being morbidly obese. 125+ is better.
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Fully Meets Standards Substantial Progress Some Progress Willing to Report The hospital chose not to disclose this information.
Procedure is not performed at the hospital.
Procedure was not targeted for this hospital.
Reponse not requiredNA
What do the results mean?
kNOXVILLE overall Patient Safety ratingS HigH riSk treatment Safety ratingS
HoSPital Never Events Steps to Avoid Harm
Prevent Medication
Errors
Appropriate ICU
Staffing
Heart BypassSurgery Heart Angioplasty Heart Attack High Risk Deliveries Pneumonia Weight Loss Surgery
Blount Memorial Hospital na 224 na 165
Claiborne County Hospital na na na na
Cumberland Medical Center na na na na
East Tennessee Children's Hospital na na na na na na
Fort Loudon Medical Center na na na na
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center 132 481 78 na
Jellico Community Hospital na na na na
LeConte Medical Center na na na na
Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge 198 495 na na
Morristown Hamblen Hospital association na 423 na na
Parkwest Medical Center 377 1050 na 402
Roane Medical Center na na na na
UT Medical Center 277 807 90 86
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
LaFollette Medical Center
newport Medical Center
north Knoxville Medical Center
Physicians Regional Medical Center
Turkey Creek Medical Center
trI-CItIES
NASHVILLE overall Patient Safety ratingS HigH riSk treatment Safety ratingS
HoSPital Never Events Steps to Avoid Harm
Prevent Medication
Errors
Appropriate ICU
Staffing
Heart BypassSurgery Heart Angioplasty Heart Attack High Risk Deliveries Pneumonia Weight Loss Surgery
Baptist Hospital 227 277 153 185
Centennial Medical Center 665 1082 111 437
Decatur County General Hospital na na na na na
Hendersonville Medical Center na 97 0 na
Horizon Medical Center na 65 na 13
Maury Regional Hospital 56 494 na na
Middle Tennessee Medical Center na 309 18 183
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt na na na na na na
northcrest Medical Center na 71 na na
Skyline Medical Center na 182 na na
St. Thomas Hospital 520 2539 na na
StoneCrest Medical Center na na na na
Summit Medical Center na 143 na na
TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center na 90 na 1
Vanderbilt University Hospital 534 935 213 254
Williamson Medical Center na 178 na na
Harton Regional Medical Center na 212 na 38
Lincoln County Health System na na na na
nashville General Hospital
RiverPark Hospital
Sumner Regional Medical Center
University Medical Center
Results are as of August 31, 2012. For the most current information please visit: www.leapfroggroup.org/cp
overall Patient Safety ratingS HigH riSk treatment Safety ratingS
HoSPital Never Events Steps to Avoid Harm
Prevent Medication
Errors
Appropriate ICU
Staffing
Heart BypassSurgery Heart Angioplasty Heart Attack High Risk Deliveries Pneumonia Weight Loss Surgery
Bristol Regional Medical Center 282 421 na 6
Takoma Regional Hospital na na na na
Wellmont Hancock County Hospital na na na na na
Wellmont Hawkins County Memorial Hospital na na na na
Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center 238 914 25 110
Indian Path Medical Center
Johnson City Medical Center
Laughlin Memorial Hospital Sycamore Shoals Hospital
Unicoi County Memorial HospitalThe hospital reported fewer than 30 admissions over a 24-month period for this condition.
Unable to calculate score
MEMPHIS overall Patient Safety ratingS HigH riSk treatment Safety ratingS
HoSPital Never Events Steps to Avoid Harm
Prevent Medication
Errors
Appropriate ICU
Staffing
Heart BypassSurgery Heart Angioplasty Heart Attack High Risk Deliveries Pneumonia Weight Loss Surgery
Baptist Memorial Hospital Collierville na na na na
Baptist Memorial Hospital - Memphis 523 1436 na 57
Baptist Memorial Hospital of Huntingdon na na na na na
Baptist Memorial Hospital Tipton na na na na
Baptist Memorial Hospital of Union City na na na na
Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women na na na 115 na
Bolivar General Hospital na na na na na
Delta Medical Center na na na na
Gibson General Hospital na na na na na
Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center na na na na na na
Methodist Fayette Hospital na na na na na
Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital 171 475 68 61
Methodist north Hospital 97 407 na na
Methodist South Hospital 29 197 na na
Methodist University Hospital 277 1075 na na
Milan General Hospital na na na na
Regional Medical Center at Memphis na 8 177 1
St . Francis Hospital 96 398 na 284
St. Francis Hospital - Bartlett na na na na
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital na na na na na na
Hardin Medical Center na na na na na
Henry County Medical Center na na na na
Humboldt General Hospital na na na na na
Jackson-Madison County General 557 1601 41 na
Understanding tHE tErMS
Results are as of august 31, 2012. For the most current information please visit www.leapfroggroup.org/cp
CHAttANOOGA / CLEVELAND / NOrtH GEOrGIA overall Patient Safety ratingS HigH riSk treatment Safety ratingS
HoSPital Never Events Steps to Avoid Harm
Prevent Medication
Errors
Appropriate ICU
Staffing
Heart BypassSurgery Heart Angioplasty Heart Attack High Risk Deliveries Pneumonia Weight Loss Surgery
Children's Hospital at Erlanger na na na na na na
Erlanger Baroness Hospital 177 544 139 79
Erlanger East na na na na na
Erlanger North Hospital na na na na na
Gordon Hospital na na na na
Memorial Hospital 574 1433 na 172
Memorial North Park na na na na
Parkridge East Hospital na na 27 na
Parkridge Medical Center 238 761 na na
Redmond Regional Medical Center 409 1071 na 10
Athens Regional Medical Center
Grandview Medical Center
SkyRidge Medical Center
SkyRidge Medical Center - Westside Campus
the information provided in this report allows you to compare and locate the right care for you and your family, much like you would use a consumer report to compare cars, computers or televisions.
Hospitals in this guide are tiered according to their leapfrog never events score.
never events - Four bars indicates the hospital has agreed to Leapfrog’s Never Events policy. Never Events are outcomes that should not occur while you are in the hospital. Examples are surgery on the wrong body part or discharging an infant to the wrong family.
Steps to avoid Harm - Patients should choose a hospital with a high score in this category. High scores indicate the hospital has put into place procedures to reduce common, preventable medical mistakes.
Prevent medication errors - Patients should choose a hospital that uses computer prescriber order entry (CPOE) to order medications, tests and procedures to avoid errors.
appropriate iCU Staffing - Patients should choose a hospital with an intensive care unit (ICU) staffed by doctors and other caregivers that have received specialized training in critical care.
Use this guide to select a hospital with a lot of experience and the best results for the procedure, surgery or condition you have or need.
the following treatment scores are based on a combination of quality and costs:
Heart Bypass Surgery - This surgery improves blood flow into the heart by adding a new artery for blood to “bypass” clogged arteries. A volume of 450+ is better.
Heart angioplasty - Angioplasty improves blood flow into the heart by reopening a clogged artery such as coronary angioplasties and stents. Volume of 400+ is better.
Heart attacks - A Heart Attack occurs when an artery is blocked and blood cannot move through the artery to the heart.
Pneumonia - A very serious infection for patients in the hospital.
the following treatments are based on the quality of care provided:
High risk Deliveries - Births in which infants are predicted to weigh less than 1500 grams at birth. These infants are usually cared for in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). 50+ is better.
Weight loss Surgeries - (on the stomach and/or intestines) A surgery that can help a patient with extreme obesity lose weight. Bariatric surgery is a weight-loss method used for people classified as being morbidly obese. 125+ is better.
HIG
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Pati
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ty r
AN
kIN
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Fully Meets Standards Substantial Progress Some Progress Willing to Report The hospital chose not to disclose this information.
Procedure is not performed at the hospital.
Procedure was not targeted for this hospital.
Reponse not requiredNA
What do the results mean?
kNOXVILLE overall Patient Safety ratingS HigH riSk treatment Safety ratingS
HoSPital Never Events Steps to Avoid Harm
Prevent Medication
Errors
Appropriate ICU
Staffing
Heart BypassSurgery Heart Angioplasty Heart Attack High Risk Deliveries Pneumonia Weight Loss Surgery
Blount Memorial Hospital na 224 na 165
Claiborne County Hospital na na na na
Cumberland Medical Center na na na na
East Tennessee Children's Hospital na na na na na na
Fort Loudon Medical Center na na na na
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center 132 481 78 na
Jellico Community Hospital na na na na
LeConte Medical Center na na na na
Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge 198 495 na na
Morristown Hamblen Hospital association na 423 na na
Parkwest Medical Center 377 1050 na 402
Roane Medical Center na na na na
UT Medical Center 277 807 90 86
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
LaFollette Medical Center
newport Medical Center
north Knoxville Medical Center
Physicians Regional Medical Center
Turkey Creek Medical Center
trI-CItIES
NASHVILLE overall Patient Safety ratingS HigH riSk treatment Safety ratingS
HoSPital Never Events Steps to Avoid Harm
Prevent Medication
Errors
Appropriate ICU
Staffing
Heart BypassSurgery Heart Angioplasty Heart Attack High Risk Deliveries Pneumonia Weight Loss Surgery
Baptist Hospital 227 277 153 185
Centennial Medical Center 665 1082 111 437
Decatur County General Hospital na na na na na
Hendersonville Medical Center na 97 0 na
Horizon Medical Center na 65 na 13
Maury Regional Hospital 56 494 na na
Middle Tennessee Medical Center na 309 18 183
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt na na na na na na
northcrest Medical Center na 71 na na
Skyline Medical Center na 182 na na
St. Thomas Hospital 520 2539 na na
StoneCrest Medical Center na na na na
Summit Medical Center na 143 na na
TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center na 90 na 1
Vanderbilt University Hospital 534 935 213 254
Williamson Medical Center na 178 na na
Harton Regional Medical Center na 212 na 38
Lincoln County Health System na na na na
nashville General Hospital
RiverPark Hospital
Sumner Regional Medical Center
University Medical Center
Results are as of August 31, 2012. For the most current information please visit: www.leapfroggroup.org/cp
overall Patient Safety ratingS HigH riSk treatment Safety ratingS
HoSPital Never Events Steps to Avoid Harm
Prevent Medication
Errors
Appropriate ICU
Staffing
Heart BypassSurgery Heart Angioplasty Heart Attack High Risk Deliveries Pneumonia Weight Loss Surgery
Bristol Regional Medical Center 282 421 na 6
Takoma Regional Hospital na na na na
Wellmont Hancock County Hospital na na na na na
Wellmont Hawkins County Memorial Hospital na na na na
Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center 238 914 25 110
Indian Path Medical Center
Johnson City Medical Center
Laughlin Memorial Hospital Sycamore Shoals Hospital
Unicoi County Memorial HospitalThe hospital reported fewer than 30 admissions over a 24-month period for this condition.
Unable to calculate score
MEMPHIS overall Patient Safety ratingS HigH riSk treatment Safety ratingS
HoSPital Never Events Steps to Avoid Harm
Prevent Medication
Errors
Appropriate ICU
Staffing
Heart BypassSurgery Heart Angioplasty Heart Attack High Risk Deliveries Pneumonia Weight Loss Surgery
Baptist Memorial Hospital Collierville na na na na
Baptist Memorial Hospital - Memphis 523 1436 na 57
Baptist Memorial Hospital of Huntingdon na na na na na
Baptist Memorial Hospital Tipton na na na na
Baptist Memorial Hospital of Union City na na na na
Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women na na na 115 na
Bolivar General Hospital na na na na na
Delta Medical Center na na na na
Gibson General Hospital na na na na na
Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center na na na na na na
Methodist Fayette Hospital na na na na na
Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital 171 475 68 61
Methodist north Hospital 97 407 na na
Methodist South Hospital 29 197 na na
Methodist University Hospital 277 1075 na na
Milan General Hospital na na na na
Regional Medical Center at Memphis na 8 177 1
St . Francis Hospital 96 398 na 284
St. Francis Hospital - Bartlett na na na na
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital na na na na na na
Hardin Medical Center na na na na na
Henry County Medical Center na na na na
Humboldt General Hospital na na na na na
Jackson-Madison County General 557 1601 41 na
Understanding tHE tErMS
Results are as of august 31, 2012. For the most current information please visit www.leapfroggroup.org/cp
CHAttANOOGA / CLEVELAND / NOrtH GEOrGIA overall Patient Safety ratingS HigH riSk treatment Safety ratingS
HoSPital Never Events Steps to Avoid Harm
Prevent Medication
Errors
Appropriate ICU
Staffing
Heart BypassSurgery Heart Angioplasty Heart Attack High Risk Deliveries Pneumonia Weight Loss Surgery
Children's Hospital at Erlanger na na na na na na
Erlanger Baroness Hospital 177 544 139 79
Erlanger East na na na na na
Erlanger North Hospital na na na na na
Gordon Hospital na na na na
Memorial Hospital 574 1433 na 172
Memorial North Park na na na na
Parkridge East Hospital na na 27 na
Parkridge Medical Center 238 761 na na
Redmond Regional Medical Center 409 1071 na 10
Athens Regional Medical Center
Grandview Medical Center
SkyRidge Medical Center
SkyRidge Medical Center - Westside Campus
the information provided in this report allows you to compare and locate the right care for you and your family, much like you would use a consumer report to compare cars, computers or televisions.
Hospitals in this guide are tiered according to their leapfrog never events score.
never events - Four bars indicates the hospital has agreed to Leapfrog’s Never Events policy. Never Events are outcomes that should not occur while you are in the hospital. Examples are surgery on the wrong body part or discharging an infant to the wrong family.
Steps to avoid Harm - Patients should choose a hospital with a high score in this category. High scores indicate the hospital has put into place procedures to reduce common, preventable medical mistakes.
Prevent medication errors - Patients should choose a hospital that uses computer prescriber order entry (CPOE) to order medications, tests and procedures to avoid errors.
appropriate iCU Staffing - Patients should choose a hospital with an intensive care unit (ICU) staffed by doctors and other caregivers that have received specialized training in critical care.
Use this guide to select a hospital with a lot of experience and the best results for the procedure, surgery or condition you have or need.
the following treatment scores are based on a combination of quality and costs:
Heart Bypass Surgery - This surgery improves blood flow into the heart by adding a new artery for blood to “bypass” clogged arteries. A volume of 450+ is better.
Heart angioplasty - Angioplasty improves blood flow into the heart by reopening a clogged artery such as coronary angioplasties and stents. Volume of 400+ is better.
Heart attacks - A Heart Attack occurs when an artery is blocked and blood cannot move through the artery to the heart.
Pneumonia - A very serious infection for patients in the hospital.
the following treatments are based on the quality of care provided:
High risk Deliveries - Births in which infants are predicted to weigh less than 1500 grams at birth. These infants are usually cared for in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). 50+ is better.
Weight loss Surgeries - (on the stomach and/or intestines) A surgery that can help a patient with extreme obesity lose weight. Bariatric surgery is a weight-loss method used for people classified as being morbidly obese. 125+ is better.
HIG
H r
ISk
tre
atm
ents
Pati
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safe
ty r
AN
kIN
GS
Fully Meets Standards Substantial Progress Some Progress Willing to Report The hospital chose not to disclose this information.
Procedure is not performed at the hospital.
Procedure was not targeted for this hospital.
Reponse not requiredNA
What do the results mean?
kNOXVILLE overall Patient Safety ratingS HigH riSk treatment Safety ratingS
HoSPital Never Events Steps to Avoid Harm
Prevent Medication
Errors
Appropriate ICU
Staffing
Heart BypassSurgery Heart Angioplasty Heart Attack High Risk Deliveries Pneumonia Weight Loss Surgery
Blount Memorial Hospital na 224 na 165
Claiborne County Hospital na na na na
Cumberland Medical Center na na na na
East Tennessee Children's Hospital na na na na na na
Fort Loudon Medical Center na na na na
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center 132 481 78 na
Jellico Community Hospital na na na na
LeConte Medical Center na na na na
Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge 198 495 na na
Morristown Hamblen Hospital association na 423 na na
Parkwest Medical Center 377 1050 na 402
Roane Medical Center na na na na
UT Medical Center 277 807 90 86
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
LaFollette Medical Center
newport Medical Center
north Knoxville Medical Center
Physicians Regional Medical Center
Turkey Creek Medical Center
trI-CItIES
NASHVILLE overall Patient Safety ratingS HigH riSk treatment Safety ratingS
HoSPital Never Events Steps to Avoid Harm
Prevent Medication
Errors
Appropriate ICU
Staffing
Heart BypassSurgery Heart Angioplasty Heart Attack High Risk Deliveries Pneumonia Weight Loss Surgery
Baptist Hospital 227 277 153 185
Centennial Medical Center 665 1082 111 437
Decatur County General Hospital na na na na na
Hendersonville Medical Center na 97 0 na
Horizon Medical Center na 65 na 13
Maury Regional Hospital 56 494 na na
Middle Tennessee Medical Center na 309 18 183
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt na na na na na na
northcrest Medical Center na 71 na na
Skyline Medical Center na 182 na na
St. Thomas Hospital 520 2539 na na
StoneCrest Medical Center na na na na
Summit Medical Center na 143 na na
TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center na 90 na 1
Vanderbilt University Hospital 534 935 213 254
Williamson Medical Center na 178 na na
Harton Regional Medical Center na 212 na 38
Lincoln County Health System na na na na
nashville General Hospital
RiverPark Hospital
Sumner Regional Medical Center
University Medical Center
Results are as of August 31, 2012. For the most current information please visit: www.leapfroggroup.org/cp
overall Patient Safety ratingS HigH riSk treatment Safety ratingS
HoSPital Never Events Steps to Avoid Harm
Prevent Medication
Errors
Appropriate ICU
Staffing
Heart BypassSurgery Heart Angioplasty Heart Attack High Risk Deliveries Pneumonia Weight Loss Surgery
Bristol Regional Medical Center 282 421 na 6
Takoma Regional Hospital na na na na
Wellmont Hancock County Hospital na na na na na
Wellmont Hawkins County Memorial Hospital na na na na
Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center 238 914 25 110
Indian Path Medical Center
Johnson City Medical Center
Laughlin Memorial Hospital Sycamore Shoals Hospital
Unicoi County Memorial HospitalThe hospital reported fewer than 30 admissions over a 24-month period for this condition.
Unable to calculate score
MEMPHIS overall Patient Safety ratingS HigH riSk treatment Safety ratingS
HoSPital Never Events Steps to Avoid Harm
Prevent Medication
Errors
Appropriate ICU
Staffing
Heart BypassSurgery Heart Angioplasty Heart Attack High Risk Deliveries Pneumonia Weight Loss Surgery
Baptist Memorial Hospital Collierville na na na na
Baptist Memorial Hospital - Memphis 523 1436 na 57
Baptist Memorial Hospital of Huntingdon na na na na na
Baptist Memorial Hospital Tipton na na na na
Baptist Memorial Hospital of Union City na na na na
Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women na na na 115 na
Bolivar General Hospital na na na na na
Delta Medical Center na na na na
Gibson General Hospital na na na na na
Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center na na na na na na
Methodist Fayette Hospital na na na na na
Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital 171 475 68 61
Methodist north Hospital 97 407 na na
Methodist South Hospital 29 197 na na
Methodist University Hospital 277 1075 na na
Milan General Hospital na na na na
Regional Medical Center at Memphis na 8 177 1
St . Francis Hospital 96 398 na 284
St. Francis Hospital - Bartlett na na na na
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital na na na na na na
Hardin Medical Center na na na na na
Henry County Medical Center na na na na
Humboldt General Hospital na na na na na
Jackson-Madison County General 557 1601 41 na
Understanding tHE tErMS
Results are as of august 31, 2012. For the most current information please visit www.leapfroggroup.org/cp
CHAttANOOGA / CLEVELAND / NOrtH GEOrGIA overall Patient Safety ratingS HigH riSk treatment Safety ratingS
HoSPital Never Events Steps to Avoid Harm
Prevent Medication
Errors
Appropriate ICU
Staffing
Heart BypassSurgery Heart Angioplasty Heart Attack High Risk Deliveries Pneumonia Weight Loss Surgery
Children's Hospital at Erlanger na na na na na na
Erlanger Baroness Hospital 177 544 139 79
Erlanger East na na na na na
Erlanger North Hospital na na na na na
Gordon Hospital na na na na
Memorial Hospital 574 1433 na 172
Memorial North Park na na na na
Parkridge East Hospital na na 27 na
Parkridge Medical Center 238 761 na na
Redmond Regional Medical Center 409 1071 na 10
Athens Regional Medical Center
Grandview Medical Center
SkyRidge Medical Center
SkyRidge Medical Center - Westside Campus
the information provided in this report allows you to compare and locate the right care for you and your family, much like you would use a consumer report to compare cars, computers or televisions.
Hospitals in this guide are tiered according to their leapfrog never events score.
never events - Four bars indicates the hospital has agreed to Leapfrog’s Never Events policy. Never Events are outcomes that should not occur while you are in the hospital. Examples are surgery on the wrong body part or discharging an infant to the wrong family.
Steps to avoid Harm - Patients should choose a hospital with a high score in this category. High scores indicate the hospital has put into place procedures to reduce common, preventable medical mistakes.
Prevent medication errors - Patients should choose a hospital that uses computer prescriber order entry (CPOE) to order medications, tests and procedures to avoid errors.
appropriate iCU Staffing - Patients should choose a hospital with an intensive care unit (ICU) staffed by doctors and other caregivers that have received specialized training in critical care.
Use this guide to select a hospital with a lot of experience and the best results for the procedure, surgery or condition you have or need.
the following treatment scores are based on a combination of quality and costs:
Heart Bypass Surgery - This surgery improves blood flow into the heart by adding a new artery for blood to “bypass” clogged arteries. A volume of 450+ is better.
Heart angioplasty - Angioplasty improves blood flow into the heart by reopening a clogged artery such as coronary angioplasties and stents. Volume of 400+ is better.
Heart attacks - A Heart Attack occurs when an artery is blocked and blood cannot move through the artery to the heart.
Pneumonia - A very serious infection for patients in the hospital.
the following treatments are based on the quality of care provided:
High risk Deliveries - Births in which infants are predicted to weigh less than 1500 grams at birth. These infants are usually cared for in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). 50+ is better.
Weight loss Surgeries - (on the stomach and/or intestines) A surgery that can help a patient with extreme obesity lose weight. Bariatric surgery is a weight-loss method used for people classified as being morbidly obese. 125+ is better.
HIG
H r
ISk
tre
atm
ents
Pati
ent
safe
ty r
AN
kIN
GS
Fully Meets Standards Substantial Progress Some Progress Willing to Report The hospital chose not to disclose this information.
Procedure is not performed at the hospital.
Procedure was not targeted for this hospital.
Reponse not requiredNA
What do the results mean?
kNOXVILLE overall Patient Safety ratingS HigH riSk treatment Safety ratingS
HoSPital Never Events Steps to Avoid Harm
Prevent Medication
Errors
Appropriate ICU
Staffing
Heart BypassSurgery Heart Angioplasty Heart Attack High Risk Deliveries Pneumonia Weight Loss Surgery
Blount Memorial Hospital na 224 na 165
Claiborne County Hospital na na na na
Cumberland Medical Center na na na na
East Tennessee Children's Hospital na na na na na na
Fort Loudon Medical Center na na na na
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center 132 481 78 na
Jellico Community Hospital na na na na
LeConte Medical Center na na na na
Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge 198 495 na na
Morristown Hamblen Hospital association na 423 na na
Parkwest Medical Center 377 1050 na 402
Roane Medical Center na na na na
UT Medical Center 277 807 90 86
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
LaFollette Medical Center
newport Medical Center
north Knoxville Medical Center
Physicians Regional Medical Center
Turkey Creek Medical Center
trI-CItIES
NASHVILLE overall Patient Safety ratingS HigH riSk treatment Safety ratingS
HoSPital Never Events Steps to Avoid Harm
Prevent Medication
Errors
Appropriate ICU
Staffing
Heart BypassSurgery Heart Angioplasty Heart Attack High Risk Deliveries Pneumonia Weight Loss Surgery
Baptist Hospital 227 277 153 185
Centennial Medical Center 665 1082 111 437
Decatur County General Hospital na na na na na
Hendersonville Medical Center na 97 0 na
Horizon Medical Center na 65 na 13
Maury Regional Hospital 56 494 na na
Middle Tennessee Medical Center na 309 18 183
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt na na na na na na
northcrest Medical Center na 71 na na
Skyline Medical Center na 182 na na
St. Thomas Hospital 520 2539 na na
StoneCrest Medical Center na na na na
Summit Medical Center na 143 na na
TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center na 90 na 1
Vanderbilt University Hospital 534 935 213 254
Williamson Medical Center na 178 na na
Harton Regional Medical Center na 212 na 38
Lincoln County Health System na na na na
nashville General Hospital
RiverPark Hospital
Sumner Regional Medical Center
University Medical Center
Results are as of August 31, 2012. For the most current information please visit: www.leapfroggroup.org/cp
overall Patient Safety ratingS HigH riSk treatment Safety ratingS
HoSPital Never Events Steps to Avoid Harm
Prevent Medication
Errors
Appropriate ICU
Staffing
Heart BypassSurgery Heart Angioplasty Heart Attack High Risk Deliveries Pneumonia Weight Loss Surgery
Bristol Regional Medical Center 282 421 na 6
Takoma Regional Hospital na na na na
Wellmont Hancock County Hospital na na na na na
Wellmont Hawkins County Memorial Hospital na na na na
Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center 238 914 25 110
Indian Path Medical Center
Johnson City Medical Center
Laughlin Memorial Hospital Sycamore Shoals Hospital
Unicoi County Memorial HospitalThe hospital reported fewer than 30 admissions over a 24-month period for this condition.
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MEMPHIS overall Patient Safety ratingS HigH riSk treatment Safety ratingS
HoSPital Never Events Steps to Avoid Harm
Prevent Medication
Errors
Appropriate ICU
Staffing
Heart BypassSurgery Heart Angioplasty Heart Attack High Risk Deliveries Pneumonia Weight Loss Surgery
Baptist Memorial Hospital Collierville na na na na
Baptist Memorial Hospital - Memphis 523 1436 na 57
Baptist Memorial Hospital of Huntingdon na na na na na
Baptist Memorial Hospital Tipton na na na na
Baptist Memorial Hospital of Union City na na na na
Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women na na na 115 na
Bolivar General Hospital na na na na na
Delta Medical Center na na na na
Gibson General Hospital na na na na na
Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center na na na na na na
Methodist Fayette Hospital na na na na na
Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital 171 475 68 61
Methodist north Hospital 97 407 na na
Methodist South Hospital 29 197 na na
Methodist University Hospital 277 1075 na na
Milan General Hospital na na na na
Regional Medical Center at Memphis na 8 177 1
St . Francis Hospital 96 398 na 284
St. Francis Hospital - Bartlett na na na na
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital na na na na na na
Hardin Medical Center na na na na na
Henry County Medical Center na na na na
Humboldt General Hospital na na na na na
Jackson-Madison County General 557 1601 41 na
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Results are as of august 31, 2012. For the most current information please visit www.leapfroggroup.org/cp
CHAttANOOGA / CLEVELAND / NOrtH GEOrGIA overall Patient Safety ratingS HigH riSk treatment Safety ratingS
HoSPital Never Events Steps to Avoid Harm
Prevent Medication
Errors
Appropriate ICU
Staffing
Heart BypassSurgery Heart Angioplasty Heart Attack High Risk Deliveries Pneumonia Weight Loss Surgery
Children's Hospital at Erlanger na na na na na na
Erlanger Baroness Hospital 177 544 139 79
Erlanger East na na na na na
Erlanger North Hospital na na na na na
Gordon Hospital na na na na
Memorial Hospital 574 1433 na 172
Memorial North Park na na na na
Parkridge East Hospital na na 27 na
Parkridge Medical Center 238 761 na na
Redmond Regional Medical Center 409 1071 na 10
Athens Regional Medical Center
Grandview Medical Center
SkyRidge Medical Center
SkyRidge Medical Center - Westside Campus
the information provided in this report allows you to compare and locate the right care for you and your family, much like you would use a consumer report to compare cars, computers or televisions.
Hospitals in this guide are tiered according to their leapfrog never events score.
never events - Four bars indicates the hospital has agreed to Leapfrog’s Never Events policy. Never Events are outcomes that should not occur while you are in the hospital. Examples are surgery on the wrong body part or discharging an infant to the wrong family.
Steps to avoid Harm - Patients should choose a hospital with a high score in this category. High scores indicate the hospital has put into place procedures to reduce common, preventable medical mistakes.
Prevent medication errors - Patients should choose a hospital that uses computer prescriber order entry (CPOE) to order medications, tests and procedures to avoid errors.
appropriate iCU Staffing - Patients should choose a hospital with an intensive care unit (ICU) staffed by doctors and other caregivers that have received specialized training in critical care.
Use this guide to select a hospital with a lot of experience and the best results for the procedure, surgery or condition you have or need.
the following treatment scores are based on a combination of quality and costs:
Heart Bypass Surgery - This surgery improves blood flow into the heart by adding a new artery for blood to “bypass” clogged arteries. A volume of 450+ is better.
Heart angioplasty - Angioplasty improves blood flow into the heart by reopening a clogged artery such as coronary angioplasties and stents. Volume of 400+ is better.
Heart attacks - A Heart Attack occurs when an artery is blocked and blood cannot move through the artery to the heart.
Pneumonia - A very serious infection for patients in the hospital.
the following treatments are based on the quality of care provided:
High risk Deliveries - Births in which infants are predicted to weigh less than 1500 grams at birth. These infants are usually cared for in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). 50+ is better.
Weight loss Surgeries - (on the stomach and/or intestines) A surgery that can help a patient with extreme obesity lose weight. Bariatric surgery is a weight-loss method used for people classified as being morbidly obese. 125+ is better.
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kNOXVILLE overall Patient Safety ratingS HigH riSk treatment Safety ratingS
HoSPital Never Events Steps to Avoid Harm
Prevent Medication
Errors
Appropriate ICU
Staffing
Heart BypassSurgery Heart Angioplasty Heart Attack High Risk Deliveries Pneumonia Weight Loss Surgery
Blount Memorial Hospital na 224 na 165
Claiborne County Hospital na na na na
Cumberland Medical Center na na na na
East Tennessee Children's Hospital na na na na na na
Fort Loudon Medical Center na na na na
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center 132 481 78 na
Jellico Community Hospital na na na na
LeConte Medical Center na na na na
Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge 198 495 na na
Morristown Hamblen Hospital association na 423 na na
Parkwest Medical Center 377 1050 na 402
Roane Medical Center na na na na
UT Medical Center 277 807 90 86
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
LaFollette Medical Center
newport Medical Center
north Knoxville Medical Center
Physicians Regional Medical Center
Turkey Creek Medical Center
trI-CItIES
NASHVILLE overall Patient Safety ratingS HigH riSk treatment Safety ratingS
HoSPital Never Events Steps to Avoid Harm
Prevent Medication
Errors
Appropriate ICU
Staffing
Heart BypassSurgery Heart Angioplasty Heart Attack High Risk Deliveries Pneumonia Weight Loss Surgery
Baptist Hospital 227 277 153 185
Centennial Medical Center 665 1082 111 437
Decatur County General Hospital na na na na na
Hendersonville Medical Center na 97 0 na
Horizon Medical Center na 65 na 13
Maury Regional Hospital 56 494 na na
Middle Tennessee Medical Center na 309 18 183
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt na na na na na na
northcrest Medical Center na 71 na na
Skyline Medical Center na 182 na na
St. Thomas Hospital 520 2539 na na
StoneCrest Medical Center na na na na
Summit Medical Center na 143 na na
TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center na 90 na 1
Vanderbilt University Hospital 534 935 213 254
Williamson Medical Center na 178 na na
Harton Regional Medical Center na 212 na 38
Lincoln County Health System na na na na
nashville General Hospital
RiverPark Hospital
Sumner Regional Medical Center
University Medical Center
Results are as of August 31, 2012. For the most current information please visit: www.leapfroggroup.org/cp
overall Patient Safety ratingS HigH riSk treatment Safety ratingS
HoSPital Never Events Steps to Avoid Harm
Prevent Medication
Errors
Appropriate ICU
Staffing
Heart BypassSurgery Heart Angioplasty Heart Attack High Risk Deliveries Pneumonia Weight Loss Surgery
Bristol Regional Medical Center 282 421 na 6
Takoma Regional Hospital na na na na
Wellmont Hancock County Hospital na na na na na
Wellmont Hawkins County Memorial Hospital na na na na
Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center 238 914 25 110
Indian Path Medical Center
Johnson City Medical Center
Laughlin Memorial Hospital Sycamore Shoals Hospital
Unicoi County Memorial HospitalThe hospital reported fewer than 30 admissions over a 24-month period for this condition.
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