Neonatal Mortality

Observed Risk Adjusted Rate to Expected Risk Adjusted Rate

Why is this important?  Mortality represents a signifcant outcome potentially related to quality of care.  Comparing our actual rate to our expected rate is an important indicator in improving patient care.

How do we compare?  NOT MEETING our expected rate.

Source:  National Quality Improvement Goals for April 1, 2006 to March 31, 2007, Quality Check ® at http:/www.qualitycheck.org.  Neonatal Mortality, all birth weights, most recent 12 months published data.