Avoidable Harm?

CIHI releases HSMR trends for Canadian hospitals

Hospital standardized mortality ratio allows hospitals to track quality of care improvements over time

Another Canadian view!?

We are improving though?

First developed in the United Kingdom and used in several countries throughout the world,
the HSMR was adapted for use in Canada by CIHI.

Here's some UK news.

NHS warned to cut errors in hospitals and surgeries

Mistakes are made, but NHS is getting better