Leapfrog Ratings for Normal Deliveries
A patient that will be delivering a baby should choose a hospital that adheres to evidence that promotes a healthy outcome for both the mother and the baby. This includes delivering the baby at the appropriate developmental age, using an appropriate delivery method, and following recommended processes of care.
Quality of Care
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Performance Measure
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Performance
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Rate
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Target
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Overall Score |
UC San Diego Health System, Hillcrest
San Diego, CA |
Rate of Babies Electively Delivered Before Full-Term
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Better than Target
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0.2%
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5.0%
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Screening Newborns for Jaundice Before Discharge
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Better than Target
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80.0%
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Preventing blood clots in women undergoing cesarean section
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Better than Target
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80.0%
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UC San Diego Health System, Thornton Hospital & Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center
La Jolla, CA |
N/A
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Survey results submitted 6/27/2011.
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