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Illinois Hospital Report Card

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Report Card Updates


September, 2023

  • New site design provides a modern browsing experience, and is built mobile-first.
  • All measures now have historical data available to the consumer.
  • Enhanced search allows users to search by their location, and gives additional filter options.
  • Enhanced measure comparison allows users to compare facilities based on city, county, or state.
  • All data is now downloadable in csv format.
  • New charts are available based on measure, and allow visualization of data over time.
  • Community Map now works on mobile devices.
  • Organ Transplant Programs now display on applicable facility pages.
  • Quick links added applicable facility pages that link to facility websites and community health needs assessments.
  • State Designations updated.
  • Bed counts updated.
  • Patient Insurance Mix updated to 2020.
  • Satisfaction (now Patient Experience) updated to Q3 2021 - Q2 2022.
  • Services updated to Q4 2021 - Q3 2022.
  • Staffing / Beds updated to 2019 & 2020.
  • Readmission Rates, Thirty Day Mortality, and Inpatient Mortality updated to Q3 2018 - Q2 2021.
  • CDI, MRSA, and CLABSIs updated to 2022.
  • SSIs updated to 2020.
  • Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination updated to Q4 2021 - Q1 2022.
  • Pediatric Quality & Maternal Safety and Utilization updated to Q4 2021 - Q3 2022.
  • Breast Feeding updated to 2019.
  • Copy and links updated throughout the site.

Historical Updates

December, 2021

  • ASC Revenue 1/1/2020 to 1/31/2020
  • ASC Services 10/01/2019 to 09/30/2020
  • Hospital Bypass 10/1/2019 to 9/30/2020
  • SSI 1/1/2019 to 12/31/2019
  • Inpatient Mortality 10/1/2019 to 9/30/2020
  • Patient Safety 10/1/2019 to 9/30/2020
  • Services 10/1/2019 to 9/30/2020
  • Diagnostic Imaging Service 10/1/2019 to 9/30/2020
  • Lactation Consultant Staffing 1/1/2020 to 12/31/2020
  • Pediatric Quality 10/1/2019 to 9/30/2020
  • Maternal Safety Utilization 10/1/2019 to 9/30/2020

August, 2021

  • State Designations
  • Patient Insurance mix: 2018
  • Readmissions Rates: 07/01/2016 to 06/30/2019
  • 30 Day Mortality: 07/01/2016 to 06/30/2019
  • Inpatient Mortality: 10/01/2018 to 09/30/2019
  • CLABSI: 1/1/2019 to 12/31/2019
  • CDI, MRSA: 1/1/2019 to 12/31/2019
  • Immunization: Time periods vary
  • Satisfaction: 01/01/2019 to 12/31/2019
  • Patients, LOS, Charges: 10/01/2018 to 09/30/2019
  • Outpatient: 10/01/2018 to 09/30/2019
  • Diagnostic Imaging Services: 10/01/2018 to 09/30/2019
  • Emergency Department Services (time periods vary)
  • Emergency Dept Utilization: 10/01/2018 to 09/30/201
  • Infection Prevention Staffing: 01/01/2018 to 12/31/2018
  • Lactation Consultant Staffing: 01/01/2018 to 12/31/2018
  • Pediatric Quality: 10/01/2018 to 09/30/2019
  • Maternal Safety and Utilization: 10/01/2018 to 09/30/2019
  • Breast Feeding: 01/01/2018 to 12/31/2018

Spring, 2020

  • Satisfaction all measures (04/01/2018 to 03/31/2019)
  • Services (ED) (2nd and 3rd measure) (04/01/2018 to 03/31/2019)
  • Maternal Safety and Utilization (04/01/2018 to 03/31/2019)
  • Inpatient Mortality (04/01/2018 to 03/31/2019)

Winter, 2019

  • Process of Care (01/01/20018 to 12/31/2018)
  • Surgical Site Infections (SSI) 01/01/2018 to 12/31/2018)
  • Patient Safety (04/01/2018 to 03/31/2019)
  • Satisfaction Survey responses (01/01/2018 to 12/31/2018)
  • Patients median length of stay and median charge (04/01/2018 to 03/31/2019)
  • Diagnostic Imaging Services (04/01/2018 to 03/31/2019)
  • Emergency Department Services last three measures ( 04/01/2018 to 03/31/2019)
  • Emergency Department Utilization (04/01/2018 to 03/31/2019)
  • Nurse Staffing (01/01/2018 to 12/31/2018 & 01/01/2019 to 01/01/2019)
  • Maternal Safety and Utilization (04/01/2018 to 03/31/2019) first three measures

September, 2019

  • Process of Care (10/01/2017 to 9/30/2018)
  • Readmission Rates (07/01/2015 to 06/30/2018)
  • 30-Day Mortality (07/01/2015 to 06/30/2018)
  • Satisfaction survey responses (10/01/2017 to 09/30/2018)
  • Emergency Department Services: 1st 3 Emergency Dept Measures (10/01/2017 to 09/30/2018)
  • CDI MRSA CLABSI Consumer and Technical HAI reports (01/01/2018 to 12/31/2018)

July, 2019

  • Process of Care: Blood Clot (07/01/2017 to 06/30/2018)
  • Patient Satisfaction (07/01/2017 to 06/30/2018)
  • Emergency Department Services (1st three measures) (07/01/2017 to 06/30/2018)
  • HAI CDI & MRSA (01/01/2018 to 12/31/2018)
  • CLABSI (01/01/2018 to 12/31/2018)

May, 2019

  • Infection Prevention Staffing (01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017)
  • Lactation Specialist Staffing (01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017)
  • Process of care blood clot treatment (04/01/2017 to 03/31/2018)
  • Immunization for Influenza (10/01/2017 to 03/31/2018)
  • Patient Satisfaction (04/01/2017 to 03/31/2018)
  • Emergency Department Measures 1st 5 measures
  • Breastfeeding Data (01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017)
  • ASC Revenue (01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017)
  • CLABSI trend report (01/10/2017 to 12/31/2017)
  • MRSA trend report (01/10/2017 to 12/31/2017)

December, 2018

  • Satisfaction Survey Responses 01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017
  • Process of Care 01/01/201/ to 12/31/2017
  • Total Knee Replacement (KPRO) 01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017
  • Patient Median Length of Stay, Median Charge 01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017
  • Outpatient Services 01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017
  • Diagnostic Imaging Services 01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017
  • ED Services throughput measures 01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017
  • ED Utilization 01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017
  • ED Bypass, ED left without medical advice 01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017
  • Authorized Beds
  • ED Bypass Reporting System 01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017
  • Technical and Consumer trend reports (CDI, CLABSI, MRSA) 01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017
  • Ambulatory Treatment Center (ASC) Services 01/01/2017 12/31/2017
  • Immunization 10/01/2017 to 03/31/2018
  • Trend Reports: Clostridium Difficule (CDI), Central Line-associated Blood Stream Infections (CLABSI) and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) 01//1/2017 to 12/31/2017

September, 2018

  • Process of Care measure (Blood Clot) from 10/01/2016 to 09/30/2017
  • Readmission Rates from 07/01/2014 to 06/30/2017
  • Thirty Day Mortality from 07/01/2014 to 06/30/2017
  • Satisfaction Survey Responses from 10/01/2016 to 09/30/2017
  • ED Services (1st 5 Measures) from 10/01/2016 to 09/30/2017

June, 2018

  • Process of Care measures data reported from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services from 04/01/2016 to 03/31/2017.
  • CDI/MRSA MDRO and CLABSI data reported from NHSN data period 01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017.
  • Patient Safety data reported from AHRQ. Data period 01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017.
  • Satisfaction survey responses data reported from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Data period 04/01/2016 to 03/31/2017.
  • Patient Median Length of Stay and Median Charge, Outpatient Services and Diagnostic Imaging. Data obtained from State discharge data. Data period 10/01/2016 to 09/30/2017.
  • ED Services from Hospital Compare. Data period 04/01/2016 to 03/31/2017.
  • Ed Utilization, ED bypass, ED left AMA data from IDPH. Data period 04/01/2016 to 03/31/2017.
  • Outpatient Services data obtained from state discharge data. Data period 10/01/2016 to 09/30/2017.
  • Nurse Staffing data reported from IDPH. Data period 10/01/2016 to 09/30/2017.
  • Authorized Beds data reported from Health Facilities Service Review Board (HFSRB).
  • Maternal Safety and Utilization reported from AHRQ. Data period from 10/01/2016 to 09/30/2017.
  • Influenza Measures data reported from CMS. Data period 10/1/2016 to 3/31/2017.
  • State Designations data reported from IDPH.
  • Hospital Community Needs Assessment data obtained from provider website.
  • Annual Report FY 2015 and 2016.

March, 2018

  • Updated Satisfaction Survey Responses. Data reported from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare satisfaction measures data period 04/01/2016 to 03/31/2017.
  • Updated Process of Care and Inpatient Quality, Process of Care measure of patients who did not get treatment for a preventable blood clot that developed while in the hospital. Data reported from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare data period 04/01/2016 to 03/31/2017.
  • Updated Emergency Department Services ED measures. Time from ED arrival to ED departure for admitted patients, admit decision time to ED departure time, ED arrival to ED departure for discharge patients, ED arrival to diagnostic evaluation by a qualified medical professional and time from ED arrival to pain medication for long bone fractures. Data reported from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare reporting period 04/01/2016 to 03/31/2017.
  • Trend reports for MRSA. Data period 2016.
  • Retired Measures Thrombolytic therapy (STK 4) and Venous Thromboembolism Warfarin Therapy Discharge Instructions (VTE 5) CMS measures retired December 2107.

December, 2017

  • Updated healthcare-associated infection data on surgical site infections associated with coronary artery bypass surgeries and total knee replacement surgeries, based on data from Jan 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016. Also included data in statewide aggregate report.
  • Updated healthcare-associated infection data on central line-associated blood stream infections based on data from Jan 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016. Also included data in statewide aggregate report.
  • Updated trend reports for Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infections and Surgical Site infections for coronary artery bypass and total knee replacement surgeries in Illinois Acute Care Hospitals: 2016
  • Added new data on nurse vacancy rates for reporting period January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
  • Updated nurse staffing data for the intensive care units, medical-surgical units, and maternal - child care units for hospitals to report data from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016. Updates include nursing hours per patient day and nursing skill mix. Also updated data on hospital employed and contract nurse staffing for each of the three unit types.
  • Updated nurse turnover data from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016
  • Updated the adult and pediatric inpatient/outpatient volume and charges data for specific conditions and procedures in hospitals to include data from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
  • Updated composite "Process of Care Measures" from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare performance measure data from October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2016.
  • Updated "Thirty Day Mortality Rates" and "Readmission Rates" from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare data from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2016.
  • Updated "Satisfaction Survey Responses" data to report the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare satisfaction measure data from October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2016.
  • Updated Emergency Department measures on wait time from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare performance measure data for reporting period October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2016.
  • Updated data on the total volume of hospital emergency department visits, including the volume of patient visits admitted to hospital as well as those treated as outpatients only from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016. Also updated percentage of emergency department visits where patients left before being seen or against medical advice for January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
  • Updated Emergency Department bypass hours, including total hours and percentage of hours for reporting period July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017.
  • Updated state hospital designations for Trauma center, Perinatal center, Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics, Stroke hospital, as well as Magnet hospital and Baby Friendly hospital status.
  • Updated information on the percentage of hospital visits by major categories of insurance provider, with private pay and charity included where no insurance coverage exists for calendar year 2016.
  • Updated hospital infection prevention staffing snapshot for December 31, 2016.
  • Updated snapshot measures on specially trained and CIC certified lactation consultant staffing for December 31, 2016.
  • Updated breast feeding measures for January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
  • Updated ambulatory surgical treatment centers outpatient conditions and charges on the Services page from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016.
  • Updated ambulatory surgical treatment center percentage of revenue sources by major categories including private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, other public insurance, and private pay included where no insurance coverage exists for calendar year 2016.

June, 2017

  • Updated healthcare-associated infection data on Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) and Clostridioides difficile events from January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016. A statewide aggregate report of these infections is also provided.
  • Updated the adult inpatient conditions and procedures for hospitals to include data from October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2016.
  • Updated "Process of Care Measures" from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare performance measure data from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016.
  • Updated "Satisfaction Survey Responses" data to report the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare satisfaction measure data from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016.
  • Updated nurse staffing data for the intensive care units, medical-surgical units, and maternal - child care units for hospitals to report data from October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2016. Updates include nursing hours per patient day and nursing skill mix. Also updated data on hospital employed and contract nurse staffing for each of the three unit types. For maternal-child care units, nurse staffing levels for Level III designated Neonatal Intensive Care Units is delineated in facilities with such designations.
  • Updated Emergency Department measures on wait time from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMMS) Hospital Compare performance measure data from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016.
    Note that CMMS published only 3 quarters of data for some measures.
  • Updated data on the total volume of hospital emergency department visits, including the volume of patient visits admitted to hospital as well as those treated as outpatients only (treated and released) from October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2016. Also updated hospital emergency department bypass hours and the percentage of emergency department visits where patients left before being seen or against medical advice for October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2016.
  • Updated state hospital designations for Trauma center and Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics, as well as Magnet hospital designation, Baby Friendly hospital status, and Perinatal designation. Added Stroke designated hospitals.
  • Updated ambulatory surgical treatment centers outpatient conditions and charges on the Services page from October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2016.

March, 2017

  • Updated “Process of Care Measures” for stroke and blood clots from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare performance measure data from April 1, 2015 through March 31, 2016.
  • Updated "Satisfaction Survey Responses" data to report the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare satisfaction measure data from April 1, 2015 through March 31, 2016.
  • Removed Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) measure data due to obsolescence.
  • Updated “Emergency Department throughput” measures from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare from April 1, 2015 through March 31, 2016.

December 2016

  • Updated healthcare-associated infection data on surgical site infections associated with coronary artery bypass surgeries and total knee replacement surgeries, based on data from Jan 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015. Also included data in statewide aggregate report.
  • Updated report on trends in Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections in Illinois based on Hospital Discharge Data, 1999-2015.
  • Updated report on trends in Clostridioides difficile infections in Illinois based on Hospital Discharge Data, 1999-2015.
  • Updated the Agency for Health Research and Quality (AHRQ) "Inpatient Quality", "Patient Safety", and Pediatric Quality” measures to report data from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015.
  • Updated the adult and pediatric inpatient/outpatient volume and charges data for specific conditions and procedures in hospitals to include data from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015.
  • Updated composite "Process of Care Measures" from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare performance measure data from October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2015.
  • Updated "Thirty Day Mortality Rates" and Readmission Rates" from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare data from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2015.
  • Updated "Satisfaction Survey Responses" data to report the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare satisfaction measure data from October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2015.
  • Updated Surgical Care Improvement measure data from October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2015.
  • Updated nurse staffing data for the intensive care units, medical-surgical units, and maternal - child care units for hospitals to report data from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015. Updates include nursing hours per patient day and nursing skill mix. Also updated data on hospital employed and contract nurse staffing for each of the three unit types.
  • Updated nurse turnover data from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015.
  • Updated Emergency Department measures on wait time from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare performance measure data for reporting period October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2015.
  • Updated data on the total volume of hospital emergency department visits, including the volume of patient visits admitted to hospital as well as those treated as outpatients only from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015. Also updated hospital emergency department bypass hours and the percentage of emergency department visits where patients left before being seen or against medical advice for January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015.
  • Updated state hospital designations for Trauma center, Perinatal center, and Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics, as well as Magnet hospital and Baby Friendly hospital status.
  • Updated information on the percentage of hospital visits by major categories of insurance provider, with private pay and charity included where no insurance coverage exists for calendar year 2015.
  • Updated hospital infection prevention staffing snapshot for December 31, 2015.
  • Updated snapshot measures on specially trained and CIC certified lactation consultant staffing for for December 31, 2015.
  • Updated breast feeding measures for January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015.
  • Updated ambulatory surgical treatment centers outpatient conditions and charges on the Services page from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015.
  • Updated ambulatory surgical treatment center percentage of revenue sources by major categories including private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, other public insurance, and private pay included where no insurance coverage exists for calendar year 2015.

August, 2016

  • Added new trend report on Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infections for 2009 through 2015 using data from CDC’s National Healthcare Safety Network surveillance system.
  • Added new trend report on Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections in Illinois Acute Care Hospitals 2012-2015 using data from CDC’s National Healthcare Safety Network surveillance system..
  • Added new trend report on Clostridioides difficile infections in Illinois Acute Care Hospitals 2012-2015 using data from CDC’s National Healthcare Safety Network surveillance system.

June 2016

  • Updated healthcare-associated infection data on Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) and Clostridioides difficile events from January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015. A statewide aggregate report of these infections is also provided.
  • Updated healthcare-associated infection data on central line-associated blood stream infections, based on data from January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015. Also included is a statewide aggregate report of these infections and major contributing organisms.
  • Updated the adult inpatient conditions and procedures for hospitals to include data from October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2015.
  • Updated the Agency for Health Research and Quality (AHRQ) "Inpatient Quality", "Patient Safety", and "Pediatric Quality" measures to report data from October 1, 2014 to September 30,2015.
  • Updated composite "Process of Care Measures" from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare performance measure data from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015.
  • Updated all Process of Care measures that are used to calculate the composite data and provided state/national average for July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015 except for those measures with insufficient data.
  • Updated "Satisfaction Survey Responses" data to report the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare satisfaction measure data from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015.
  • Updated Surgical Care Improvement Project measure data from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015.
  • Updated nurse staffing data for the intensive care units, medical-surgical units, and maternal - child care units for hospitals to report data from October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2015. Updates include nursing hours per patient day and nursing skill mix. Also updated data on hospital employed and contract nurse staffing for each of the three unit types. For maternal-child care units, nurse staffing levels for Level III designated Neonatal Intensive Care Units is delineated in facilities with such designations.
  • Updated Emergency Department measures on wait time from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare performance measure data from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015.
  • Updated data on the total volume of hospital emergency department visits, including the volume of patient visits admitted to hospital as well as those treated as outpatients only (treated and released) from October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2015. Also updated hospital emergency department bypass hours and the percentage of emergency department visits where patients left before being seen or against medical advice for October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2015.
  • Updated state hospital designations for Trauma center and Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics, as well as Magnet hospital designation, Baby Friendly hospital status, and Perinatal designation.
  • Updated ambulatory surgical treatment centers outpatient conditions and charges on the Services page from October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2015.

March, 2016

  • Updated healthcare-associated infection data on surgical site infections associated with coronary artery bypass surgeries and total knee replacement surgeries, based on data from Jan 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014. Also included data in statewide aggregate report.
  • Updated report on trends in Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections in Illinois based on Hospital Discharge Data, 1999-2014
  • Updated report on trends in Clostridioides difficile infections in Illinois based on Hospital Discharge Data, 1999-2014.,
  • Updated composite "Process of Care Measures" from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare performance measure data from April 1, 2014 through March 31, 2015.
  • Updated all Process of Care measures that are used to calculate the composite data and provided state/national average for April 1, 2014 through March 31, 2015.
  • Updated "Satisfaction Survey Responses" data to report the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare satisfaction measure data from April 1, 2014 through March 31, 2015.
  • Updated Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) measure data from April 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014.
  • Added two new measures on hospital volume, charges and length of stay for Diabetes with complications and Diabetes with major complications - for reporting year Jan 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014.

November, 2015

  • Updated the Agency for Health Research and Quality (AHRQ) "Inpatient Quality", "Patient Safety", and Pediatric Quality” measures to report data from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014.
  • Updated the adult and pediatric inpatient/outpatient volume and charges data for specific conditions and procedures in hospitals to include data from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014.
  • Updated composite "Process of Care Measures" from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare performance measure data from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 (except for Overall Heart Attack measure where data was insufficient).
  • Updated all Process of Care measures that are used to calculate the composite data and provided state/national average for January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014
  • Updated "Thirty Day Mortality Rates" and Readmission Rates" from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare data from July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2014.
  • Updated "Satisfaction Survey Responses" data to report the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare satisfaction measure data from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014.
  • Updated Surgical Care Improvement measure data from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014.
  • Updated nurse staffing data for the intensive care units, medical-surgical units, and maternal - child care units for hospitals to report data from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014. Updates include nursing hours per patient day and nursing skill mix. Also updated data on hospital employed and contract nurse staffing for each of the three unit types.
  • Updated nurse turnover data from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014.
  • Updated Emergency Department measures on wait time from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare performance measure data for reporting period January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014.
  • Updated data on the total volume of hospital emergency department visits, including the volume of patient visits admitted to hospital as well as those treated as outpatients only from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014. Also updated hospital emergency department bypass hours and the percentage of emergency department visits where patients left before being seen or against medical advice for January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014.
  • Updated state hospital designations for Trauma center, Perinatal center, and Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics, as well as Magnet hospital and Baby Friendly hospital status.
  • Updated information on the percentage of hospital visits by major categories of insurance provider, with private pay and charity included where no insurance coverage exists for calendar year 2014.
  • Updated hospital infection prevention staffing snapshot for December 31, 2014.
  • Updated measures on specially trained and CIC certified lactation consultant staffing for January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014.
  • Updated ambulatory surgical treatment centers outpatient conditions and charges on the Services page from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014.
  • Updated ambulatory surgical treatment center percentage of revenue sources by major categories including private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, other public insurance, and private pay included where no insurance coverage exists for calendar year 2014.

August, 2015

  • Added new trend report on Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infections for 2009 through 2014 using data from CDC’s National Healthcare Safety Network surveillance system.
  • Added new three year trend report on Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections in Illinois Acute Care Hospitals using data from CDC’s National Healthcare Safety Network surveillance system.
  • Added new three year trend report on Clostridioides difficile infections in Illinois Acute Care Hospitals using data from CDC’s National Healthcare Safety Network surveillance system.

June, 2015

  • Updated healthcare-associated infection data on Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) and Clostridioides difficile events from January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014. A statewide aggregate report of these infections is also provided.
  • Updated healthcare-associated infection data on central line-associated blood stream infections, based on data from January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014. Also Included is a statewide aggregate report of these infections and major contributing organisms.
  • Updated the adult inpatient conditions and procedures for hospitals to include data from October 1, 2013 to September 30, 2014.
  • Updated the Agency for Health Research and Quality (AHRQ) "Inpatient Quality", "Patient Safety", and Pediatric Quality” measures to report data from October 1, 2013 to September 30, 2014.
  • Updated composite "Process of Care Measures" from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare performance measure data from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014.
  • Updated all Process of Care measures that are used to calculate the composite data and provided state/national average for July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014.
  • Updated "Satisfaction Survey Responses" data to report the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare satisfaction measure data from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014.
  • Updated Surgical Care Improvement Project measure data from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014.
  • Updated nurse staffing data for the intensive care units, medical-surgical units, and maternal - child care units for hospitals to report data from October 1, 2013 to September 30, 2014. Updates include nursing hours per patient day and nursing skill mix. Also updated data on hospital employed and contract nurse staffing for each of the three unit types.
  • Updated Emergency Department measures on wait time from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare performance measure data from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014.
  • Updated data on the total volume of hospital emergency department visits, including the volume of patient visits admitted to hospital as well as those treated as outpatients only from October 1, 2013 to September 30, 2014. Also updated hospital emergency department bypass hours and the percentage of emergency department visits where patients left before being seen or against medical advice for October 1, 2013 to September 30, 2014.
  • Updated state hospital designations for Trauma center and Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics, as well as Magnet hospital designation and Baby Friendly hospital status.
  • Updated ambulatory surgical treatment centers outpatient conditions and charges on the Services page from October 1, 2013 to September 30, 2014.

March, 2015

  • Updated healthcare-associated infection data on surgical site infections associated with coronary artery bypass surgeries and total knee replacement surgeries, based on data from July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Also included data in statewide aggregate report.
  • Added statewide trend report on surgical site infections associated with coronary artery bypass surgeries and total knee replacement surgeries for reporting years July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2014.
  • Updated composite "Process of Care Measures" from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare performance measure data from April 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014.
  • Updated all Process of Care measures that are used to calculate the composite data and provided state/national average for April 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014.
  • Added new “Process of Care Measures” from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare performance measures for stroke and blood clot with data from April 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014.
  • Updated "Satisfaction Survey Responses" data to report the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare satisfaction measure data from Jan 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013.
  • Updated "Thirty Day Mortality Rates" and Readmission Rates" from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare data from July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2013.
  • Updated Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) measure data from April 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014.

November, 2014

  • Added new measures on specially trained and CIC certified lactation consultant staffing for January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013.
  • Added new diagnostic measures on Head CT scan volume and charges from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013.
  • Updated the adult inpatient conditions and procedures for hospitals to include data from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013.
  • Updated the Agency for Health Research and Quality (AHRQ) "Inpatient Quality", "Patient Safety", and Pediatric Quality” measures to report data from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013.
  • Updated composite "Process of Care Measures" from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare performance measure data from October 1, 2012 to September 30, 2013.
  • Updated all Process of Care measures that are used to calculate the composite data and provided state/national average for October 1, 2012 to September 30, 2013.
  • Updated "Satisfaction Survey Responses" data to report the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare satisfaction measure data from October 1, 2012 to September 30, 2013.
  • Updated Surgical Care Improvement measure data from October 1, 2012 to September 30, 2013.
  • Updated nurse staffing data for the intensive care units, medical-surgical units, and maternal - child care units for hospitals to report data from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013. Updates include nursing hours per patient day and nursing skill mix. Also updated data on hospital employed and contract nurse staffing for each of the three unit types.
  • Update nurse turnover data from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013.
  • Updated Emergency Department measures on wait time from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare performance measure data from October 1, 2012 to September 30, 2013.
  • Updated data on the total volume of hospital emergency department visits, including the volume of patient visits admitted to hospital as well as those treated as outpatients only from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013. Also updated hospital emergency department bypass hours and the percentage of emergency department visits where patients left before being seen or against medical advice for January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013
  • Updated state hospital designations for Trauma center, Perinatal center, and Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics, as well as Magnet hospital and Baby Friendly hospital status.
  • Updated information on the percentage of hospital visits by major categories of insurance provider, with private pay and charity included where no insurance coverage exists for calendar year 2013.
  • Updated hospital infection prevention staffing snapshot for December 31, 2013.
  • Updated the annual statewide aggregate reports for Clostridioides difficile and MRSA infections in hospitals based on discharge data.
  • Updated ambulatory surgical treatment centers outpatient conditions and charges on the Services page from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013.
  • Updated ambulatory surgical treatment center percentage of revenue sources by major categories including private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, other public insurance, and private pay included where no insurance coverage exists for calendar year 2013.

June, 2014

  • Updated healthcare-associated infection data on Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) and Clostridioides difficile events from January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013. A statewide aggregate report of these infections and two year trend analysis are also provided.
  • Updated healthcare-associated infection data on central line-associated blood stream infections, based on data from January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013. Included a statewide aggregate report of these infections, a trend analysis, and major contributing organisms.
  • Updated the adult conditions and procedures for hospitals to include data from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013.
  • Updated the Agency for Health Research and Quality (AHRQ) "Inpatient Quality", "Patient Safety", and Pediatric Quality” measures to report data from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013.
  • Updated composite "Process of Care Measures" from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare performance measure data from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013.
  • Updated all Process of Care measures that are used to calculate the composite data and provided state/national average for July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013
  • Updated "Satisfaction Survey Responses" data to report the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare satisfaction measure data from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013.
  • Updated Surgical Care Improvement measure data from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013.
  • Updated nurse staffing data for the intensive care units, medical-surgical units, and maternal - child care units for hospitals to report data from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013. Updates include nursing hours per patient day and nursing skill mix. Also updated data on hospital employed and contract nurse staffing for each of the three unit types.
  • Added Emergency Department measures on wait time from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare performance measure data from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013.
  • Added new breast feeding measures on exclusive breast and formula feeding and updated “any breast feeding” measure for reporting period January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013.
  • Updated state hospital designations for Trauma center, Perinatal center, and Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics, as well as Magnet hospital and Baby Friendly hospital status.
  • Updated ambulatory surgical treatment centers outpatient conditions and charges on the Services page from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013.

February, 2014

  • Updated healthcare-associated infection data on surgical site infections associated with coronary artery bypass surgeries and total knee replacement surgeries, based on data from July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Also included data in statewide aggregate report.
  • Added first statewide trend report on surgical site infections associated with coronary artery bypass surgeries and total knee replacement surgeries for reporting years July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2013.
  • Updated composite "Process of Care Measures" from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare performance measure data from April 1, 2012 through March 31, 2013.
  • Updated all Process of Care measures that are used to calculate the composite data and provided state/national average for April 1, 2012 through March 31, 2013.
  • Updated "Satisfaction Survey Responses" data to report the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare satisfaction measure data from April 1, 2012 through March 31, 2013.
  • Updated "Thirty Day Mortality Rates" and Readmission Rates" from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare data from July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2012.
  • Updated snapshot of nurse turnover rate for December 31, 2012 in medical, mother/baby, and critical care units.
  • Updated the annual statewide trend reports for Clostridioides difficile and MRSA infections based on discharge data through calendar year 2012.

June, 2013

  • Added first full year of healthcare-associated infection data on Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) and Clostridioides difficile events from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012. A statewide aggregate report of these infections is also provided.
  • Updated healthcare-associated infection data on central line-associated blood stream infections, based on data from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012. Included a statewide aggregate report of these infections.
  • Updated the adult conditions and procedures for hospitals to include data from October 1, 2011 to September 30, 2012
  • Updated the Agency for Health Research and Quality (AHRQ) "Inpatient Quality", "Patient Safety", and Pediatric Quality” measures to report data from October 1, 2011 to September 30, 2012. Performed risk adjustment procedures on AHRQ Mortality, Patient Safety and Pediatric Quality measures.
  • Updated composite "Process of Care Measures" from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare performance measure data from July 1, 2011 June 30, 2012.
  • Updated all Process of Care measures that are used to calculate the composite data and provided state/national average for July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012.
  • Updated "Satisfaction Survey Responses" data to report the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare satisfaction measure data from July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012.
  • Updated Surgical Care Improvement measure data from October 1, 2011 to September 30, 2012.
  • Updated nurse staffing data for the intensive care units, medical-surgical units, and maternal - child care units for hospitals to report data from October 1, 2011 to September 30, 2012. Updates include nursing hours per patient day and nursing skill mix. Also updated data on hospital employed and contract nurse staffing for each of the three unit types.
  • Updated data on the total volume of hospital emergency department visits, including the volume of patient visits admitted to hospital as well as those treated as outpatients only from October 1, 2011 to September 30, 2012... Also updated hospital emergency department bypass hours and the percentage of emergency department visits where patients left before being seen or against medical advice for October 1, 2011 to September 30, 2012.
  • Updated ambulatory surgical treatment centers outpatient conditions and charges on the Services page from October 1, 2011 to September 30, 2012.
  • Updated breast feeding measures data for reporting period March 1, 2012 through February 28, 2013.

March, 2013

  • Updated healthcare-associated infection data on surgical site infections associated with coronary artery bypass surgeries, based on data from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. Included data in statewide aggregate report.
  • Updated composite "Process of Care Measures" from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare performance measure data from April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012. Adjusted composite scores to account for recently retired sub-measures.

December, 2012

  • Added new healthcare-associated infection data on Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) and Clostridioides difficile events from January 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012. A statewide aggregate report of these infections is also provided.
  • Updated healthcare-associated infection data on surgical site infections associated with total knee replacement surgeries, based on data from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. Included data in statewide aggregate report.
  • Updated the adult conditions and procedures for hospitals to include data from April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012.
  • Updated the Agency for Health Research and Quality (AHRQ) "Inpatient Quality", "Patient Safety", and Pediatric Quality” measures to report data from April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012. Performed risk adjustment procedures on AHRQ Mortality, Patient Safety and Pediatric Quality measures.
  • Updated composite "Process of Care Measures" from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare performance measure data from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011.
  • Updated all Process of Care measures that are used to calculate the composite data and provided state/national average. Added “Statin Prescribed at Discharge” listing to full drop down list of measures.
  • Updated "Thirty Day Mortality Rates" and Readmission Rates" from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare data from July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2011.
  • Updated information on the percentage of hospital visits by major categories of insurance provider, with private pay and charity included where no insurance coverage exists for calendar year 2011. Updated "Satisfaction Survey Responses" data to report the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare satisfaction measure data from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011.
  • Updated Surgical Care Improvement measure data from April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012.
  • Updated nurse staffing data for the intensive care units, medical-surgical units, and maternal - child care units for hospitals to report data from April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012. Also updated data on hospital employed and contract nurse staffing for each of the three unit types.
  • Updated hospital infection prevention staffing snapshot for December 31, 2011.
  • Updated data on the total volume of hospital emergency department visits, including the volume of patient visits admitted to hospital as well as those treated as outpatients only from April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012.. Also updated hospital emergency department bypass hours and the percentage of emergency department visits where patients left before being seen or against medical advice for April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012.
  • Updated ambulatory surgical treatment centers outpatient conditions and charges on the Services page from April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012.
  • Updated breast feeding measures data for reporting period July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.
  • Updated the annual statewide aggregate reports for Clostridioides difficile and MRSA infections based on discharge data.
  • Updated Healthcare Associated Infection prevention information.

June, 2012

  • Added new healthcare-associated infection data on central line-associated blood stream infections for calendar year 2011, from January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011. The 2011 statewide aggregate report of CLABSI data now includes data from adult and pediatric specialty ICUs, for example cardiothoracic surgical units, burn units, and trauma units.
  • Added a three year trend report for central line-associated infections reported through the CDC National Healthcare Safety Network..
  • Added a special statewide report on the quality of breast biopsy procedures in Illinois and existing disparities entitled “Disparities in Utilization of Minimally Invasive Breast Biopsy – Illinois 2008 – 2010”.
  • Added “Baby Friendly Hospital” designation to hospitals participating in the Baby Friendly initiative.
  • Created a new “Maternal Child” tab to display associated quality measures.
  • Updated the adult conditions and procedures for hospitals to include data from October 1, 2010 to September 30, 2011.
  • Updated the Agency for Health Research and Quality (AHRQ) "Inpatient Quality", "Patient Safety", and Pediatric Quality” measures to report data from October 1, 2010 to September 30, 2011. Performed risk adjustment procedures on AHRQ Mortality, Patient Safety and Pediatric Quality measures.
  • Updated composite "Process of Care Measures" from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare performance measure data from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011.
  • Updated all Process of Care measures that are used to calculate the composite data and provided state/national average.
  • Updated "Satisfaction Survey Responses" data to report the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare satisfaction measure data from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011.
  • Updated Surgical Care Improvement measure data from October 1, 2010 to September 30, 2011.
  • Updated nurse staffing data for the intensive care units, medical -surgical units, and maternal - child care units for hospitals to report data from October 1, 2010 to September 30, 2011. Also updated data on hospital employed and contract nurse staffing for each of the three unit types.
  • Updated data on the total volume of hospital emergency department visits, including the volume of patient visits admitted to hospital as well as those treated as outpatients only from October 1, 2010 to September 30, 2011. Also updated hospital emergency department bypass hours and the percentage of emergency department visits where patients left before being seen or against medical advice for October 1, 2010 to September 30, 2011.
  • Updated ambulatory surgical treatment centers outpatient conditions and charges on the Services page from October 1, 2010 to September 30, 2011.
  • Updated breast feeding measures data for reporting period February 1, 2011 through January 31, 2012.

December, 2011

  • Added new healthcare-associated infection data on surgical site infections associated with coronary artery bypass and total knee replacement surgeries, based on data from July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. Included data in a statewide aggregate report.
  • Added information on the percentage of hospital visits by major categories of insurance provider, with private pay and charity included where no insurance coverage exists.
  • Added new information on the Services page to include conditions and procedures for specific pediatric services for number of patients, median length of stay and median charge for each, based on data from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010. Updated the adult conditions and procedures for hospitals to include data from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010.
  • Updated the Agency for Health Research and Quality (AHRQ) "Inpatient Quality", "Patient Safety", and Pediatric Quality” measures to report data from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010. Performed risk adjustment procedures on AHRQ Mortality, Patient Safety and Pediatric Quality measures.
  • Updated composite "Process of Care Measures" from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare performance measure data from October 1, 2009 to September 30, 2010. Updated all Process of Care measures that are used to calculate the composite data and provided state/national average.
  • Updated "Thirty Day Mortality Rates" and Readmission Rates" from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare data from October 1, 2009 to September 30, 2010.
  • Updated "Satisfaction Survey Responses" data to report the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare satisfaction measure data from October 1, 2009 to September 30, 2010.
  • Updated Surgical Care Improvement measure data from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010.
  • Updated nurse staffing data for the intensive care units, medical -surgical units, and maternal - child care units for hospitals to report data January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010. Also updated data on hospital employed and contract nurse staffing for each of the three unit types.
  • Updated data on the total volume of hospital emergency department visits, including the volume of patient visits admitted to hospital as well as those treated as outpatients only from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010. Updated the percentage of emergency department visits where patients left before being seen or against medical advice as well for January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010.
  • Updated ambulatory surgical treatment centers outpatient conditions and charges on the Services page from January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010.
  • Updated breast feeding measures data reporting February 1, 2011 through July 31, 2011.
  • Updated the Illinois annual Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection report in Illinois hospitals for year 2010.
  • Updated the Illinois annual C-difficile infection report in Illinois hospitals for year 2010.

July, 2011

  • Updated the Agency for Health Research and Quality (AHRQ) "Inpatient Quality", "Patient Safety", and Pediatric Quality” measures to report data from October 1, 2009 to September 30, 2010. Performed risk adjustment procedures on AHRQ Mortality, Patient Safety and Pediatric Quality measures.
  • Updated composite "Process of Care Measures" from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare performance measure data from July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010. Updated all Process of Care measures that are used to calculate the composite data and provided state/ national average.
  • Included "Thirty Day Mortality Rates" and Readmission Rates" from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare data from July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2009.
  • Updated "Satisfaction Survey Responses" data to report the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare satisfaction measure data from July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010.
  • Updated Surgical Care Improvement measure data from October 1, 2009 to September 30, 2010.
  • Updated nurse staffing data for the intensive care units, medical -surgical units, and maternal-child care units for hospitals to report data from October 1, 2009 to September 30, 2010. Added data on hospital employed and contract nurse staffing for each of the three unit types.
  • Updated data on the total volume of hospital emergency department visits, including the volume of patient visits admitted to hospital as well as those treated as outpatients only from October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010. Updated the percentage of emergency department visits where patients left before being seen or against medical advice as well for October 1, 2009 to September 30, 2010.
  • Updated the conditions and procedures for hospitals on the Services page to include data from October 1, 2009 to September 30, 2010, for number of patients, median length of stay and median charge for each.
  • Updated ambulatory surgical treatment centers outpatient conditions and charges on the Services page from October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010.
  • Updated healthcare-associated infection data on central-line associated blood stream infections (CLABSI) to include data from January 1, 2010 through December 30, 2010 for adult, neonatal and pediatric intensive care units. Included data in a statewide aggregate report, which includes information about involved organisms.
  • Updated breast feeding measures data reporting January 1, 2010 through January 31, 2011.

February, 2011

  • Updated composite "Process of Care Measures" from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare performance measure data from April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2010. Updated all Process of Care measures that are used to calculate the composite data and provided state/national average.
  • Updated "Satisfaction Survey Responses" data to report the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare satisfaction measure data from April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2010.
  • Included breast feeding measures data reporting January 1, 2010 through September 30, 2010.
  • Included infection prevention nurse staffing data, reporting data from January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009.

October, 2010

  • Updated "Inpatient Quality" and "Patient Safety" measures (AHRQ Inpatient Quality and Patient Safety Indicators) data to report data from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009. Added "Pediatric Quality" measures (AHRQ Pediatric Quality Indicators) data to report data from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009. Performed risk-adjustment procedures on AHRQ Mortality, Patient Safety and Pediatric Quality measures
  • Updated composite "Process of Care Measures" from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare performance measure data from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009. Updated all Process of Care measures that are used to calculate the composite data and provided state/national average.
  • Included "Thirty Day Mortality Rates" and Readmission Rates" from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare data from July 1, 2006 to June 30, 30 2009.
  • Updated "Satisfaction Survey Responses" data to report the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare satisfaction measure data from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009.
  • Updated Surgical Care Improvement measure data from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009.
  • Updated nurse staffing data for the intensive care units, medical -surgical units, and maternal-child care units for hospitals to report data from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009. Pie charts displaying nurse staffing ratios have been added
  • Updated nurse staffing turnover rates, reporting data from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009.
  • Updated data on the volume of hospital emergency department visits and emergency department bypass hours. Included data on volume of emergency department visits admitted to hospital as well as those treated as outpatients only. Added percentage of visits where patients left before being seen or against medical advice.
  • Updated the conditions and procedures on the Services page to include data from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009, for number of patients, median length of stay and median charge for each
  • Updated ambulatory surgical treatment centers and outpatient conditions and charges for hospitals on the Services page.
  • Updated state hospital designations.
  • Updated Healthcare-associated Infection data on central-line associated blood stream infections (CLABSI) to include more complete data from adult intensive care units for 2009. Added central line associated blood stream infections occurring in the neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care units for January 1, 2010 to June 30, 2010, together with a statewide aggregate report.
  • Updated the Illinois annual Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection report in Illinois hospitals for year 2009.
  • Updated the Illinois annual C-difficile infection report in Illinois hospitals for year 2009.

April 5, 2010

  • Added a User Survey to get feedback from the public for improving the relevance and usefulness of the web site.
  • Updated “Inpatient Quality” and “Patient Safety” measures (AHRQ Inpatient Quality and Patient Safety Indicators) data to report data from July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009. Performed risk-adjustment procedures on the AHRQ Mortality and Patient Safety measures.
  • Updated composite “Process of Care Measures” from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare performance measure data from July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009. Added all Process of Care measures that are used to calculate the composite data and provided state/national average.
  • Updated Healthcare-associated Infection data on central-line associated blood stream infections (CLABSI) to include data from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009. Included a state-wide report on CLABSI.
  • Included nurse staffing data for the intensive care units, medical -surgical units, and maternal-child care units for hospitals. Updated existing nurse staffing data to report data from July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009.
  • Included nurse staffing turnover rates, reporting data from January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008.
  • Included nurse staffing vacancies, reporting a snapshot of vacancies on January 1, 2009.
  • Updated “Satisfaction Survey Responses” data to report the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Compare satisfaction measure data from July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009. Added state and national averages for the Satisfaction Survey measures.
  • Included data on the volume of hospital emergency department visits and emergency department bypass hours.
  • Updated the conditions and procedures on the Services page to include data from July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009, for number of patients.