Advisory Board August 20, 2025
According to a new analysis from the American Hospital Association (AHA) and Vizient, hospitals significantly improved mortality rates for surgical patients and performed better on patient safety measures in the first quarter of 2024 compared to before the pandemic.
Surgical patients see improved outcomes, safety despite higher acuity
Last September, AHA and Vizient released a report finding that hospitals have improved their patient safety practices since the pandemic, which led to a decreased risk of patient mortality, fewer hospital-acquired infections, and more preventive screenings.
To better understand the factors contributing to patients’ reduced mortality risk, AHA and Vizient conducted a more detailed analysis of data specifically related to hospitalized surgical patients. Overall, Vizient analyzed data from 713 general, acute care...
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