FROM THE FOUNDATION

Redefining the Safety Net

Should California establish a Basic Health Program for certain low-income residents? CHCF's Marian Mulkey captures a recent policy conversation in a Health Affairs blog.

Accountable Care in Action

A new post on the Health Affairs blog details how CalPERS kept costs down in Sacramento through a "virtual" ACO with insurers and providers.

Career Opportunity: Senior Program Officer

This position will play a major role in furthering the goals and objectives of the foundation's Better Chronic Disease Care program.

Patient Safety

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Calif. Hospital Infection Rate Reports Likely Incomplete

Recent reports from the state Department of Public Health found that some hospital infection rates in California are nearly 50% lower than the national average. However, in-depth analyses in other states indicate that hospital-generated reports may include data on only about half of infections. California officials are reviewing the results of an in-depth infection reporting audit, but the state lacks the necessary funding to more closely monitor hospital-generated reports.



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