Hospital Acquired Conditions and Safety Measures

Safety is another important metric that impacts multiple CMS programs. The safety measure forms an integral part of VBP program contributing 25% to it. The metric also weighs 22% in the star rating program. The metric is used to assess the safety aspect of hospitals and prevent the occurrence of infections during the inpatient stay. Dexur tracks all the measures included in the VBP:

• CLABSI
• CAUTI
• MRSA
• CDI
• SSI: Colon Surgery
• SSI: Hysterectomy