Two Baylor Scott & White Health Hospitals Among Top 100 for Quality

Study: Dallas and Fort Worth facilities among top large U.S. hospitals based on ACA quality measures

Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas and Baylor All Saints Medical Center at Fort Worth were among the top 100 large U.S. hospitals based on 40 measures of quality sought by the Affordable Care Act (ACA), according to a Kentucky-based organization that focuses on patient safety, quality and efficiency of care.

The SafeCare Group® , a software company, conducted the analysis that used ACA's metrics aimed at reducing hospital readmissions, curtailing hospital-acquired conditions and achieving value-based care. The Baylor Scott & White Hospitals received 100 SafeCare Hospitals® distinction in the over 400 beds category.

The organization said 400,000 deaths and 5.1 million preventable complications would be reduced annually if all U.S. hospitals matched the performance of the top 100.

Doug Lawson, chief operating officer of Baylor Dallas, said, "We (at Baylor Dallas) are blessed with an expert clinical team that is committed to keeping our patients safely cared for in caring and compassionate environment."

David Klein, MD, president of Baylor Fort Worth, said, "At Baylor All Saints, safe quality care is our priority for our patients. We are honored to earn this recognition as it validates our focus on the care we provide each and every day."

About the SafeCare Group
The SafeCare Group® (www.safecaregroup.com) was founded in 2010 to help hospitals excel in the areas of Patient Safety, Quality, and Efficiency through best-in-class PQE software, high quality people, and value-added services. The SafeCare Group created and published the CAUTI Bundle (used internationally), and the "I AM FOR SAFETY" 12-point Surgical Checklist as required by the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid, as well as several checklists to avoid hospital falls and decubitus ulcers. The SafeCare Group OPPE Readiness App help hospitals stay compliant with Joint Commission OPPE and FPPE standards.

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About Baylor Scott & White Health
As the largest not-for-profit health system in the state of Texas, Baylor Scott & White promotes the health and well-being of every individual, family and community it serves. It is committed to making quality care more accessible, convenient and affordable through its integrated delivery network, which includes the Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Research Institute, the Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance and its leading digital health platform – MyBSWHealth. Through 51 hospitals and more than 1,200 access points, including flagship academic medical centers in Dallas, Fort Worth and Temple, the system offers the full continuum of care, from primary to award-winning specialty care. Founded as a Christian ministry of healing more than a century ago, Baylor Scott & White today serves more than three million Texans. For more information, visit: BSWHealth.com