Strategic Indicators Report: Results - Ontario Hospital Association

Data SourceCIHI, Hospital Standard Mortality Ratio, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012The 2009 HSMR public release is the third release of HSMRs for eligible hospitals and regions across Canada byCIHI. It includes HSMR All Cases results for 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008 and 2008-2009. Since the HSMR measure was first developed and disseminated by CIHI, many hospitals and healthproviders across Canada began using it as part of their ongoing efforts to improve care.Data AvailabilityAnnualBaseline73% of reportable hospitals with a rate decrease since 2008-09TargetsYear 1 (2009-10) – 73% of reportable hospitals with a rate decrease since 2008-09Year 2 (2010-11) – 85% of reportable hospitals with a rate decrease since 2008-09Year 3 (2011-12) – 90% of reportable hospitals with a rate decrease since 2008-09Supporting Strategies and ActivitiesThe OHA is currently reviewing existing supports provided or previously provided to help hospitals with HSMRwith the intent of identifying the various initiatives most likely to impact HSMR. This includes consideringthe adapting of an American Hospital Association resource on this issue.Strategic Indicators: June 2011 -- Page 6 of 24