Massachusetts DPH releases report cards on hospital-acquired infections

Massachusetts Department of Public Health released report cards on hospital-acquired infections for 71 hospitals, showing how many patients contract potentially serious infections from surgery and other medical care that is intended to heal them.  The report cards will be available on the Department’s Website at www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/dph/.  The reports are aimed at consumers and policy makers as well as hospital leaders.