The overall rate of hospital-acquired conditions, such as pressure ulcers or adverse drug events, decreased 21 percent between 2010 and 2015, from 145 to 115 per 1,000 hospital discharges. (Source: AHRQ, 2016 National Healthcare Quality and Disparity Report, Chartbook on Patient Safety.)
AHRQ Stats: Hospital-Acquired Conditions
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