| Quality Measures |
Geisinger and other healthcare providers measure quality by tracking how patients respond to certain treatments. It’s important for you to know about our hospitals’ quality measures so you can make informed decisions about your healthcare. Here are some other resources that you can consult for information about Geisinger: |
 | Quality indicators
We have statistical reports that outline our performance in the following areas: Cancer, Cardiac, Joint Replacement, Pneumonia, Stroke, Urology. |
 | Patient satisfaction
Geisinger surveys patients to measure their satisfaction. Learn what our patients collectively say about us. |
 | Quality in Pennsylvania
To see how Geisinger's three hospitals perform compared to state and national averages in heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and prevention of healthcare-associated infection, you'll find links below to the Pennsylvania Health Care Quality Alliance's new Web site. This site reflects data collected by The Pennsylvania Health Care Quality Alliance, a voluntary group of healthcare organizations, including Geisinger, that work together to improve the quality of health care for Pennsylvanians. Note: Most data is from 2006 and 2007. |
 | Hospital Comparing
This Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Website allows consumers to compare hospitals based on their performance, outcomes and patient satisfaction. Here you can compare Geisinger's three hospitals in patient satisfaction as well as heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and surgical site care to other hospitals. |
 | Geisinger Health Plan
Geisinger Health Plan’s quality reporting scores are available here, as well as information about the Health Plan's participating primary care physicians, specialists, mental health providers and hospitals. |
 | Hospital-Acquired Infections
Hospital-Acquired Infections
A recent report by the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4) details infection rates at hospitals in the state, including Geisinger’s three hospitals. |
 | Hospital Performance Report
Another PHC4 report details 30 reasons for a patient’s hospitalization. |
