What benchmarks might be expected to be measured for hospital performance? Select all that apply
a. Average length of hospital stay for cardiac surgery
b. Total admissions for cardiac surgery
c. Infection rates for cardiac surgery
d. Length of surgery
e. Deaths by surgeon
A, B, C
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Correct This is a common benchmark measuring hospital performance
This is a common benchmark measuring hospital performance
This is a common benchmark measuring hospital performance.
Incorrect This is not an organizational measure but may be measured by the indi-vidual hospital or service.
This is not an organizational measure but may be measured by the indi-vidual hospital or service.
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