Is Hospital Y better than Hospital X because it got a plus on a requirement and Hospital X did not?
A. Not necessarily. The requirements are reported on one specific aspect of care. The care patients receive at a hospital depends on many factors– doctors, nurses, type of treatment, etc. The Quality Report is one tool to assist you in selecting health care. Patients should discuss the Quality Report and its contents with their doctor or other health care provider to help them make an informed choice.