What is the BlueQ Performance ribbon?
The BlueQ Performance Ribbon is based on the BlueQ Hospital Scorecard, which uses recognized, publicly reported measures from organizations such as the Leapfrog Group, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). The report includes measures such as appropriate ICU staffing, management of patients with cardiac conditions such as heart attack and heart failure and patient safety measures. Facilities are also recognized for voluntary programs such as Blue Distinction, IHI 5 Million Lives Campaign, etc. Results are compiled from publicly reported sources and an overall score assigned.
