Efficiency of Care: Length of Stay and Value
UTMB ranks 2nd out of 93 academic health centers nationally for safety of patient care.
LENGTH OF STAY refers to the period of time (in days) that spans from when a patient was admitted to the hospital to the time they are discharged. When determining a patient's length of stay, factors such as the diversity, clinical complexity and resources needed to care for the patient are taken into consideration.
VALUE is achieved through a number of methods. UTMB strives to create value and limit the cost of care by reducing the utilization of unnecessary repeat testing, procedures and treatments; carefully managing the use of valuable resources by ensuring appropriate blood transfusions; and continue to manage all of the medications our patients are prescribed. Promoting evidence-based medicine, disease prevention and chronic disease management all help improve quality of care and reduce cost, thus creating value for our patients.