Are unfavorable Donor Pretransplant APACHE II , SAPS II , and SOFA Scores Associated With Outcome : Implications for Heart Transplant Donor Selection?
This study detected no prognostic impact of donor-related risk factors on outcome after heart transplantation. Our findings support the growing practice of also considering organs from donors with high-risk scores for heart transplantation.
Claims data can identify groups of hospitals with unusually high or low post-CABG SSI rates. Assessment of claims is more reproducible and efficient than current surveillance methods. This example of secondary use of routinely recorded electronic health information to assess quality of care can identify hospitals that may benefit from prevention programs.