Denis Naughten
Ceist:155 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health when he will publish his Department’s report on mortality rates at acute hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29358/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 June 2012
155 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health when he will publish his Department’s report on mortality rates at acute hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29358/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Chief Medical Officer of my Department is finalising a report examining the potential of hospital discharge data in measuring the quality of health care. This includes the measure of recorded 30 day in-hospital mortality rates following heart attack. Work is ongoing. It is intended to publish before end of July 2012.