| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UVA | 1.05 | 0.96 | 0.92 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.97 | |
| Target | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Source: Vizient
Risk-Adjusted Mortality Ratio = Observed mortality compared to expected mortality.
Observed mortality = Recorded number of inpatient deaths at UVA Hospital during a specific period. A lower number is better.
Expected mortality = Predicted number of deaths in a hospital based on the patients’ levels of illness. Patients who are very sick have a higher expected mortality rate.
Measured on an annual (one-year) basis. Data as of Dec. 31, 2016.