NEPHO Analytical Team

Experts Agree New Mortality Indicator for the NHS

Changing the approach to calculating NHS mortality rates will lead to greater clarity

The method for calculating and using hospital mortality ratios across the NHS in England will change following a national review.

The new method, published today by the NHS National Quality Board, is called the Summary Hospital-level Mortality Indicator (SHMIs). The indicator can be used by hospitals to help them better understand trends associated with patient deaths.

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Mon 8 Nov 2010 09:40:00

Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) 2009/10

Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) 2009/10 data were published on 20th of October 2010.

The QOF exception reporting data for 2009/10 will be published onTuesday, 26th of October 2010.

Fri 22 Oct 2010 09:35:00

NE National Child Measurement Programme 2008/09 report released

The report provides a detailed analysis of the National Child Measurement Programme data for all North East Primary Care Trusts and Local Authorities. The analyses examine the prevalence of underweight, overweight, obesity and extreme obesity across the region, as well as changes in prevalence and participation over the last three years. Issues around data quality are also reported, in addition to an examination of the correlations between obesity, ethnicity and deprivation.

Tue 12 Oct 2010 14:25:00