Clinical Quality & Safety
SJMC Clinical Quality & Safety Results
At SJMC, we are committed to providing high-quality care and maintaining the safety of our patients. Our clinical quality and safety results highlight our dedication to excellence in healthcare services. We continuously monitor and improve our performance across various departments, ensuring that patients receive care that meets or exceeds national and global standards.
Our Data & Results
Orthopaedic Quality & Safety Results
| Quality Indicators Description | SJMC Results Jan to Jun 2023 | SJMC Results Jul to Dec 2023 | SJMC Results Jan to Jun 2024 | Healthcare Industry Published Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Knee prosthesis surgical site infections: Deep or organ / space SSI - hip prosthesis procedure (Lower score is better) | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0.23% 1 |
Hip prosthesis surgical site infections: Deep or organ / space SSI - knee prosthesis procedure (Lower score is better) | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0.33% 2 |
- SJMC participates in the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS) Clinical Indicator Program and use their definitions for these indicators. This program provides a national clinical benchmarking service and is comprised of comparative information on the processes and outcomes of health care.
- Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS). Australasian Clinical Indicator Report: 2014–2022: 24th Edition. Sydney,Australia; ACHS; 2024.