Benchmarking data

Using the Hospital Compare tool on Medicare.gov, obtain benchmarking data on several health care facilities. Write a 3-4 page memo to the HIM director specifying the use of benchmark and comparative data in health care, the statistical data that allows for comparisons, an interpretation of the results of the comparison, and other pertinent details. Include three or more graphs, charts, or tables in the memo.
Introduction
Benchmarking is a tool for measurement as well as quality improvement. It is the process of comparing performance as a strategy to identify improvement opportunities. In this assessment, you will use an online tool called Hospitals Compare to see how various health care facilities compare to national benchmarks, then summarize your findings.
Demonstration of Proficiency
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the course competencies through the following assessment scoring guide criteria:
Competency 1: Interpret health care data.
Interpret statistical data to reveal the types of information it provides.
Analyze the implications of benchmark and comparative data.

Competency 4: Apply statistical strategies to analyze health care data.
Describe the use of benchmark and comparative data.
Explain the statistical data that allow for comparative measures.
Identify users of benchmarking data.
Competency 5: Communicate in a professional manner to support health care data analytics.
Create a clear, well-organized, professional document that is generally free of errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Follow APA style and formatting guidelines for citations and references.
Preparation
Vila Health wants to compare its performance to that of nearby facilities. As a Vila Health data analyst, you are responsible for accessing local hospitals’ benchmarking data and reporting your findings. To prepare for this assessment:
Access:
Medicare.gov. (n.d.). Hospital compare. Retrieved from https://www.medicare.gov/hospitalcompare/search.ht…