University Hospital Aintree in Liverpool has been highlighted for its very low mortality ratio in the Dr Fosters’ Good Hospital Guide 2010.
This means that fewer patients die at the hospital than are predicted based on the general health problems of the area and procedures carried out.
According to Dr Fosters, a total of 303 extra lives were saved at the hospital between September 2009 and August 2010 than were predicted for that period of time.
James Birrell, Chief Executive of Aintree University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which runs the hospital, said: “The mortality ratio is probably the single most important indicator of quality and safety at a hospital.
“A range of projects are improving safety at our Trust - some have been going for years, while others are brand new.
"However, the most successful workstreams all have one thing in common – the engagement of frontline staff.
“We know that when doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and other supporting teams are working together to improve standards then that is when their efforts make most impact.
"Building this safety culture across the hospital is what’s improving the quality and safety of our services.”
Mr Birrell added that the use of business intelligence and information systems was giving the clinical teams access to the data they needed to sustain improved standards of care.
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