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According to a newly published report<\/a>, patient safety varies significantly among\u00a0hospitals across the country. Significant variations also occur within states, with Illinois being no exception. The company that conducted the study also stated that over 400,000 people die each year due to preventable hospital errors in the United States.<\/p>\n

The company collected data related to 28 safety measures to determine how effective hospitals are at ensuring the safety of their patients. Hospitals were scored and graded based on how well they guarded against unnecessary medical errors, accidents, injuries, and infections. In the report, hospitals could receive a grade of anywhere from \u201cA\u201d to \u201cF.\u201d<\/p>\n

Using individual hospital ratings, the company was also able to determine which states provide the safest hospital care. By comparing the number of highly rated hospitals in a state with the total number of hospitals in that state, the company was able to compare hospital safety on a state by state basis. Overall, Illinois hospitals ranked sixth nationally in patient safety.<\/p>\n

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According to a newly published report, patient safety varies significantly among\u00a0hospitals across the country. Significant variations also occur within states, with Illinois being no exception. The company that conducted the study also stated that over 400,000 people die each year due to preventable hospital errors in the United States. 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