Results Analyses focused on an uninterrupted random sampling of participants in the HCAHPS Survey data for the four-quarterly periods of April, July, October and December. The data sets reflected in this analysis represents the specific quarterly time periods between 7/1/2014 - 6/30/2015. These findings provide for an effective overview and comparative analysis of sufficient data from a total of 300 respondents at Scripps Mercy Hospital, as well as the results reflected in the California state and national averages. Within the noted 12-months reporting cycle, a sample size of 4,599 hospitals (n=4,599) participated in the survey. Furthermore, the eligible completed surveys that were collected nationwide, reflected the eligible participants
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Moreover, patients were asked how often staff effectively explained the meaning and side effects of the medicine being distributed. When assessing how often staff “Always” explained about medication before giving them to patients, the Scripps Mercy figure reflected a 61%, the California average showed a 61% and the national average displayed a 65%. The “Always” category also yielded a mean number of 62.333 and a SD of 2.309. The response of “Usually” reflected a 19% from Scripps Mercy, a 20% from the California average and a 17% from the national average. This category also showed a mean number of 18.667 and a SD of 1.528. Finally, the response of “sometimes” or “never” garnered a 20% from Scripps Mercy, a 19% from the California average and an 18% from the national average. The “Sometimes” or “Never” response has reflected a mean number of 19.000 and a SD of 1.000. With a p-value …show more content…
Furthermore, an emphasis was placed on the necessary care that the individuals would need after leaving the hospital, as well as a clear understanding of the necessary responsibilities that the patients would have to assume to care for themselves upon their discharge from the hospital. Finally, respondents were asked to report if they knew what medications they would be taking and why they would be consuming the particular medications after leaving the
Moreover, patients were asked how often staff effectively explained the meaning and side effects of the medicine being distributed. When assessing how often staff “Always” explained about medication before giving them to patients, the Scripps Mercy figure reflected a 61%, the California average showed a 61% and the national average displayed a 65%. The “Always” category also yielded a mean number of 62.333 and a SD of 2.309. The response of “Usually” reflected a 19% from Scripps Mercy, a 20% from the California average and a 17% from the national average. This category also showed a mean number of 18.667 and a SD of 1.528. Finally, the response of “sometimes” or “never” garnered a 20% from Scripps Mercy, a 19% from the California average and an 18% from the national average. The “Sometimes” or “Never” response has reflected a mean number of 19.000 and a SD of 1.000. With a p-value …show more content…
Furthermore, an emphasis was placed on the necessary care that the individuals would need after leaving the hospital, as well as a clear understanding of the necessary responsibilities that the patients would have to assume to care for themselves upon their discharge from the hospital. Finally, respondents were asked to report if they knew what medications they would be taking and why they would be consuming the particular medications after leaving the