Hospitals are leading the way in healthcare facilities being transparent about the quality of care they provide by sharing public information about patients’ experience of care.

Information is shared on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) website: www.HospitalCompare.hhs.gov.

HCAHPS provides insight into patients’ experiences in a hospital — from nursing care to the cleanliness of its rooms. Information is gathered from 27 questions on the Press Ganey Inpatient Survey.

Madison County Hospital encourages you to visit the Hospital Compare website. We scored at or above average for hospitals in the United States on:

• Nurse/Physician communication with patients
• Explanation of medication to patients
• Cleanliness of room and bathroom
• Overall hospital rating