Preventing and Responding to Patient Harm
Medication Safety
Healthcare-Associated Infections
Maternity Care
Pediatric Care
Critical Care
Complex Adult Surgery
Care for Elective Outpatient Surgery Patients
Elective Outpatient Surgery for Adults and Children

Cesarean Sections

Experts agree that cesarean sections (C-sections), particularly among low-risk, first-time mothers, may not be necessary and can be actually be risky for mother and baby. Hospitals report on their rate of C-sections for first-time mothers giving birth to a single baby, at full-term, in the head-down position.

Time Period Covered

01/01/2019 - 12/31/2019

Patients Included in the Measure

Inpatients (Patients who are admitted to the hospital for at least one overnight stay)
Adults