Hospitals: Statistics and Data
The Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) regularly investigates hospitals. These are called surveys. Surveys ensure hospitals follow all state and federal rules.
Surveys are performed:
- When complaints are filed against a hospital.
 - When self-reported complaints are filed.
 - When a hospital needs to renew a license or certification.
 
When surveys show that a hospital isn't following all rules, they are issued a citation. Citations are written on a document called statements of deficiency. Citations explain what rule was broken.
Reports
The reports below summarize the results of the surveys conducted by DQA.