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Report cards on the Internet can help you compare healthcare facilities. Three private websites that rate hospitals based on information collected from Medicare records and other sources are usnews.com, checkbook.org, and healthgrades.com.
The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations(JCAHO) accredits hospitals as well as nursing homes and other healthcare organizations. Specially trained investigators assess whether these organizations meet set standards. At jcaho.org, you can check on a local facility, including how it compares with others. JCAHO also accepts consumer complaints. You can post a complaint on its website or call 1-800-994-6610.
Get statistics on medical facilities at these sites:
A durable power of attorney for health care (sometimes called a durable medical power of attorney) specifies the person you've chosen to make medical decisions for you. It is activated anytime you're unconscious or unable to make medical decisions. You need to choose someone who meets the legal requirements in your state for acting as your agent. State laws vary, but most states disqualify anyone under the age of 18, your health care provider, or employees of your health care provider.
The person you name as your agent must:
Page Last Reviewed or Updated: October 12, 2012