Quality-indicators of hospitals and clinics in Switzerland:

COVID-19 (Corona, laboratory-confirmed), mortality

In the current data year, 111 Swiss hospitals provided significant, risk-adjusted mortality data for COVID-19 (Corona, laboratory-confirmed). 31'160 patients were monitored in these hospitals by the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health (BAG). A total of 3'943 patients died in hospital. The average hospital mortality in COVID-19 was thus 12.7%, the highest rate observed in one clinic was 29.7%. The Clinique Générale-Beaulieu, Genève achieved the lowest mortality rate of 0% in COVID-19.

The best hospitals with regard to COVID-19 (Corona, laboratory-confirmed), mortality

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20,8% more information
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20,9% more information

Profile of the key figure COVID-19 (Corona, laboratory-confirmed), mortality

About the indicator «Mortality rate»

Relative proportion of deaths in hospital for a specific intervention or disease per hospital.

The hospitals sometimes treat groups of patients with different case severity. Therefore, the FOPH determines a rate of expected deaths per hospital and procedure. For the quality comparison, we use the ratio between the expected and the actually observed deaths (per intervention and per hospital). This is called risk adjustment. For this reason, it can occasionally happen that a hospital performs better in the ranking even though it has a slightly higher percentage of deaths.

Please note that we use the FOPH data per hospital site in order to achieve the most precise statements possible.

Strengths:

A low number of deaths is the main aim of each treatment and therefore a crucial indicator for patients. A low mortality rate is an indicator of effectively avoiding complications and good treatment processes in the hospital (e.g. quality of surgical techniques, avoidance of errors and complications etc)

Limits:

Unfortunately, mortality rates are not available for all interventions. It is not sure that results are transferable to similar interventions. Also, mortality rates are only meaningful when a sufficient number of cases is reached. Especially with interventions with a low risk of death the needed number of cases is very high and is only reached by large hospitals. For small hospitals it is often not possible to give a meaningful statement (while small case numbers are per se unfavorable, especially with complex interventions). Mortality rates are risk adjusted by the BAG by age and gender of the patient (for details please see the corresponding publications by BAG). A number of specialists have criticized this form of risk adjustment as inadequate. Also it needs to be noted that differences in patterns of relocating patients can introduce bias to mortality rates.

There are patient-ratings about this topic

Ratings from patients about this topic:

 verified rating about the UniversitätsSpital Zürich
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The rhinoplasty was carried out in an older hospital where unfortunately the hygiene regulations were not sufficiently taken into account. In addition, coronavirus measures did not appear to be taken seriously, which further increased concerns about safety.  (surgeon: Ms. Dr. Martina Schneider)

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transl. from german, inpatient treatment in May.2021, date of rating: 27.10.2023

 verified rating about the RehaClinic Zurzach, Bad Zurzach
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Unfortunately only a business for which financial success is more important than well-being and the success of the treatment. Treating doctor does not make a competent impression. There are no Covid tests, distances between patients, etc. here. So probably no Covid either. 
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Jan.2022, date of rating: 17.01.2022

 verified rating about the Spital Muri, Muri AG
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Got a new hip joint, am completely satisfied with everything! The whole hospital stay was very pleasant and the entire staff - despite Corona - was always very attentive and friendly. 

About the surgery:
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Artificial hip joint received because of arthrosis, I have a history of congenital hip dysplasia that was operated on as a child. I was able to leave the hospital after 3 days. Hassle free healing. Mr. Kleppi is a great and very personable doctor, always had time for questions and explained everything (surgeon: Dr. Tilmann Kleppi)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Oct.2021, date of rating: 12.01.2022

 verified rating about the Privatklinik Hohenegg, Meilen
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Entered and got infected with Corona! No wonder, given the bad measures. Patients crouched on each other and there were no controls or testing options. Had to really energetically ask for a test. After I was positive I was left alone in the room and was not taken care of. 
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Nov.2021, date of rating: 04.12.2021

 verified rating about the Kantonsspital Schaffhausen
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I went to the emergency room with a cold because I couldn't find a family doctor for two days to take me in. Now I was put in a waiting tent outside at 9 ° C with alleged corona symptoms. I only need a doctor's certificate and now sit outside and freeze ... hello cystitis 
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Oct.2021, date of rating: 12.10.2021

 verified rating about the Rehaklinik Seewis, Seewis Dorf
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A lively, loving house. Highly competent medical care by Dr. Michele Genoni. Sporty therapists. Generous single rooms. Star cuisine. Familial strategy. Sensitive but consistent protective measures against Covid. A house to recommend. 
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in May.2021, date of rating: 07.10.2021

 verified rating about the UniversitätsSpital Zürich
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Going to the emergency after registering with my family doctor because of severe left-sided pain. Isolated despite complete vaccination (months before entry) and negative Covid-19 PCR test (hours before entry). After 4 hours I was given the same results as written in the assignment report 
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Oct.2021, date of rating: 05.10.2021

 verified rating about the UniversitätsSpital Zürich
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If you ask why the result is delivered earlier in other hospitals (covidtest), you get the answer: then you just have to go to another hospital! You do that too! (Operator). Lots of sayings on the walls but nothing behind them. Customer friendliness à la usz 
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Mar.2018, date of rating: 30.06.2021

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Covid-19 protection concept poorly implemented. Management cannot deal with criticism. 
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Nov.2020, date of rating: 17.12.2020

 verified rating about the Klinik Beau-Site, Bern
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Hotel business and care inadequate, as too few staff. Rigorous Covid regulations for single rooms, however during nightshift they handle the regulations loosely. The private rooms are small, unadorned and loveless. 
transl. from german, date of rating: 27.11.2020

 verified rating about the Rehaklinik Dussnang
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The rehab Dussnang has completely failed during the corona crisis, unfortunately. it is understandable they send employees to short-time working, however patients should not feel this. Therapies were put on a minimum, breakfast with cold, damp bread and elderly were left completely alone 
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in May.2020, date of rating: 03.06.2020

 verified rating about the Hirslanden Bern AG (Gruppe)
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Very good and competent 

About the surgery:
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5x aorta-coronaric bypass (surgeon: Dr. Mario Stalder)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Jun.2015, date of rating: 29.01.2016

 unverified rating about the Rehaklinik Hasliberg, Hasliberg Hohfluh
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Unfortunately, the rehab was bad for me. The required therapy could not be offered due to poor planning. Negligent handling of Covid. Very bad communication. Haven't received a report to date. 
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Nov.2023, date of rating: 26.01.2024

 unverified rating about the Kantonsspital Graubünden, Chur
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Competence center for Long Covid 
transl. from german, date of rating: 13.11.2021

 unverified rating about the Lindenhofspital, Bern
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Sleep center never again. Incompetent employees, doctors, assistants and operator. Waiting time for appointments is 30 minutes plus, both before and during the Covid situation. Problems are pushed back and forth from doctor to assistant and vice versa 
transl. from german, date of rating: 04.08.2021

 unverified rating about the Klinik Hirslanden Zürich
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For a corona test I had to wait for hours in the cold, with fever and aching limbs, because poor Hirslanden Clinic only provided a container WITHOUT any heating and did not prioritize the patients with complaints for the test but first those without . 
transl. from german, date of rating: 23.01.2021

 unverified rating about the Hirslanden Klinik Aarau
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My rating only relates to the ED. Everything was ok on the ward. I was admitted as a corona patient with moderate severity. The staff was rude and claiming things that were absolutely wrong and were making fun of me. 
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Dec.2020, date of rating: 11.01.2021

 unverified rating about the Asana Spital Menziken
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Staff very, very unfriendly except for the doctors, they behave normally and do what they have to. The nursing staff does not do what they have to but behave like police officers and ask private questions. Corona test doesn't work the first time either, you have to show up several times. 
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Sep.2020, date of rating: 27.10.2020

 unverified rating about the Spitalzentrum Biel
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I came to the ER for a corona test on Saturday. Admission procedure, waiting room, temperature and another measurement by a nurse, then by the way I was told they dont do corona tests! I get a visit card of a other institution where I am able to present on Monday. 
transl. from german, date of rating: 25.07.2020

 unverified rating about the Spitalzentrum Biel
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Fever measure. Sheet with measures, and a 5 min consultation costs 369fr plus Covid test -19 204fr . Test I understand, but 10 min in and out without treatment 369fr. Better to die. 
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Mar.2020, date of rating: 30.04.2020


The data on this page was last updated on May 20, 2022.