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St Vincents East is a Voluntary non-profit - Private Acute Care Hospitals located in Birmingham Alabama Emergency services are offered here meaning that staff is available at all hours to address unexpected and life-threatening conditions This hospital has a very high rate of patient satisfaction; of the patients surveyed 73 indicated that they would definitely recommend this hospital to others
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The FindTheBest Smart Rating is created by weighting the factors that are the most important when looking at hospitals Through extensive research we have found the best set of measures for assessing the quality of a hospital
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The rate of hospital acquired conditions is a good measure of the quality of a hospital Carelessness may result in foreign objects remaining in the body after surgery an inattentive staff may not prevent falls or trauma and unclean practices can lead to infection
The mortality rates for serious conditions are a good measure of a hospitals track record and quality of care Heart attack heart failure and pneumonia are some of the most common and deadly conditions for which people visit the hospital
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St Vincent`s East
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St Vincents East
1946
Rooted in the loving ministry ofjesus as healer, we commit ourselves to serving all persons with special attention to those who are poor and vulnerable our catholic health ministry is dedicated to spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of individuals and communities we are advocates for a compassionate and just society through our actions and our words
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Number of Cases - This hospital had 1,150 cases in 2012, which is greater than the national average. This number can give you an idea of the size and scope of the facility, and it makes up 12% of the smart rating.Medicare Performance Score - This score is derived from clinical care outcomes and patient experience, and is a holistic assessment of how well the hospital cares for its patients. It makes up 12% of the smart rating.Care Outcomes - Various outcome measures, including mortality rates from heart attacks and pneumonia, reflect the quality of care provided at a hospital. For example, this hospital reported a pneumonia mortality rate of 17.3%, which is worse than the national rate of 11.80%. This number comprises the remaining 16% of the smart rating.
C.diff - Clostridium difficile, or C.diff, is a naturally occurring bacteria found in human intestines. However, in hospital settings, where many patients are taking antibiotics that kill off most of the bacteria in the colon, C.diff can proliferate dangerously, causing diarrhea, pain, and even death.Surgical Site Infections - Hysterectomies and colon surgeries are fairly common procedures in hospitals, and infections during or after these procedures can cause life-threatening complications.Catheter Associated UTI - A urinary catheter that is left in for a long time can cause a urinary tract infection.Vascular Catheter Associated Infection - This occurs when a catheter is inserted and introduces bacteria into the system due to improper sterilization or catheter maintenance. The bacteria can come from the skin or from the catheter itself.
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North Baldwin Infirmary
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North Baldwin Infirmary Foundation
1993
Number of Cases - This hospital had 69 cases in 2012, which is less than the national average. This number can give you an idea of the size and scope of the facility, and it makes up 12% of the smart rating.Medicare Performance Score - This score is derived from clinical care outcomes and patient experience, and is a holistic assessment of how well the hospital cares for its patients. It makes up 12% of the smart rating.Care Outcomes - Various outcome measures, including mortality rates from heart attacks and pneumonia, reflect the quality of care provided at a hospital. For example, this hospital reported a pneumonia mortality rate of 14%, which is worse than the national rate of 11.80%. This number comprises the remaining 16% of the smart rating.
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