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Dale Medical Center is a Government - Hospital District Acute Care Hospitals located in Ozark Alabama Emergency services are offered here meaning that staff is available at all hours to address unexpected and life-threatening conditions Patients who were surveyed at this hospital did not feel as though they experienced a superior level of care; only 58 would definitely recommend this hospital to others
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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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The overall patient experience can tell you a lot about doctors bedside manner and the general quality of the hospital Although each patients stay at the hospital is different this number can give you an idea of how well-cared for most patients feel Here at Dale Medical Center most patients did not feel as though their care was good enough In fact 11 of people rated this hospital a 6 or lower
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Clear communication from doctors and nurses is essential to delivering quality care Hospital staff has a responsibility to the patient even after discharge; without proper instructions patients are more likely to take medication incorrectly or not complete the regimen Staff at Dale Medical Center is performing below the expected level of communication Hospital staff should make sure they are clearly explaining treatment and recovery to their patients
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Dale Medical Center
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Number of Cases - This hospital had 206 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 11.3%, which is better than the national rate of 11.80%. This number comprises the remaining 16% of the smart rating.
21.5
17.6
5.9
32%
126 Hospital Ave Ozark, Alabama 36360
Dale Medical Center in Ozark, Alabama (dalemedical.org)
010021


Citizens Baptist Medical Center
Voluntary non-profit - Private Compare Voluntary non-profit - Private Hospitals
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Number of Cases - This hospital had 232 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 11.1%, which is better than the national rate of 11.80%. This number comprises the remaining 16% of the smart rating.
22.7
16.5
27%
604 Stone Avenue Talladega, Alabama 35161
Citizens Baptist Medical Center in Talladega, Alabama (bhsala.com)
010101