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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 |
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. |
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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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Heart Attack Readmission Rates |
18.5 |
Heart Failure Readmission Rates |
22.7 |
Pneumonia Readmission Rates |
16.5 |
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 Citizens Baptist Medical Center most patients did not feel as though their care was good enough In fact 15 of people rated this hospital a 6 or lower |
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Survey Response Rate |
27% |
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 Citizens Baptist 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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Address |
604 Stone Avenue Talladega, Alabama 35161 |
Website |
Citizens Baptist Medical Center in Talladega, Alabama (bhsala.com) |
Provider Number |
010101 |