Elba General Hospital Add to list Write a Review Edit Elba General Hospital is a Government Acute Care Hospital located in Elba 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 79 indicated that they would definitely recommend this hospital to others    : Hospital Ownership    : Government Compare Government Hospitals Hospital Type    : Acute Care Hospital Compare Acute Care Hospitals 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 13 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 11.8%, which is about the same as the national rate of 11.80%. This number comprises the remaining 16% of the smart rating. Be the first to review

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Elba General Hospital
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 13 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 11.8%, which is about the same as the national rate of 11.80%. This number comprises the remaining 16% of the smart rating.
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Heart Failure Readmission Rates	24.3
Pneumonia Readmission Rates	18
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 Elba General Hospital patients report having a wonderful experience; 89 of people rated this hospital a 9 or 10
Survey Response Rate	39%
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 Here at Elba General Hospital doctors and nurses are doing a great job of explaining home recovery and medication to their patients
Address	987 Drayton Street Elba, Alabama 36323
Website	Elba General Hospital in Elba, Alabama (elbaalabama.net)
Provider Number	010027

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