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L V Stabler Memorial 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 167 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 12.8%, which is worse 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 Failure Readmission Rates |
21.3 |
Pneumonia Readmission Rates |
16.1 |
Readmission Rate After Hip or Knee Surgery |
5.3 |
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 L V Stabler Memorial Hospital patients tend to have a positive experience; 70 of patients would definitely recommend this hospital to others |
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Survey Response Rate |
34% |
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 L V Stabler Memorial Hospital doctors and nurses are doing a great job of explaining home recovery and medication to their patients |
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Address |
29 L V Stabler Drive Greenville, Alabama 36037 |
Website |
L V Stabler Memorial Hospital in Greenville, Alabama (m.lvstabler.com) |
Provider Number |
010150 |