Mat-su Regional Medical Center Add to list Write a Review Edit Mat-su Regional Medical Center is a Voluntary non-profit - Private Acute Care Hospitals located in Palmer Alaska 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 72 indicated that they would definitely recommend this hospital to others    : Hospital Ownership    : Voluntary non-profit - Private Compare Voluntary non-profit - Private Hospitals Hospital Type    : Acute Care Hospitals Compare Acute Care Hospitalss 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 259 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 12.4%, which is worse than 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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Mat-su Regional Medical Center
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 259 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 12.4%, 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 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	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.
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
Heart Attack Readmission Rates	18.3
Heart Failure Readmission Rates	22.7
Pneumonia Readmission Rates	17.5
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 Mat-su Regional Medical Center patients experienced a fairly average level of care
Survey Response Rate	40%
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 Mat-su Regional Medical Center maintains an average level of communication compared to all other hospitals
Address	2500 South Woodworth Loop Palmer, Alaska 99645
Website	Mat-su Regional Medical Center in Palmer, Alaska (matsuregional.com)
Provider Number	020006

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