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St Vincents East is a Voluntary non-profit - Private Acute Care Hospitals located in Birmingham 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 73 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
Registries :	Nursing Care
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Registries	Nursing Care
Nonprofit Organization	St Vincents East
Year Founded	1946
Mission Statement	Rooted in the loving ministry ofjesus as healer, we commit ourselves to serving all persons with special attention to those who are poor and vulnerable our catholic health ministry is dedicated to spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of individuals and communities we are advocates for a compassionate and just society through our actions and our words Asset AmountIncome AmountRevenue Amount
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 1,150 cases in 2012, which is greater 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 17.3%, 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	18.2
Heart Failure Readmission Rates	20.7
Pneumonia Readmission Rates	17.2
Readmission Rate After Hip or Knee Surgery	5.8
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 St Vincents East patients experienced a fairly average level of care
Survey Response Rate	35%
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 St Vincents East is performing below the expected level of communication Hospital staff should make sure they are clearly explaining treatment and recovery to their patients
Address	50 Medical Park East Drive Birmingham, Alabama 35235
Neighborhood	Huffman
Website	St Vincent`s East in Birmingham, Alabama (stvhs.com)
Provider Number	010011

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