PERFORMANCE AT BENEFIS TETON MEDICAL CENTER
Critical Access Hospital in Choteau, MT 59422
Performance: Timely and Effective Care - Process of Care Measures
BENEFIS TETON MEDICAL CENTER
915 4th St Nw Choteau, MT 59422
Phone: (406) 466-5763
The measures of timely and effective care at Benefis Teton Medical Center show how rapidly patients received recommended treatments known to get the best results for certain medical conditions. The timely and effective care measures (also known as “process of care” measures) indicate the percentage of patients who received timely treatments for common conditions, serious medical conditions or surgical procedures. These quality measures only apply to patients for whom the recommended treatment would be appropriate.
The data and graphs below compare applicable quality measures with state and national averages. Notice that small differences between different hospitals wont necessary indicate a material difference in the real world.
Emergency Department Care
The emergency department quality measures comprise sample data of all hospitalized inpatients, regardless of diagnosis or clinical condition. The waiting times at different hospitals varies depending on the number of factors including: number of patients seen, staffing levels, hospital efficiency, admitting procedures and the availability of beds for admitted patients.
| Measure | Hospital Average | How this Hospital Compares |
|---|---|---|
| Time Before Admission | 1 hour 48 minutes Measure: Time Before Admission This emergency department measure is based on a sample size of 13. Sample data was collected between 04/01/2014 and 03/31/2015 | Average time spent in the emergency room before patients were admitted to the hospital. [3] A lower time before admission is better. |
| Transfer Time | 20 minutes Measure: Transfer Time This emergency department measure is based on a sample size of 13. Sample data was collected between 04/01/2014 and 03/31/2015 | Average time patients spent in the emergency room, after the doctor admitted them as an inpatient before being taken to their room. [3] A lower transfer time is better. |
Preventive Care
Hospitals play a key role in promoting and educating patients about preventive services like immunizations, screenings, treatment, and lifestyle changes the preventive care measures shows how well hospitals are providing preventive services in their communities.
| Measure | Hospital Average | How this Hospital Compares |
|---|---|---|
| Patients Flu Immunization | 91% Measure: Patients Flu Immunization This preventive care measure is based on a sample size of 11. Sample data was collected between 10/01/2014 and 03/31/2015 | Percentage of patients assessed and given influenza vaccination. [3] A higher percentage of vaccinated patients is better. |
- [3] Results are based on a shorter time period than required.