PERFORMANCE AT CARTHAGE AREA HOSPITAL, INC
Critical Access Hospital in Carthage, NY 13619
Performance: Timely and Effective Care - Process of Care Measures
CARTHAGE AREA HOSPITAL, INC
1001 West Street Carthage, NY 13619
Phone: (315) 493-1000
The measures of timely and effective care at Carthage Area Hospital, Inc 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 | 5 hours 15 minutes Measure: Time Before Admission This emergency department measure is based on a sample size of 25. 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. [2, 3] A lower time before admission is better. |
| Transfer Time | 1 hour 40 minutes Measure: Transfer Time This emergency department measure is based on a sample size of 24. 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. [2, 3] A lower transfer time is better. |
Heart Failure Care
The adequate treatment for heart failure patients depends on the area of heart affected. The "evaluation of the left ventricular systolic function" is a test that helps health providers determine whether the left side of the heart is pumping properly.
| Measure | Hospital Average | How this Hospital Compares |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation of Left Ventricular Function | 93% Measure: Evaluation of Left Ventricular Function This heart failure measure is based on a sample size of 14. Sample data was collected between 04/01/2014 and 03/31/2015 | Heart failure patients given an evaluation of Left Ventricular Systolic (LVS) function. This evaluation can tell your doctor whether the left side of your heart is pumping properly. [3] A higher percentage of LVS evaluation 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 | 57% Measure: Patients Flu Immunization This preventive care measure is based on a sample size of 104. Sample data was collected between 10/01/2014 and 03/31/2015 | Percentage of patients assessed and given influenza vaccination. [2, 3] A higher percentage of vaccinated patients is better. |
- [2] Data submitted were based on a sample of cases/patients.
- [3] Results are based on a shorter time period than required.