PERFORMANCE AT HOSPITAL METROPOLITANO SAN GERMAN
Acute Care Hospital in San German, PR 00683
Performance: Timely and Effective Care - Process of Care Measures
HOSPITAL METROPOLITANO SAN GERMAN
Calle Javilla #8 Al Costado Parque De Bombas San German, PR 00683
Phone: (787) 892-5300
The measures of timely and effective care at Hospital Metropolitano San German 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.
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 | 76% Measure: Evaluation of Left Ventricular Function This heart failure measure is based on a sample size of 37. 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. [2] 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Workers Flu Immunization | 44% Measure: Healthcare Workers Flu Immunization This preventive care measure is based on a sample size of 354. Sample data was collected between 10/01/2014 and 03/31/2015 | Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination. A higher percentage of vaccinated workers is better. |
Stroke Care
The stroke care quality measures show well hospitals follow the standards of stroke care for adults who have had a stroke.
| Measure | Hospital Average | How this Hospital Compares |
|---|---|---|
| Thrombolytic Therapy | 0% Measure: Thrombolytic Therapy This stroke care measure is based on a sample size of 12. Sample data was collected between 04/01/2014 and 03/31/2015 | Percentage of ischemic stroke patients who got medicine to break up a blood clot within 3 hours after symptoms started. [2] A higher percentage is better. |
| Antithrombotic Medication by Day Two | 62% Measure: Antithrombotic Medication by Day Two This stroke care measure is based on a sample size of 24. Sample data was collected between 04/01/2014 and 03/31/2015 | Percentage of ischemic stroke patients who received medicine known to prevent complications caused by blood clots within 2 days of hospital admission. [2] A higher percentage is better. |
| Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Prophylaxis | 83% Measure: Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Prophylaxis This stroke care measure is based on a sample size of 29. Sample data was collected between 04/01/2014 and 03/31/2015 | Percentage of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke patients who received treatment to keep blood clots from forming anywhere in the body within 2 days of hospital admission. [2] A higher percentage is better. |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | 81% Measure: Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy This stroke care measure is based on a sample size of 26. Sample data was collected between 04/01/2014 and 03/31/2015 | Percentage of ischemic stroke patients who received a prescription for medicine known to prevent complications caused by blood clots at discharge. [2] A higher percentage is better. |
| Discharged on Statin Medication | 70% Measure: Discharged on Statin Medication This stroke care measure is based on a sample size of 23. Sample data was collected between 04/01/2014 and 03/31/2015 | Percentage of ischemic stroke patients needing medicine to lower bad cholesterol, who were given a prescription for this medicine at discharge. [2] A higher percentage is better. |
| Stroke Education | 24% Measure: Stroke Education This stroke care measure is based on a sample size of 29. Sample data was collected between 04/01/2014 and 03/31/2015 | Percentage of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke patients or caregivers who received written educational materials about stroke care and prevention during the hospital stay. [2] A higher percentage is better. |
| Assessed for Rehabilitation | 47% Measure: Assessed for Rehabilitation This stroke care measure is based on a sample size of 30. Sample data was collected between 04/01/2014 and 03/31/2015 | Percentage of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke patients who were evaluated for rehabilitation services. [2] A higher percentage is better. |
- [2] Data submitted were based on a sample of cases/patients.