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FMC Crawford County Kidney Center
Detailed report on the dialysis center located in Bucyrus, Ohio (OH).
FMC Crawford County Kidney Center is an average sized dialysis clinic with 12 stations based at 701 Tiffin Street in Bucyrus, OH. The for-profit facility is operated by Fresenius Medical Care, which runs other dialysis facilities. The center was certified by Medicare in 1997. The facility offers in-center hemodialysis services. The patient survival category for this clinic is average.
Staff is made up of the full time equivalent of 2.17 registered nurses, 0.65 nursing aides, 4.83 technicians, 0.41 social workers, 0.25 dieticians, 1.45 administrators, 1.07 managers, and 0.60 other employees. A total of 74 Medicare patients were given outpatient care and services in 2006, and the provider was reimbursed $1,324,670 by Medicare. This provider furnished 49,347 units of epoetin to patients in 2006, which is below average when compared nationally. The number of patients that have a URR of 65% or more is on par with national levels. Patients with a HCT of 33% or higher is close to national levels.
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Operated By
Ownership Type
Address
Bucyrus, OH 44820
Phone Number
Geographic Coordinates
Certification Date
Stations
The total number of dialysis stations the facility operates. Each patient is assigned to a station when receiving dialysis treatment. Typically, a single station can offers one type of dialysis but different types of stations can be offered per facility.
- This Provider
- 12
- Ohio Average
- 16
- United States Average
- 17
Services
In-Center Hemodialysis Service
Indicates whether the facility offers hemodialysis services on site. Hemodialysis is the process of pumping blood through a dialyzer with dialysate. After being cleaned, the cleansed blood is the returned to the body.
- This Provider
- Yes
- Ohio
- 190 (91.35%) Offer this Service
- United States
- 4,686 (96.96%) Offer this Service
Home Hemodialysis Training Service
Indicates whether the facility offers hemodialysis training at patients' place of residence.
- This Provider
- No
- Ohio
- 36 (17.31%) Offer this Service
- United States
- 806 (16.68%) Offer this Service
Late Shift Service
Indicates whether the facility has a shift starting at 5:00 PM or later.
- This Provider
- No
- Ohio
- 54 (25.96%) Offer this Service
- United States
- 931 (19.26%) Offer this Service
In-Center Peritoneal Service
Indicates whether the facility offers peritoneal services on site. Peritoneal dialysis is the process running a sterile solution of minerals and glucose through a tube into the peritoneal cavity. The dialysate is left for a period of time to absorb the waste products and then drained.
- This Provider
- No
- Ohio
- 91 (43.75%) Offer this Service
- United States
- 2,235 (46.24%) Offer this Service
Quality Measures
Patient Survival
The patient survival category set by Medicare and Medicaid directly. Facilities fall into one of three categories; better than expected, as expected, or worse than expected.
As Expected
Patients with URR of 65% or More
The number and percentage of patients that had a urea reduction ratio of 65% or higher. The URR is a measure used to quantify hemodialysis treatment. A higher value is better, with the minimum accepted value by Medicare and Medicaid being 65%.
- This Provider
- 53 (98.00%)
- Ohio
- 9,576 (94.34%)
- United States
- 225,886 (94.68%)
Patients with HCT of 33% or More
The number and percentage of patients that had a hematocrit level of 33% or higher. The hematocrit level of an individual is considered an integral part of their complete blood count. Typical hematocrit levels are 38% to 52% in males and 37% to 47% in females.
- This Provider
- 49 (98.00%)
- Ohio
- 9,239 (92.47%)
- United States
- 221,150 (92.20%)
Staff
Registered Nurses on Staff
The number of full time equivalent registered nurses employed on staff by this provider in 2006. Staff and on call employees are mutually exclusive.
- This Provider
- 2.17
- Ohio Average
- 3.76
- United States Average
- 3.91
Licensed Practical Nurses on Staff
The number of full time equivalent licensed practical nurses employed on staff by this provider in 2006. Staff and on call employees are mutually exclusive.
- This Provider
- 0.00
- Ohio Average
- 0.67
- United States Average
- 0.82
Doctors on Staff
The number of full time equivalent doctors employed on staff by this provider in 2006. Staff and on call employees are mutually exclusive.
- This Provider
- 0.00
- Ohio Average
- 0.01
- United States Average
- 0.09
Nursing Aides on Staff
The number of full time equivalent nursing aides employed on staff by this provider in 2006. Staff and on call employees are mutually exclusive.
- This Provider
- 0.65
- Ohio Average
- 0.12
- United States Average
- 0.31
Technicians on Staff
The number of full time equivalent technicians employed on staff by this provider in 2006. Staff and on call employees are mutually exclusive.
- This Provider
- 4.83
- Ohio Average
- 7.19
- United States Average
- 7.03
Social Workers on Staff
The number of full time equivalent social workers employed on staff by this provider in 2006. Staff and on call employees are mutually exclusive.
- This Provider
- 0.41
- Ohio Average
- 0.72
- United States Average
- 0.66
Dieticians on Staff
The number of full time equivalent dieticians employed on staff by this provider in 2006. Staff and on call employees are mutually exclusive.
- This Provider
- 0.25
- Ohio Average
- 0.56
- United States Average
- 0.57
Administrators on Staff
The number of full time equivalent administrators employed on staff by this provider in 2006. Staff and on call employees are mutually exclusive.
- This Provider
- 1.45
- Ohio Average
- 1.63
- United States Average
- 1.79
Management on Staff
The number of full time equivalent management employed on staff by this provider in 2006. Staff and on call employees are mutually exclusive.
- This Provider
- 1.07
- Ohio Average
- 0.82
- United States Average
- 0.82
Others on Staff
The number of full time equivalent other employees employed on staff by this provider in 2006. Staff and on call employees are mutually exclusive.
- This Provider
- 0.60
- Ohio Average
- 0.56
- United States Average
- 0.50
Registered Nurses on Call
The number of full time equivalent registered nurses employed on call at this provider. Staff and on call employees are mutually exclusive.
- This Provider
- 0.00
- Ohio Average
- 0.04
- United States Average
- 0.06
Licensed Practical Nurses on Call
The number of full time equivalent licensed practical nurses employed on call at this provider. Staff and on call employees are mutually exclusive.
- This Provider
- 0.00
- Ohio Average
- 0.00
- United States Average
- 0.01
Doctors on Call
The number of full time equivalent doctors employed on call at this provider. Staff and on call employees are mutually exclusive.
- This Provider
- 0.00
- Ohio Average
- 0.13
- United States Average
- 0.13
Nursing Aides on Call
The number of full time equivalent nursing aides employed on call at this provider. Staff and on call employees are mutually exclusive.
- This Provider
- 0.00
- Ohio Average
- 0.00
- United States Average
- 0.00
Technicians on Call
The number of full time equivalent technicians employed on call at this provider. Staff and on call employees are mutually exclusive.
- This Provider
- 0.00
- Ohio Average
- 0.04
- United States Average
- 0.04
Social Workers on Call
The number of full time equivalent social workers employed on call at this provider. Staff and on call employees are mutually exclusive.
- This Provider
- 0.00
- Ohio Average
- 0.00
- United States Average
- 0.02
Dieticians on Call
The number of full time equivalent dieticians employed on call at this provider. Staff and on call employees are mutually exclusive.
- This Provider
- 0.00
- Ohio Average
- 0.01
- United States Average
- 0.03
Administrators on Call
The number of full time equivalent administrators employed on call at this provider. Staff and on call employees are mutually exclusive.
- This Provider
- 0.00
- Ohio Average
- 0.03
- United States Average
- 0.03
Management on Call
The number of full time equivalent management employed on call at this provider. Staff and on call employees are mutually exclusive.
- This Provider
- 0.00
- Ohio Average
- 0.01
- United States Average
- 0.02
Others on Call
The number of full time equivalent other employees employed on call at this provider. Staff and on call employees are mutually exclusive.
- This Provider
- 0.00
- Ohio Average
- 0.01
- United States Average
- 0.01
Treatment Figures
Units of Epoetin Furnished
The number of units of epoetin (EPO) furnished by this provider to it's patients in 2006.
- This Provider
- 49,347
- Ohio Average
- 528,041
- United States Average
- 259,761
Outpatients
The number of outpatients treated by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part B in 2006. An outpatient is defined as a patient treated in under 24 hours at a qualifying medical facility.
These figures may include data from other departments at this facility.
- This Provider
- 74
- Ohio Average
- 1,153
- United States Average
- 795
Financials
Medicare Outpatient Payments
The total outpatient associated Medicare Part B payments made to this provider in 2006. An outpatient is defined as a patient treated in under 24 hours at a qualifying medical facility.
These figures may include data from other departments at this facility.
- This Provider
- $1,324,670
- Ohio Average
- $2,305,610
- United States Average
- $2,073,232
Medicare Payments Per Outpatient
The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part B covered outpatient in 2006. An outpatient is defined as a patient treated in under 24 hours at a qualifying medical facility.
These figures may include data from other departments at this facility.
- This Provider
- $17,901
- Ohio Average
- $2,000
- United States Average
- $2,609
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Bucyrus at a Glance
People
Bucyrus had a total population of 13,224 in 2000, of which 3,209 were children under the age of 18 and 2,122 were seniors 65 and older. The median age was 38.0.
- Total Population:
- 13,224
- Males:
- 6,259 (47.3%)
- Female:
- 6,965 (52.7%)
- Median Age:
- 38.0
- Children (0-17):
- 3,209 (24.3%)
- Adults (18-64):
- 7,893 (59.7%)
- Seniors (65+):
- 2,122 (16.0%)
Health
The average number of disabilities per resident is 0.39, which does not include institutionalized individuals.
- Disabilities:
- 0.39 (Per Capita)
- Dialysis Centers:
- 1
- Doctors:
- 107
- Home Agencies:
- 0
- Hospitals:
- 1
- Nursing Homes:
- 2
- Medical Suppliers:
- 8
- Rehab Centers:
- 0
Wealth
The median family income in 1999 was $40,120 while the median household income was $32,394. Roughly 11.75% of the population live in poverty.
- Family Income:
- $40,120
- Household Income:
- $32,394
- In Poverty:
- 11.75%
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