Baptist Princeton

Detailed report on the hospital located in Birmingham, Alabama (AL).

Baptist Princeton is a non-profit acute care hospital based at 701 Princeton Avenue Southwest in Birmingham, AL. The facility is accredited and provides emergency services. The mortality rate for heart attack patients at the facility is no different than the national rate. The patient mortality rate is also no different than the national rate. In 2006, a total of 3,948 Medicare patients were given 29,743 days of PPS inpatient care and services. The provider was reimbursed $53,232,938 by Medicare for those services. In 2006, 394 Medicare patients were given 4,977 days of Non-PPS inpatient care and services. 10,533 Medicare patients were given outpatient care and services by this provider in 2006. The provider was reimbursed $7,758,007 by Medicare for these services.

When compared to state levels, heart failure patients at this facility are more likely to be given an evaluation of their LVS function, be given discharge instructions, and be given smoking cessation advice or counseling. Pneumonia patients at this facility are more likely to be given smoking cessation advice or counseling. Surgery patients at this hospital are more likely to receive preventitive antibiotics 1 hour before incision and have their preventitve antibiotics stopped within 24 hours after surgery.

When compared to other hospitals in the state, pneumonia patients at this facility are less likely to assessed and given an influenza vaccination and assessed and given a pneumococcal vaccination.

Report Contents

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Quality Measures
Mortality Rates
Treatment Figures
Financials
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Facility Type

Acute Care

Ownership Type

Voluntary Non-Profit - Church

Address

701 Princeton Avenue Southwest
Birmingham, AL 35211

Phone Number

(205) 783-3800

Geographic Coordinates

33.499739, -86.84518

* The accuracy of these coordinates is at a address level.

Accredited

Indicates whether the facility is accredited.

This Provider: Yes
Birmingham: 10 (100.00%)
Jefferson County: 11 (100.00%)
Alabama: 75 (74.26%)
United States: 3,333 (77.01%)

Emergency Services

Indicates whether the facility offers emergency care services.

This Provider: Yes
Birmingham: 10 (100.00%)
Jefferson County: 11 (100.00%)
Alabama: 94 (93.07%)
United States: 3,947 (91.20%)

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Quality Measures

Heart Attack Patients Given Inhibitor or ARB

The percentage of heart attack patients given ace inhibitor or arb for left ventricular systolic dysfunction (lvsd). The sample size for this measure was 131 patients.

This Provider: 87.00%
Birmingham: 88.25%
Jefferson County: 88.89%
Alabama: 77.94%
United States: 82.44%

Heart Attack Patients Given Aspirin at Discharge

The percentage of heart attack patients given aspirin at discharge. The sample size for this measure was 409 patients.

This Provider: 97.00%
Birmingham: 97.63%
Jefferson County: 96.78%
Alabama: 87.44%
United States: 90.10%

Heart Attack Patients Given Beta Blocker at Discharge

The percentage of heart attack patients given beta blocker at discharge. The sample size for this measure was 381 patients.

This Provider: 100.00%
Birmingham: 97.25%
Jefferson County: 96.78%
Alabama: 86.09%
United States: 89.74%

Heart Attack Patients Given PCI within 90 Minutes

The percentage of heart attack patients given pci within 90 minutes of arrival. The sample size for this measure was 6 patients.

Note:

The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.

This Provider: 33.00%
Birmingham: 66.83%
Jefferson County: 66.83%
Alabama: 61.48%
United States: 53.85%

Heart Failure Patients Given ACE Inhibitor or ARB

The percentage of heart failure patients given ace inhibitor or arb for left ventricular systolic dysfunction (lvsd). The sample size for this measure was 238 patients.

This Provider: 81.00%
Birmingham: 78.33%
Jefferson County: 80.10%
Alabama: 79.57%
United States: 82.00%

Heart Failure Patients Given Discharge Instructions

The percentage of heart failure patients given discharge instructions. The sample size for this measure was 383 patients.

This Provider: 67.00%
Birmingham: 64.11%
Jefferson County: 63.20%
Alabama: 54.40%
United States: 60.95%

Pneumonia Patients Given Influenza Vaccination

The percentage of pneumonia patients assessed and given influenza vaccination. The sample size for this measure was 70 patients.

Note:

Measure reflects the hospital's indication that its submission was based on a sample of its relevant discharges.

This Provider: 44.00%
Birmingham: 51.17%
Jefferson County: 48.57%
Alabama: 62.12%
United States: 69.93%

Pneumonia Patients Given Antibiotics within 4 Hours

The percentage of pneumonia patients given initial antibiotic(s) within 4 hours after arrival. The sample size for this measure was 281 patients.

Note:

Measure reflects the hospital's indication that its submission was based on a sample of its relevant discharges.

This Provider: 88.00%
Birmingham: 76.89%
Jefferson County: 77.30%
Alabama: 79.23%
United States: 80.14%

Pneumonia Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice

The percentage of pneumonia patients given smoking cessation advice or counseling. The sample size for this measure was 102 patients.

Note:

Measure reflects the hospital's indication that its submission was based on a sample of its relevant discharges.

This Provider: 98.00%
Birmingham: 74.11%
Jefferson County: 76.70%
Alabama: 77.14%
United States: 79.65%

Pneumonia Patients whose Blood Culture Performed Prior to Antibiotics

The percentage of pneumonia patients whose initial emergency room blood culture was performed prior to the administration of the first hospital dose of antibiotics. The sample size for this measure was 167 patients.

Note:

Measure reflects the hospital's indication that its submission was based on a sample of its relevant discharges.

This Provider: 92.00%
Birmingham: 81.78%
Jefferson County: 82.70%
Alabama: 89.49%
United States: 90.43%

Surgery Patients Given Appropriate Antibiotics

The percentage of surgery patients who received the appropriate preventative antibiotic(s) for their surgery. The sample size for this measure was 80 patients.

Note:

Measure reflects the hospital's indication that its submission was based on a sample of its relevant discharges.

This Provider: 99.00%
Birmingham: 89.56%
Jefferson County: 89.50%
Alabama: 87.76%
United States: 89.88%

Heart Attack Patients Given Aspirin at Arrival

The percentage of heart attack patients given aspirin at arrival. The sample size for this measure was 299 patients.

This Provider: 97.00%
Birmingham: 98.25%
Jefferson County: 98.00%
Alabama: 87.07%
United States: 92.45%

Heart Attack Patients Given Beta Blocker at Arrival

The percentage of heart attack patients given beta blocker at arrival. The sample size for this measure was 239 patients.

This Provider: 96.00%
Birmingham: 96.88%
Jefferson County: 95.67%
Alabama: 81.48%
United States: 87.23%

Heart Attack Patients Given Fibrinolytic Medication within 30 Minutes

The percentage of heart attack patients given fibrinolytic medication within 30 minutes of arrival. The sample size for this measure was 3 patients.

Note:

The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.

This Provider: 33.00%
Birmingham: 58.25%
Jefferson County: 46.60%
Alabama: 24.70%
United States: 31.22%

Heart Attack Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice

The percentage of heart attack patients given smoking cessation advice or counseling. The sample size for this measure was 168 patients.

This Provider: 99.00%
Birmingham: 95.00%
Jefferson County: 95.56%
Alabama: 85.38%
United States: 87.61%

Heart Failure Patients Given Evaluation of LVS Function

The percentage of heart failure patients given an evaluation of left ventricular systolic (lvs) function. The sample size for this measure was 443 patients.

This Provider: 97.00%
Birmingham: 87.00%
Jefferson County: 88.20%
Alabama: 79.12%
United States: 83.53%

Heart Failure Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice

The percentage of heart failure patients given smoking cessation advice or counseling. The sample size for this measure was 86 patients.

This Provider: 100.00%
Birmingham: 89.67%
Jefferson County: 90.70%
Alabama: 77.65%
United States: 81.61%

Pneumonia Patients Given Pneumococcal Vaccination

The percentage of pneumonia patients assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination. The sample size for this measure was 186 patients.

Note:

Measure reflects the hospital's indication that its submission was based on a sample of its relevant discharges.

This Provider: 44.00%
Birmingham: 55.00%
Jefferson County: 56.00%
Alabama: 61.16%
United States: 69.00%

Pneumonia Patients Given Oxygenation Assessment

The percentage of pneumonia patients given oxygenation assessment. The sample size for this measure was 341 patients.

Note:

Measure reflects the hospital's indication that its submission was based on a sample of its relevant discharges.

This Provider: 100.00%
Birmingham: 99.44%
Jefferson County: 99.40%
Alabama: 98.52%
United States: 99.26%

Pneumonia Patients Given Most Appropriate Antibiotics

The percentage of pneumonia patients given the most appropriate initial antibiotic(s). The sample size for this measure was 212 patients.

Note:

Measure reflects the hospital's indication that its submission was based on a sample of its relevant discharges.

This Provider: 89.00%
Birmingham: 84.78%
Jefferson County: 84.90%
Alabama: 81.43%
United States: 82.91%

Surgery Patients Given Antibiotics 1 Hour Before Incision

The percentage of surgery patients who received preventative antibiotic(s) 1 hour before incision. The sample size for this measure was 319 patients.

Note:

Measure reflects the hospital's indication that its submission was based on a sample of its relevant discharges.

This Provider: 95.00%
Birmingham: 75.33%
Jefferson County: 76.50%
Alabama: 73.91%
United States: 76.95%

Surgery Patients whose Antibiotics Stopped within 24 Hours of Surgery

The percentage of surgery patients whose preventative antibiotic(s) are stopped within 24 hours after surgery. The sample size for this measure was 306 patients.

Note:

Measure reflects the hospital's indication that its submission was based on a sample of its relevant discharges.

This Provider: 90.00%
Birmingham: 59.33%
Jefferson County: 59.20%
Alabama: 70.30%
United States: 71.77%

Mortality Rates

30-Day Mortality Rate from Heart Attack

This hospitals 30 day patient death (mortality) rate from heart attack. The value is one of three types: Better, no different, or worse than the national rate.

No different than National Rate

30-Day Mortality Rate from Heart Failure

This hospitals 30 day patient death (mortality) rate from heart failure. The value is one of three types: Better, no different, or worse than the national rate.

No different than National Rate

Treatment Figures

PPS Inpatients

The number of prospective payment system inpatients treated by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part A in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. ^[1]

This Provider: 3,948
Birmingham Average: 3,290
Jefferson County Average: 3,170
Alabama Average: 1,871
United States Average: 2,267

PPS Inpatient Utilization Days

The number of days of prospective payment system inpatient care that are chargeable to Medicare Part A facility utilization by this provider in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. ^[1]

This Provider: 29,743
Birmingham Average: 24,722
Jefferson County Average: 24,087
Alabama Average: 13,294
United States Average: 17,102

Non-PPS Inpatients

The number of non prospective payment system inpatients treated by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part A in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. ^[1]

This Provider: 394
Birmingham Average: 578
Jefferson County Average: 534
Alabama Average: 311
United States Average: 371

Non-PPS Inpatient Utilization Days

The number of days of non prospective payment system inpatient care that are chargeable to Medicare Part A facility utilization by this provider in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. ^[1]

This Provider: 4,977
Birmingham Average: 7,892
Jefferson County Average: 7,302
Alabama Average: 3,874
United States Average: 3,791

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.

Note:

These figures may include data from other departments at this facility.

This Provider: 10,533
Birmingham Average: 10,734
Jefferson County Average: 10,734
Alabama Average: 6,377
United States Average: 7,242

PPS Inpatient Days

The number of days of prospective payment system inpatient care given by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part A in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. ^[1]

This Provider: 30,146
Birmingham Average: 25,124
Jefferson County Average: 24,475
Alabama Average: 13,446
United States Average: 17,255

PPS Inpatient Discharges

The number of prospective payment system inpatient discharges made by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part A in 2006. A discharge is defined as a formal release from a hospital or skilled nursing facility. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. ^[1]

This Provider: 5,267
Birmingham Average: 4,135
Jefferson County Average: 3,991
Alabama Average: 2,497
United States Average: 2,995

Non-PPS Inpatient Days

The number of days of non prospective payment system inpatient care given by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part A in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. ^[1]

This Provider: 5,007
Birmingham Average: 7,945
Jefferson County Average: 7,348
Alabama Average: 3,900
United States Average: 3,834

Non-PPS Inpatient Discharges

The number of non prospective payment system inpatient discharges made by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part A in 2006. A discharge is defined as a formal release from a hospital or skilled nursing facility. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. ^[1]

This Provider: 472
Birmingham Average: 642
Jefferson County Average: 592
Alabama Average: 350
United States Average: 450

Financials

Medicare PPS Inpatient Payments

The total prospective payment system inpatient associated Medicare Part A payments, plus passthrough, made to this provider in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. ^[1]

This Provider: $53,232,938
Birmingham Average: $42,832,286
Jefferson County Average: $40,580,438
Alabama Average: $18,635,782
United States Average: $28,006,530

Medicare Payments Per PPS Inpatient Day

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered prospective payment system inpatient day in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. ^[1]

This Provider: $1,766
Birmingham Average: $1,705
Jefferson County Average: $1,658
Alabama Average: $1,386
United States Average: $1,623

Medicare Payments Per PPS Inpatient Discharge

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered prospective payment system inpatient discharge in 2006. A discharge is defined as a formal release from a hospital or skilled nursing facility. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. ^[1]

This Provider: $10,107
Birmingham Average: $10,359
Jefferson County Average: $10,168
Alabama Average: $7,464
United States Average: $9,352

Medicare Non-PPS Inpatient Payments

The total non prospective payment system inpatient associated Medicare Part A payments, plus passthrough, made to this provider in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. ^[1]

This Provider: $3,794,250
Birmingham Average: $6,265,509
Jefferson County Average: $5,928,511
Alabama Average: $2,912,401
United States Average: $4,323,113

Medicare Payments Per Non-PPS Inpatient Day

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered non prospective payment system inpatient day in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. ^[1]

This Provider: $758
Birmingham Average: $789
Jefferson County Average: $807
Alabama Average: $747
United States Average: $1,128

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.

Note:

These figures may include data from other departments at this facility.

This Provider: $7,758,007
Birmingham Average: $7,461,170
Jefferson County Average: $7,461,170
Alabama Average: $3,899,550
United States Average: $5,694,349

Medicare Payments Per PPS Inpatient

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered prospective payment system inpatient in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. ^[1]

This Provider: $13,484
Birmingham Average: $13,017
Jefferson County Average: $12,803
Alabama Average: $9,960
United States Average: $12,356

Medicare Payments Per PPS Inpatient Utilization Day

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered prospective payment system inpatient utilization day in 2006. This measure includes full days, coinsurance days, and lifetime reserve days. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. ^[1]

This Provider: $1,790
Birmingham Average: $1,733
Jefferson County Average: $1,685
Alabama Average: $1,402
United States Average: $1,638

Medicare Payments Per Non-PPS Inpatient

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered non prospective payment system inpatient in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. ^[1]

This Provider: $9,630
Birmingham Average: $10,846
Jefferson County Average: $11,099
Alabama Average: $9,375
United States Average: $11,654

Medicare Payments Per Non-PPS Inpatient Utilization Day

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered non prospective payment system inpatient utilization day in 2006. This measure includes full days, coinsurance days, and lifetime reserve days. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. ^[1]

This Provider: $762
Birmingham Average: $794
Jefferson County Average: $812
Alabama Average: $752
United States Average: $1,140

Medicare Payments Per Non-PPS Inpatient Discharge

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered non prospective payment system inpatient discharge in 2006. A discharge is defined as a formal release from a hospital or skilled nursing facility. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. ^[1]

This Provider: $8,039
Birmingham Average: $9,757
Jefferson County Average: $10,012
Alabama Average: $8,324
United States Average: $9,611

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.

Note:

These figures may include data from other departments at this facility.

This Provider: $737
Birmingham Average: $695
Jefferson County Average: $695
Alabama Average: $612
United States Average: $786

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Birmingham at a Glance

People

Birmingham had a total population of 242,820 in 2000, of which 60,807 were children under the age of 18 and 32,682 were seniors 65 and older. The median age was 34.3.

Total Population:: 242,820
Males:: 112,046 (46.1%)
Female:: 130,774 (53.9%)
Median Age:: 34.3
Children (0-17):: 60,807 (25.0%)
Adults (18-64):: 149,331 (61.5%)
Seniors (65+):: 32,682 (13.5%)

Health

The average number of disabilities per resident is 0.47, which does not include institutionalized individuals.

Disabilities:: 0.47 (Per Capita)
Dialysis Centers:: 12
Doctors:: 3,350
Home Agencies:: 10
Hospitals:: 10
Nursing Homes:: 25
Medical Suppliers:: 174
Rehab Centers:: 15

Wealth

The median family income in 1999 was $31,851 while the median household income was $26,735. Roughly 24.03% of the population live in poverty.

Family Income:: $31,851
Household Income:: $26,735
In Poverty:: 24.03%

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