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UAB Highlands
Detailed report on the hospital located in Birmingham, Alabama (AL).
UAB Highlands is a government run acute care hospital based at 1201 11th Avenue South in Birmingham, AL. The facility is accredited and provides emergency services. In 2006, a total of 246 Medicare patients were given 1,107 days of PPS inpatient care and services. The provider was reimbursed $1,908,510 by Medicare for those services. 550 Medicare patients were given outpatient care and services by this provider in 2006. The provider was reimbursed $529,883 by Medicare for these services.
Overall Rating
Quality of Care Rating
Rated 1.00 out of 5 on this user rated measure.
Staff Rating
Rated 1.00 out of 5 on this user rated measure.
Facility Rating
Rated 1.00 out of 5 on this user rated measure.
Promptness Rating
Rated 1.00 out of 5 on this user rated measure.
Facility Type
Ownership Type
Address
Birmingham, AL 35205
Phone Number
Geographic Coordinates
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%)
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 0 patients.
Rate reflects fewer than the maximum possible quarters of data for the measure.
Heart Attack Patients Given Aspirin at Discharge
The percentage of heart attack patients given aspirin at discharge. The sample size for this measure was 0 patients.
Rate reflects fewer than the maximum possible quarters of data for the measure.
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 0 patients.
Rate reflects fewer than the maximum possible quarters of data for the measure.
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 2 patients.
The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.
Rate reflects fewer than the maximum possible quarters of data for the measure.
- This Provider
- 0.00%
- 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 3 patients.
The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.
Rate reflects fewer than the maximum possible quarters of data for the measure.
- This Provider
- 33.00%
- 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 0 patients.
No data is available from the hospital for this measure.
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 5 patients.
The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.
Rate reflects fewer than the maximum possible quarters of data for the measure.
- This Provider
- 100.00%
- 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 1 patients.
The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.
Rate reflects fewer than the maximum possible quarters of data for the measure.
- This Provider
- 0.00%
- 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 2 patients.
The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.
Rate reflects fewer than the maximum possible quarters of data for the measure.
- This Provider
- 100.00%
- 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 27 patients.
- This Provider
- 100.00%
- 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 0 patients.
Rate reflects fewer than the maximum possible quarters of data for the measure.
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 0 patients.
Rate reflects fewer than the maximum possible quarters of data for the measure.
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 0 patients.
Rate reflects fewer than the maximum possible quarters of data for the measure.
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 0 patients.
Rate reflects fewer than the maximum possible quarters of data for the measure.
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 6 patients.
The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.
Rate reflects fewer than the maximum possible quarters of data for the measure.
- This Provider
- 33.00%
- 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 1 patients.
The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.
Rate reflects fewer than the maximum possible quarters of data for the measure.
- 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 5 patients.
The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.
Rate reflects fewer than the maximum possible quarters of data for the measure.
- This Provider
- 40.00%
- 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 10 patients.
The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.
Rate reflects fewer than the maximum possible quarters of data for the measure.
- 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 5 patients.
The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.
Rate reflects fewer than the maximum possible quarters of data for the measure.
- This Provider
- 100.00%
- 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 27 patients.
Rate reflects fewer than the maximum possible quarters of data for the measure.
- This Provider
- 78.00%
- 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 26 patients.
Rate reflects fewer than the maximum possible quarters of data for the measure.
- This Provider
- 23.00%
- 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 data is available from the hospital for this measure.
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 data is available from the hospital for this measure.
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
- 246
- 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
- 1,107
- Birmingham Average
- 24,722
- Jefferson County Average
- 24,087
- Alabama Average
- 13,294
- United States Average
- 17,102
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
- 550
- 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
- 1,131
- 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
- 272
- Birmingham Average
- 4,135
- Jefferson County Average
- 3,991
- Alabama Average
- 2,497
- United States Average
- 2,995
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
- $1,908,510
- 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
- $1,687
- 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
- $7,017
- Birmingham Average
- $10,359
- Jefferson County Average
- $10,168
- Alabama Average
- $7,464
- United States Average
- $9,352
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
- $529,883
- 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
- $7,758
- 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
- $1,724
- Birmingham Average
- $1,733
- Jefferson County Average
- $1,685
- Alabama Average
- $1,402
- United States Average
- $1,638
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
- $963
- Birmingham Average
- $695
- Jefferson County Average
- $695
- Alabama Average
- $612
- United States Average
- $786
News Results
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(Details have not been substantiated)A Review by Anonymous
- Overall:
- Care:
- Staff:
- Facility:
- Promptness:
- Insurance:
- Blue Cross / Blue Shield
- Details:
Uncleanliness is not acceptable in any hospital setting. During cleaning the cafeteria, the floor mats were placed on cafeteria tables and counters. IV's were changed without cleaning the tubing with alcohol. Snack areas were unkept and unclean. As far as care, sheets had many large holes in them. The snack area had no snacks, juice, etc.... It took me 12 hours to get a canister of ice. The departure from the hospital was unsafe. If resturants, hair salons, and other businesses must be inspected for cleanliness then hospitals must raise the bar. Patients should not be sent home to have a high temp due to a secondary infection within less than 24 hours of being dismissed from the hospital.
- Member:
- Anonymous
- Date:
- Friday, April 25, 2008 8:45 PM MST
Discussions
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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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