John Dempsey Hospital

Detailed report on the hospital located in Farmington, Connecticut (CT).

John Dempsey Hospital is a government run acute care hospital based at 263 Farmington Avenue in Farmington, CT. The facility is not 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 2,454 Medicare patients were given 15,825 days of PPS inpatient care and services. The provider was reimbursed $47,901,896 by Medicare for those services. In 2006, 333 Medicare patients were given 4,689 days of Non-PPS inpatient care and services. 13,473 Medicare patients were given outpatient care and services by this provider in 2006. The provider was reimbursed $13,692,143 by Medicare for these services.

When compared to state levels, heart attack patients at this hospital are more likely to be given an inhibitor or ARB.

When compared to other hospitals in the state, heart failure patients at this facility are less likely to be given discharge instructions. Pneumonia patients at this facility are less likely to 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

Government - Local

Address

263 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06032

Phone Number

(860) 679-1145

Geographic Coordinates

41.735082, -72.795828

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

Accredited

Indicates whether the facility is accredited.

This Provider: No
Hartford County: 5 (71.43%)
Connecticut: 27 (87.10%)
United States: 3,333 (77.01%)

Emergency Services

Indicates whether the facility offers emergency care services.

This Provider: Yes
Hartford County: 5 (71.43%)
Connecticut: 28 (90.32%)
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 37 patients.

This Provider: 100.00%
Hartford County: 80.83%
Connecticut: 78.00%
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 165 patients.

This Provider: 99.00%
Hartford County: 96.83%
Connecticut: 97.37%
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 163 patients.

This Provider: 100.00%
Hartford County: 97.33%
Connecticut: 97.70%
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 4 patients.

Note:

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

This Provider: 50.00%
Hartford County: 51.25%
Connecticut: 56.71%
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 92 patients.

This Provider: 100.00%
Hartford County: 84.17%
Connecticut: 86.80%
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 147 patients.

This Provider: 34.00%
Hartford County: 49.29%
Connecticut: 63.35%
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 20 patients.

Note:

The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.
Measure reflects the hospital's indication that its submission was based on a sample of its relevant discharges.

This Provider: 10.00%
Hartford County: 51.33%
Connecticut: 75.04%
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 152 patients.

Note:

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

This Provider: 76.00%
Hartford County: 80.43%
Connecticut: 81.68%
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 10 patients.

Note:

The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.
Measure reflects the hospital's indication that its submission was based on a sample of its relevant discharges.

This Provider: 10.00%
Hartford County: 76.17%
Connecticut: 87.21%
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 88 patients.

Note:

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

This Provider: 80.00%
Hartford County: 86.14%
Connecticut: 90.58%
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 60 patients.

Note:

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

This Provider: 92.00%
Hartford County: 93.67%
Connecticut: 97.09%
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 116 patients.

This Provider: 99.00%
Hartford County: 96.17%
Connecticut: 96.27%
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 113 patients.

This Provider: 100.00%
Hartford County: 92.83%
Connecticut: 94.67%
United States: 87.23%

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 21 patients.

Note:

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

This Provider: 62.00%
Hartford County: 90.83%
Connecticut: 91.38%
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 207 patients.

This Provider: 90.00%
Hartford County: 90.43%
Connecticut: 94.42%
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 12 patients.

Note:

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

This Provider: 50.00%
Hartford County: 84.33%
Connecticut: 91.07%
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 121 patients.

Note:

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

This Provider: 7.00%
Hartford County: 65.43%
Connecticut: 76.39%
United States: 69.00%

Pneumonia Patients Given Oxygenation Assessment

The percentage of pneumonia patients given oxygenation assessment. The sample size for this measure was 169 patients.

Note:

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

This Provider: 98.00%
Hartford County: 99.57%
Connecticut: 99.87%
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 98 patients.

Note:

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

This Provider: 93.00%
Hartford County: 92.29%
Connecticut: 85.45%
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 264 patients.

Note:

Measure reflects the hospital's indication that its submission was based on a sample of its relevant discharges.
Rate reflects fewer than the maximum possible quarters of data for the measure.

This Provider: 73.00%
Hartford County: 83.50%
Connecticut: 83.10%
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 250 patients.

Note:

Measure reflects the hospital's indication that its submission was based on a sample of its relevant discharges.
Rate reflects fewer than the maximum possible quarters of data for the measure.

This Provider: 81.00%
Hartford County: 80.83%
Connecticut: 75.14%
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: 2,454
Hartford County Average: 4,234
Connecticut Average: 3,323
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: 15,825
Hartford County Average: 33,223
Connecticut Average: 26,230
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: 333
Hartford County Average: 342
Connecticut Average: 281
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: 4,689
Hartford County Average: 5,093
Connecticut Average: 4,148
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: 13,473
Hartford County Average: 15,176
Connecticut Average: 12,554
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: 16,039
Hartford County Average: 33,582
Connecticut Average: 26,574
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: 3,390
Hartford County Average: 5,883
Connecticut Average: 4,647
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: 4,826
Hartford County Average: 5,169
Connecticut Average: 4,197
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: 418
Hartford County Average: 447
Connecticut Average: 349
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: $47,901,896
Hartford County Average: $65,805,383
Connecticut Average: $49,606,691
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: $2,987
Hartford County Average: $1,960
Connecticut Average: $1,867
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: $14,130
Hartford County Average: $11,185
Connecticut Average: $10,675
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: $4,201,264
Hartford County Average: $4,411,569
Connecticut Average: $3,901,837
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: $871
Hartford County Average: $854
Connecticut Average: $930
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: $13,692,143
Hartford County Average: $15,074,013
Connecticut Average: $11,315,086
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: $19,520
Hartford County Average: $15,544
Connecticut Average: $14,928
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: $3,027
Hartford County Average: $1,981
Connecticut Average: $1,891
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: $12,616
Hartford County Average: $12,889
Connecticut Average: $13,910
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: $896
Hartford County Average: $866
Connecticut Average: $941
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: $10,051
Hartford County Average: $9,866
Connecticut Average: $11,187
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: $1,016
Hartford County Average: $993
Connecticut Average: $901
United States Average: $786

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Farmington at a Glance

People

Farmington had a total population of 23,641 in 2000, of which 5,762 were children under the age of 18 and 3,674 were seniors 65 and older. The median age was 40.4.

Total Population:: 23,641
Males:: 11,197 (47.4%)
Female:: 12,444 (52.6%)
Median Age:: 40.4
Children (0-17):: 5,762 (24.4%)
Adults (18-64):: 14,205 (60.1%)
Seniors (65+):: 3,674 (15.5%)

Health

The average number of disabilities per resident is 0.26, which does not include institutionalized individuals.

Disabilities:: 0.26 (Per Capita)
Dialysis Centers:: 1
Doctors:: 977
Home Agencies:: 2
Hospitals:: 1
Nursing Homes:: 2
Medical Suppliers:: 13
Rehab Centers:: 1

Wealth

The median family income in 1999 was $85,396 while the median household income was $67,073. Roughly 4.45% of the population live in poverty.

Family Income:: $85,396
Household Income:: $67,073
In Poverty:: 4.45%

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