Emory Eastside Medical Center

Detailed report on the hospital located in Snellville, Georgia (GA).

Emory Eastside Medical Center is a for-profit acute care hospital based at 1700 Medical Way in Snellville, GA. 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 2,454 Medicare patients were given 16,439 days of PPS inpatient care and services. The provider was reimbursed $24,209,862 by Medicare for those services. In 2006, 1,098 Medicare patients were given 18,007 days of Non-PPS inpatient care and services. 9,574 Medicare patients were given outpatient care and services by this provider in 2006. The provider was reimbursed $5,790,268 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 and be given discharge instructions. Pneumonia patients at this facility are more likely to be assessed and given an influenza vaccination and be assessed and given a pneumococcal vaccination.

Report Contents

Basic Information
Quality Measures
Mortality Rates
Treatment Figures
Financials
News Results
Image Results
Document Results
Reviews and Ratings
Discussions
Tools
Nearby Providers
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City at a Glance
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Overall Rating

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Quality of Care Rating

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Staff Rating

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Facility Rating

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Promptness Rating

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Facility Type

Acute Care

Ownership Type

Proprietary

Address

1700 Medical Way
Snellville, GA 30078

Phone Number

(770) 736-2498

Geographic Coordinates

33.877604, -84.019692

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

Accredited

Indicates whether the facility is accredited.

This Provider: Yes
Gwinnett County: 2 (100.00%)
Georgia: 121 (94.53%)
United States: 3,333 (77.01%)

Emergency Services

Indicates whether the facility offers emergency care services.

This Provider: Yes
Gwinnett County: 2 (100.00%)
Georgia: 124 (96.88%)
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 11 patients.

Note:

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

This Provider: 91.00%
Gwinnett County: 83.50%
Georgia: 77.88%
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 31 patients.

This Provider: 87.00%
Gwinnett County: 90.50%
Georgia: 86.97%
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 33 patients.

This Provider: 100.00%
Gwinnett County: 98.50%
Georgia: 86.73%
United States: 89.74%

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 83 patients.

This Provider: 81.00%
Gwinnett County: 87.00%
Georgia: 81.25%
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 269 patients.

This Provider: 86.00%
Gwinnett County: 80.50%
Georgia: 59.40%
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 77 patients.

This Provider: 86.00%
Gwinnett County: 87.50%
Georgia: 59.88%
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 301 patients.

This Provider: 84.00%
Gwinnett County: 81.00%
Georgia: 75.02%
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 69 patients.

This Provider: 94.00%
Gwinnett County: 97.00%
Georgia: 81.86%
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 241 patients.

This Provider: 90.00%
Gwinnett County: 88.00%
Georgia: 88.82%
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 119 patients.

Note:

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

This Provider: 95.00%
Gwinnett County: 83.00%
Georgia: 88.81%
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 86 patients.

This Provider: 93.00%
Gwinnett County: 92.50%
Georgia: 90.84%
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 80 patients.

This Provider: 95.00%
Gwinnett County: 94.50%
Georgia: 85.13%
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 21 patients.

Note:

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

This Provider: 52.00%
Gwinnett County: 58.00%
Georgia: 33.63%
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 5 patients.

Note:

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

This Provider: 80.00%
Gwinnett County: 86.00%
Georgia: 84.66%
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 303 patients.

This Provider: 99.00%
Gwinnett County: 99.00%
Georgia: 80.57%
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 41 patients.

This Provider: 100.00%
Gwinnett County: 99.50%
Georgia: 86.40%
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 243 patients.

This Provider: 96.00%
Gwinnett County: 93.50%
Georgia: 60.50%
United States: 69.00%

Pneumonia Patients Given Oxygenation Assessment

The percentage of pneumonia patients given oxygenation assessment. The sample size for this measure was 394 patients.

This Provider: 100.00%
Gwinnett County: 100.00%
Georgia: 99.18%
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 246 patients.

This Provider: 92.00%
Gwinnett County: 94.00%
Georgia: 81.28%
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 211 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: 93.00%
Gwinnett County: 91.50%
Georgia: 69.46%
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 201 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%
Gwinnett County: 84.50%
Georgia: 70.84%
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
Gwinnett County Average: 3,596
Georgia Average: 2,095
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: 16,439
Gwinnett County Average: 27,539
Georgia Average: 15,761
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: 1,098
Gwinnett County Average: 943
Georgia Average: 327
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: 18,007
Gwinnett County Average: 13,361
Georgia Average: 3,380
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: 9,574
Gwinnett County Average: 14,319
Georgia Average: 7,176
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: 16,602
Gwinnett County Average: 27,652
Georgia Average: 15,901
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: 2,860
Gwinnett County Average: 4,608
Georgia Average: 2,725
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: 18,072
Gwinnett County Average: 13,421
Georgia Average: 3,406
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: 1,289
Gwinnett County Average: 1,053
Georgia Average: 381
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: $24,209,862
Gwinnett County Average: $38,350,089
Georgia Average: $24,515,607
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: $1,458
Gwinnett County Average: $1,387
Georgia Average: $1,542
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: $8,465
Gwinnett County Average: $8,323
Georgia Average: $8,997
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: $13,457,494
Gwinnett County Average: $11,171,012
Georgia Average: $3,337,688
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: $745
Gwinnett County Average: $832
Georgia Average: $980
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: $5,790,268
Gwinnett County Average: $9,861,875
Georgia Average: $5,396,684
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: $9,865
Gwinnett County Average: $10,665
Georgia Average: $11,703
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: $1,473
Gwinnett County Average: $1,393
Georgia Average: $1,555
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: $12,256
Gwinnett County Average: $11,846
Georgia Average: $10,206
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: $747
Gwinnett County Average: $836
Georgia Average: $987
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: $10,440
Gwinnett County Average: $10,614
Georgia Average: $8,752
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: $605
Gwinnett County Average: $689
Georgia Average: $752
United States Average: $786

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Details:: I have delivered 2 of my children here and this is an exceptional hospital and the best maternity ward!!!! I would recommend this hospital to everyone!!
Member:: Anonymous
Date:: Thursday, August 06, 2009 11:02 PM MST

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Snellville at a Glance

People

Snellville had a total population of 15,351 in 2000, of which 4,077 were children under the age of 18 and 1,882 were seniors 65 and older. The median age was 38.6.

Total Population:: 15,351
Males:: 7,334 (47.8%)
Female:: 8,017 (52.2%)
Median Age:: 38.6
Children (0-17):: 4,077 (26.6%)
Adults (18-64):: 9,392 (61.2%)
Seniors (65+):: 1,882 (12.3%)

Health

The average number of disabilities per resident is 0.23, which does not include institutionalized individuals.

Disabilities:: 0.23 (Per Capita)
Dialysis Centers:: 2
Doctors:: 201
Home Agencies:: 0
Hospitals:: 1
Nursing Homes:: 2
Medical Suppliers:: 29
Rehab Centers:: 0

Wealth

The median family income in 1999 was $74,077 while the median household income was $67,715. Roughly 2.89% of the population live in poverty.

Family Income:: $74,077
Household Income:: $67,715
In Poverty:: 2.89%

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