St. Alexius Medical Center
Detailed report on the hospital located in Hoffman Estates, Illinois (IL).
St. Alexius Medical Center is a non-profit acute care hospital based at 1555 N Barrington Road in Hoffman Estates, IL. 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 3,292 Medicare patients were given 27,806 days of PPS inpatient care and services. The provider was reimbursed $35,618,496 by Medicare for those services. 11,262 Medicare patients were given outpatient care and services by this provider in 2006. The provider was reimbursed $8,346,539 by Medicare for these services.
When compared to state levels, heart failure patients at this facility are more likely to be given discharge instructions. Pneumonia patients at this facility are more likely to be assessed and given a pneumococcal vaccination and be given smoking cessation advice or counseling. Surgery patients at this hospital are more likely to receive preventitive antibiotics 1 hour before incision.
Overall Rating
Quality of Care Rating
Rated 4.50 out of 5 on this user rated measure.
Staff Rating
Rated 4.50 out of 5 on this user rated measure.
Facility Rating
Rated 4.00 out of 5 on this user rated measure.
Promptness Rating
Rated 4.50 out of 5 on this user rated measure.
Facility Type
Ownership Type
Address
Hoffman Estates, IL 60194
Phone Number
Geographic Coordinates
Accredited
Indicates whether the facility is accredited.
- This Provider
- Yes
- Cook County
- 54 (100.00%)
- Illinois
- 150 (85.71%)
- United States
- 3,333 (77.01%)
Emergency Services
Indicates whether the facility offers emergency care services.
- This Provider
- Yes
- Cook County
- 54 (100.00%)
- Illinois
- 169 (96.57%)
- 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 44 patients.
- This Provider
- 84.00%
- Cook County
- 77.21%
- Illinois
- 78.97%
- 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 123 patients.
- This Provider
- 93.00%
- Cook County
- 91.77%
- Illinois
- 89.58%
- 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 129 patients.
- This Provider
- 100.00%
- Cook County
- 87.17%
- Illinois
- 88.12%
- 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 11 patients.
The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.
- This Provider
- 73.00%
- Cook County
- 37.43%
- Illinois
- 47.28%
- 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 120 patients.
Measure reflects the hospital's indication that its submission was based on a sample of its relevant discharges.
- This Provider
- 92.00%
- Cook County
- 82.00%
- Illinois
- 82.63%
- 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 238 patients.
Measure reflects the hospital's indication that its submission was based on a sample of its relevant discharges.
- This Provider
- 82.00%
- Cook County
- 60.40%
- Illinois
- 67.12%
- 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 47 patients.
- This Provider
- 64.00%
- Cook County
- 51.20%
- Illinois
- 63.22%
- 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 274 patients.
Measure reflects the hospital's indication that its submission was based on a sample of its relevant discharges.
- This Provider
- 89.00%
- Cook County
- 74.09%
- Illinois
- 80.60%
- 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 62 patients.
Measure reflects the hospital's indication that its submission was based on a sample of its relevant discharges.
- This Provider
- 100.00%
- Cook County
- 78.64%
- Illinois
- 80.22%
- 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 205 patients.
Measure reflects the hospital's indication that its submission was based on a sample of its relevant discharges.
- This Provider
- 99.00%
- Cook County
- 87.49%
- Illinois
- 90.76%
- 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 61 patients.
Measure reflects the hospital's indication that its submission was based on a sample of its relevant discharges.
- This Provider
- 87.00%
- Cook County
- 90.88%
- Illinois
- 90.61%
- 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 152 patients.
- This Provider
- 97.00%
- Cook County
- 96.17%
- Illinois
- 92.89%
- 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 106 patients.
- This Provider
- 92.00%
- Cook County
- 90.21%
- Illinois
- 87.03%
- 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 48 patients.
- This Provider
- 100.00%
- Cook County
- 85.27%
- Illinois
- 83.77%
- 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 315 patients.
Measure reflects the hospital's indication that its submission was based on a sample of its relevant discharges.
- This Provider
- 97.00%
- Cook County
- 92.94%
- Illinois
- 88.50%
- 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 51 patients.
Measure reflects the hospital's indication that its submission was based on a sample of its relevant discharges.
- This Provider
- 98.00%
- Cook County
- 82.60%
- Illinois
- 82.98%
- 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 193 patients.
Measure reflects the hospital's indication that its submission was based on a sample of its relevant discharges.
- This Provider
- 75.00%
- Cook County
- 49.32%
- Illinois
- 61.63%
- United States
- 69.00%
Pneumonia Patients Given Oxygenation Assessment
The percentage of pneumonia patients given oxygenation assessment. The sample size for this measure was 315 patients.
Measure reflects the hospital's indication that its submission was based on a sample of its relevant discharges.
- This Provider
- 100.00%
- Cook County
- 99.19%
- Illinois
- 99.33%
- 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 156 patients.
Measure reflects the hospital's indication that its submission was based on a sample of its relevant discharges.
- This Provider
- 85.00%
- Cook County
- 82.11%
- Illinois
- 82.71%
- 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 287 patients.
Measure reflects the hospital's indication that its submission was based on a sample of its relevant discharges.
- This Provider
- 92.00%
- Cook County
- 76.22%
- Illinois
- 74.25%
- 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 277 patients.
Measure reflects the hospital's indication that its submission was based on a sample of its relevant discharges.
- This Provider
- 77.00%
- Cook County
- 63.04%
- Illinois
- 66.59%
- 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
- 3,292
- Cook County Average
- 3,298
- Illinois Average
- 2,802
- 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
- 27,806
- Cook County Average
- 27,041
- Illinois Average
- 21,428
- 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
- 11,262
- Cook County Average
- 11,849
- Illinois Average
- 8,663
- 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
- 27,929
- Cook County Average
- 27,182
- Illinois Average
- 21,529
- 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
- 4,798
- Cook County Average
- 4,694
- Illinois Average
- 3,951
- United States Average
- 2,995
Financials
Medicare PPS Inpatient Payments
The total prospective payment system inpatient associated Medicare Part A payments, plus pass-through, 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
- $35,618,496
- Cook County Average
- $47,124,572
- Illinois Average
- $34,790,545
- 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
- $1,275
- Cook County Average
- $1,734
- Illinois Average
- $1,616
- 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
- $7,424
- Cook County Average
- $10,040
- Illinois Average
- $8,807
- 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
- $8,346,539
- Cook County Average
- $10,009,987
- Illinois Average
- $6,889,729
- 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
- $10,820
- Cook County Average
- $14,290
- Illinois Average
- $12,414
- 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
- $1,281
- Cook County Average
- $1,743
- Illinois Average
- $1,624
- 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
- $741
- Cook County Average
- $845
- Illinois Average
- $795
- United States Average
- $786
Reviews and Ratings
(Details have not been substantiated)A Review by Anonymous
- Overall:
- Care:
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- Facility:
- Promptness:
- Insurance:
- Blue Cross / Blue Shield
- Details:
I have been taken care of anything from breast cancer surgery to a broken finger and many things in between. I could not have asked for better care. From the volunteers, to the techs, to the nurses, to the doctors - everyone gave me top notch care and truly made every effort to give me the best care.
- Member:
- Anonymous
- Date:
- Tuesday, April 26, 2011 12:41 PM MST
A Review by Anonymous
- Overall:
- Care:
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- Facility:
- Promptness:
- Insurance:
- Humana
- Details:
Ashley Hood; Top notch nurse. Takes time to concern herself with her patients and takes extreme pride in her work to ensure their well being. Our social worker was so, so. Physical therapy was non existent on the weekend.
- Member:
- Anonymous
- Date:
- Monday, July 06, 2009 10:59 AM MST
A Review by Anonymous
- Overall:
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- Insurance:
- Great-West
- Details:
I REALLY LIKE THIS HOSPITAL NOT THE DOCTORS
- Member:
- Anonymous
- Date:
- Wednesday, April 15, 2009 9:41 AM MST
A Review by Anonymous
- Overall:
- Care:
- Staff:
- Facility:
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- Insurance:
- Medicare
- Details:
gross negligance in administering perscription drugs and patient care of open and "protected" sites from IVs, wounds and catheters.
- Member:
- Anonymous
- Date:
- Sunday, January 04, 2009 11:30 AM MST
Discussions
(Details have not been substantiated)Supplemental
References
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Hoffman Estates at a Glance
Hoffman Estates has a total population of 49,495, of which 13,899 are children under the age of 18 and 3,297 are seniors 65 and older. The median age is 33.6.
- Total Population:
- 49,495
- Median Age:
- 33.6
- Males:
- 24,644 (49.8%)
- Female:
- 24,851 (50.2%)
- Children (0-17):
- 13,899 (28.1%)
- Adults (18-64):
- 32,299 (65.3%)
- Seniors (65+):
- 3,297 (6.7%)
- Age Breakdown:
- Married:
- 23,047 (46.6%)
- Divorced:
- 3,075 (6.2%)
- Marriage Breakdown:
- Hispanic Ethnicity:
- 5,198 (10.50%)
- White:
- 36,837 (74.43%)
- African American:
- 2,166 (4.38%)
- Asian:
- 7,461 (15.07%)
- Pacific Islander:
- 12 (0.02%)
- Indian:
- 86 (0.17%)
- Other:
- 1,857 (3.75%)
- Two or More:
- 1,076 (2.17%)
- Racial Breakdown:
Health
The average number of disabilities per resident is 0.20, which does not include institutionalized individuals.
- Disabilities:
- 0.20 (Per Capita)
- Dialysis Centers:
- 1
- Doctors:
- 41
- Home Agencies:
- 0
- Hospitals:
- 1
- Nursing Homes:
- 1
- Medical Suppliers:
- 13
- Rehab Centers:
- 2
Wealth
The median family income is $73,685 while the median household income is $65,937. Roughly 4.45% of the population live in poverty.
- Family Income:
- $73,685
- Household Income:
- $65,937
- In Poverty:
- 4.45%
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