Southwest Medical Center

Detailed report on the hospital located in Liberal, Kansas (KS).

Southwest Medical Center is a government run acute care hospital based at 315 West 15th Street PO Box 1340 in Liberal, KS. 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 702 Medicare patients were given 4,407 days of PPS inpatient care and services. The provider was reimbursed $5,274,226 by Medicare for those services. In 2006, 62 Medicare patients were given 546 days of Non-PPS inpatient care and services. 2,395 Medicare patients were given outpatient care and services by this provider in 2006. The provider was reimbursed $1,763,503 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.

Report Contents

Basic Information
Quality Measures
Mortality Rates
Treatment Figures
Financials
News Results
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Document Results
Reviews and Ratings
Discussions
Tools
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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

Government - Local

Address

315 West 15th Street PO Box 1340
Liberal, KS 67901

Phone Number

(620) 624-6291

Accredited

Indicates whether the facility is accredited.

This Provider: Yes
Kansas: 32 (31.68%)
United States: 3,333 (77.01%)

Emergency Services

Indicates whether the facility offers emergency care services.

This Provider: Yes
Kansas: 77 (76.24%)
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 1 patients.

Note:

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

This Provider: 100.00%
Kansas: 77.68%
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 7 patients.

Note:

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

This Provider: 86.00%
Kansas: 88.15%
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 5 patients.

Note:

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

This Provider: 80.00%
Kansas: 81.96%
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 8 patients.

Note:

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

This Provider: 75.00%
Kansas: 71.78%
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 28 patients.

This Provider: 79.00%
Kansas: 40.81%
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 13 patients.

Note:

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

This Provider: 62.00%
Kansas: 63.38%
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 46 patients.

This Provider: 93.00%
Kansas: 84.89%
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 14 patients.

Note:

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

This Provider: 36.00%
Kansas: 60.36%
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 14 patients.

Note:

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

This Provider: 100.00%
Kansas: 93.01%
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 23 patients.

Note:

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

This Provider: 39.00%
Kansas: 90.53%
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 11 patients.

Note:

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

This Provider: 100.00%
Kansas: 90.25%
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 8 patients.

Note:

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

This Provider: 100.00%
Kansas: 82.30%
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 1 patients.

Note:

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

This Provider: 0.00%
Kansas: 24.29%
United States: 31.22%

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 37 patients.

This Provider: 81.00%
Kansas: 64.82%
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 3 patients.

Note:

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

This Provider: 33.00%
Kansas: 66.71%
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 34 patients.

This Provider: 59.00%
Kansas: 58.69%
United States: 69.00%

Pneumonia Patients Given Oxygenation Assessment

The percentage of pneumonia patients given oxygenation assessment. The sample size for this measure was 68 patients.

This Provider: 100.00%
Kansas: 99.49%
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 28 patients.

This Provider: 68.00%
Kansas: 77.76%
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 98 patients.

Note:

Rate reflects fewer than the maximum possible quarters of data for the measure.

This Provider: 68.00%
Kansas: 74.11%
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 97 patients.

Note:

Rate reflects fewer than the maximum possible quarters of data for the measure.

This Provider: 42.00%
Kansas: 72.25%
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: 702
Kansas Average: 1,465
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: 4,407
Kansas Average: 9,749
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: 62
Kansas Average: 229
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: 546
Kansas Average: 1,742
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: 2,395
Kansas Average: 3,219
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: 4,435
Kansas Average: 9,845
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: 915
Kansas Average: 1,788
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: 561
Kansas Average: 1,752
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: 81
Kansas Average: 246
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: $5,274,226
Kansas Average: $15,328,141
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: $1,189
Kansas Average: $1,557
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: $5,764
Kansas Average: $8,572
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: $627,188
Kansas Average: $1,588,680
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: $1,118
Kansas Average: $907
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: $1,763,503
Kansas Average: $2,935,545
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: $7,513
Kansas Average: $10,461
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: $1,197
Kansas Average: $1,572
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: $10,116
Kansas Average: $6,929
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: $1,149
Kansas Average: $912
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: $7,743
Kansas Average: $6,449
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: $736
Kansas Average: $912
United States Average: $786

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Insurance:: Medicaid / Medi-Cal
Details:: Everything about my 2 day stay was alright (concidering I had just had a child.) This was my first and I had no idea of what was needed and what they were going to be doing. I had never even been admitted to a hospital before. Out of all the nurses only one of them was rude. She was rough with my newborn too! It had let another nurse know i didn`t want that first nurse to handle my child again, and I did not see her again. Another issue was something I did not notice until 2 years later when I gave birth to my second child. I was in the hospital for 7 hours before giving birth and they did not give me an I.V. Luckily I had no complications. Other than these two problems the hopsital was very understanding to my pain.
Member:: Anonymous
Date:: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 5:35 AM MST

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Liberal at a Glance

People

Liberal had a total population of 19,666 in 2000, of which 6,227 were children under the age of 18 and 1,796 were seniors 65 and older. The median age was 28.9.

Total Population:: 19,666
Males:: 10,055 (51.1%)
Female:: 9,611 (48.9%)
Median Age:: 28.9
Children (0-17):: 6,227 (31.7%)
Adults (18-64):: 11,643 (59.2%)
Seniors (65+):: 1,796 (9.1%)

Health

The average number of disabilities per resident is 0.24, which does not include institutionalized individuals.

Disabilities:: 0.24 (Per Capita)
Dialysis Centers:: 1
Doctors:: 82
Home Agencies:: 1
Hospitals:: 1
Nursing Homes:: 3
Medical Suppliers:: 11
Rehab Centers:: 2

Wealth

The median family income in 1999 was $41,134 while the median household income was $36,482. Roughly 17.31% of the population live in poverty.

Family Income:: $41,134
Household Income:: $36,482
In Poverty:: 17.31%

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