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Watauga Medical Center
Detailed report on the hospital located in Boone, North Carolina (NC).
Watauga Medical Center is a government run acute care hospital based at PO Box 2600 in Boone, NC. 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 1,787 Medicare patients were given 15,182 days of PPS inpatient care and services. The provider was reimbursed $15,922,491 by Medicare for those services. 7,877 Medicare patients were given outpatient care and services by this provider in 2006. The provider was reimbursed $6,300,520 by Medicare for these services.
When compared to state levels, surgery patients at this hospital are more likely to have their preventitve antibiotics stopped within 24 hours after surgery.
When compared to other hospitals in the state, pneumonia patients at this facility are less likely to assessed and given an influenza vaccination.
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Facility Type
Ownership Type
Address
Boone, NC 28607
Phone Number
Geographic Coordinates
Accredited
Indicates whether the facility is accredited.
- This Provider
- Yes
- Watauga County
- 1 (50.00%)
- North Carolina
- 102 (95.33%)
- United States
- 3,333 (77.01%)
Emergency Services
Indicates whether the facility offers emergency care services.
- This Provider
- Yes
- Watauga County
- 2 (100.00%)
- North Carolina
- 102 (95.33%)
- 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 2 patients.
The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.
- This Provider
- 100.00%
- Watauga County
- 100.00%
- North Carolina
- 80.09%
- 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 14 patients.
The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.
- This Provider
- 93.00%
- Watauga County
- 93.00%
- North Carolina
- 90.33%
- 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 21 patients.
The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.
- This Provider
- 95.00%
- Watauga County
- 95.00%
- North Carolina
- 91.22%
- 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 15 patients.
The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.
- This Provider
- 93.00%
- Watauga County
- 71.50%
- North Carolina
- 81.75%
- 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 77 patients.
- This Provider
- 62.00%
- Watauga County
- 31.00%
- North Carolina
- 63.63%
- 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 48 patients.
- This Provider
- 50.00%
- Watauga County
- 62.50%
- North Carolina
- 72.94%
- 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 145 patients.
- This Provider
- 70.00%
- Watauga County
- 85.00%
- North Carolina
- 79.24%
- 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 42 patients.
- This Provider
- 74.00%
- Watauga County
- 37.00%
- North Carolina
- 83.64%
- 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 103 patients.
- This Provider
- 97.00%
- Watauga County
- 98.50%
- North Carolina
- 90.53%
- 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 80 patients.
- This Provider
- 99.00%
- Watauga County
- 99.00%
- North Carolina
- 90.26%
- 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 19 patients.
The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.
- This Provider
- 100.00%
- Watauga County
- 100.00%
- North Carolina
- 93.59%
- 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 20 patients.
The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.
- This Provider
- 100.00%
- Watauga County
- 100.00%
- North Carolina
- 88.73%
- 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 5 patients.
The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.
- This Provider
- 60.00%
- Watauga County
- 60.00%
- North Carolina
- 88.30%
- 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 97 patients.
- This Provider
- 100.00%
- Watauga County
- 75.00%
- North Carolina
- 87.38%
- 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 10 patients.
The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.
- This Provider
- 80.00%
- Watauga County
- 80.00%
- North Carolina
- 86.32%
- 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 139 patients.
- This Provider
- 68.00%
- Watauga County
- 78.00%
- North Carolina
- 72.64%
- United States
- 69.00%
Pneumonia Patients Given Oxygenation Assessment
The percentage of pneumonia patients given oxygenation assessment. The sample size for this measure was 194 patients.
- This Provider
- 100.00%
- Watauga County
- 100.00%
- North Carolina
- 99.50%
- 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 109 patients.
- This Provider
- 78.00%
- Watauga County
- 67.00%
- North Carolina
- 82.83%
- 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 335 patients.
- This Provider
- 92.00%
- Watauga County
- 92.00%
- North Carolina
- 81.46%
- 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 317 patients.
- This Provider
- 91.00%
- Watauga County
- 91.00%
- North Carolina
- 73.94%
- 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
- 1,787
- North Carolina Average
- 2,980
- 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
- 15,182
- North Carolina Average
- 23,043
- 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
- 7,877
- Watauga County Average
- 4,456
- North Carolina Average
- 10,001
- 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
- 15,248
- North Carolina Average
- 23,234
- 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
- 2,578
- North Carolina Average
- 4,066
- 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
- $15,922,491
- North Carolina Average
- $36,576,123
- 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
- $1,044
- North Carolina Average
- $1,574
- 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
- $6,176
- North Carolina Average
- $8,995
- 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
- $6,300,520
- Watauga County Average
- $3,579,207
- North Carolina Average
- $8,357,037
- 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
- $8,910
- North Carolina Average
- $12,275
- 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
- $1,049
- North Carolina Average
- $1,587
- 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
- $800
- Watauga County Average
- $803
- North Carolina Average
- $836
- United States Average
- $786
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Boone at a Glance
People
Boone had a total population of 13,472 in 2000, of which 785 were children under the age of 18 and 950 were seniors 65 and older. The median age was 21.4.
- Total Population:
- 13,472
- Males:
- 6,586 (48.9%)
- Female:
- 6,886 (51.1%)
- Median Age:
- 21.4
- Children (0-17):
- 785 (5.8%)
- Adults (18-64):
- 11,737 (87.1%)
- Seniors (65+):
- 950 (7.1%)
Health
The average number of disabilities per resident is 0.22, which does not include institutionalized individuals.
- Disabilities:
- 0.22 (Per Capita)
- Dialysis Centers:
- 1
- Doctors:
- 179
- Home Agencies:
- 2
- Hospitals:
- 1
- Nursing Homes:
- 1
- Medical Suppliers:
- 13
- Rehab Centers:
- 5
Wealth
The median family income in 1999 was $49,762 while the median household income was $20,541. Roughly 23.75% of the population live in poverty.
- Family Income:
- $49,762
- Household Income:
- $20,541
- In Poverty:
- 23.75%
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