St. Lukes Hospital

Detailed report on the hospital located in Columbus, North Carolina (NC).

St. Lukes Hospital is a non-profit critical access hospital based at 101 Hospital Drive in Columbus, 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, 710 Medicare patients were given 5,101 days of Non-PPS inpatient care and services. A total of 167 Medicare patients were given 1,830 days of swing bed care and services in 2006, and the provider was reimbursed $1,685,903 by Medicare. 6,795 Medicare patients were given outpatient care and services by this provider in 2006. The provider was reimbursed $3,162,870 by Medicare for these services.

When compared to other hospitals in the state, heart failure patients at this facility are less likely to be given an evaluation of their LVS function.

Report Contents

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

Critical Access

Ownership Type

Voluntary Non-Profit - Private

Address

101 Hospital Drive
Columbus, NC 28722

Phone Number

(828) 894-3311

Geographic Coordinates

35.239983, -82.214012

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

Accredited

Indicates whether the facility is accredited.

This Provider: Yes
North Carolina: 102 (95.33%)
United States: 3,333 (77.01%)

Emergency Services

Indicates whether the facility offers emergency care services.

This Provider: Yes
North Carolina: 102 (95.33%)
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 0 patients.

Note:

No data is available from the hospital for this measure.

Heart Attack Patients Given Aspirin at Discharge

The percentage of heart attack patients given aspirin at discharge. The sample size for this measure was 0 patients.

Note:

No data is available from the hospital for this measure.

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 0 patients.

Note:

No data is available from the hospital for this measure.

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 0 patients.

Note:

No data is available from the hospital for this measure.

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 9 patients.

Note:

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

This Provider: 89.00%
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 24 patients.

Note:

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

This Provider: 46.00%
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 17 patients.

Note:

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

This Provider: 82.00%
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 54 patients.

This Provider: 83.00%
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 9 patients.

Note:

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

This Provider: 67.00%
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 1 patients.

Note:

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

This Provider: 100.00%
North Carolina: 90.53%
United States: 90.43%

Heart Attack Patients Given Aspirin at Arrival

The percentage of heart attack patients given aspirin at arrival. The sample size for this measure was 0 patients.

Note:

No data is available from the hospital for this measure.

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 0 patients.

Note:

No data is available from the hospital for this measure.

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 0 patients.

Note:

No data is available from the hospital for this measure.

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 0 patients.

Note:

No data is available from the hospital for this measure.

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 38 patients.

This Provider: 63.00%
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 7 patients.

Note:

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

This Provider: 0.00%
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 57 patients.

This Provider: 75.00%
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 72 patients.

This Provider: 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 44 patients.

This Provider: 73.00%
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 27 patients.

Note:

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

This Provider: 59.00%
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 20 patients.

Note:

The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.
Rate reflects fewer than the maximum possible quarters of data for the measure.

This Provider: 100.00%
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

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: 710
North Carolina Average: 366
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: 5,101
North Carolina Average: 3,821
United States Average: 3,791

Swing Bed Patients

The number of swing bed patients treated by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part A in 2006. A swing bed is defined as a bed that can be used when a patient no longer needs acute care, but still needs nursing care and observation.

This Provider: 167
North Carolina Average: 74
United States Average: 75

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: 6,795
North Carolina Average: 10,001
United States Average: 7,242

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: 5,102
North Carolina Average: 3,855
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: 679
North Carolina Average: 428
United States Average: 450

Swing Bed Utilization Days

The number of days of swing bed care that are chargeable to Medicare Part A facility utilization by this provider in 2006. This measure includes full days, coinsurance days, and lifetime reserve days. A swing bed is defined as a bed that can be used when a patient no longer needs acute care, but still needs nursing care and observation.

This Provider: 1,830
North Carolina Average: 866
United States Average: 775

Swing Bed Patient Discharges

The number of swing bed patient 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. A swing bed is defined as a bed that can be used when a patient no longer needs acute care, but still needs nursing care and observation.

This Provider: 182
North Carolina Average: 82
United States Average: 88

Financials

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: $4,267,840
North Carolina Average: $3,751,158
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: $837
North Carolina Average: $973
United States Average: $1,128

Medicare Swing Bed Payments

The total swing bed associated Medicare Part A payments made to this provider in 2006. A swing bed is defined as a bed that can be used when a patient no longer needs acute care, but still needs nursing care and observation.

This Provider: $1,685,903
North Carolina Average: $499,898
United States Average: $516,856

Medicare Payments Per Swing Bed Utilization Day

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered swing bed utilization day in 2006. This measure includes full days, coinsurance days, and lifetime reserve days. A swing bed is defined as a bed that can be used when a patient no longer needs acute care, but still needs nursing care and observation.

This Provider: $921
North Carolina Average: $577
United States Average: $667

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: $3,162,870
North Carolina Average: $8,357,037
United States Average: $5,694,349

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: $6,011
North Carolina Average: $10,241
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: $837
North Carolina Average: $982
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: $6,285
North Carolina Average: $8,770
United States Average: $9,611

Medicare Payments Per Swing Bed Patient

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered swing bed patient in 2006. A swing bed is defined as a bed that can be used when a patient no longer needs acute care, but still needs nursing care and observation.

This Provider: $10,095
North Carolina Average: $6,790
United States Average: $6,860

Medicare Payments Per Swing Bed Patient Discharge

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered swing bed patient discharge in 2006. A discharge is defined as a formal release from a hospital or skilled nursing facility. A swing bed is defined as a bed that can be used when a patient no longer needs acute care, but still needs nursing care and observation.

This Provider: $9,263
North Carolina Average: $6,109
United States Average: $5,870

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: $465
North Carolina Average: $836
United States Average: $786

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Details:: There could not be a more caring group of medical professional at a more personal level to help one through a difficult time
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Date:: Thursday, July 10, 2008 10:10 AM MST

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Columbus at a Glance

People

Columbus had a total population of 992 in 2000, of which 174 were children under the age of 18 and 384 were seniors 65 and older. The median age was 52.5.

Total Population:: 992
Males:: 459 (46.3%)
Female:: 533 (53.7%)
Median Age:: 52.5
Children (0-17):: 174 (17.5%)
Adults (18-64):: 434 (43.8%)
Seniors (65+):: 384 (38.7%)

Health

The average number of disabilities per resident is 0.49, which does not include institutionalized individuals.

Disabilities:: 0.49 (Per Capita)
Dialysis Centers:: 0
Doctors:: 84
Home Agencies:: 0
Hospitals:: 1
Nursing Homes:: 1
Medical Suppliers:: 3
Rehab Centers:: 0

Wealth

The median family income in 1999 was $38,542 while the median household income was $25,469. Roughly 13.10% of the population live in poverty.

Family Income:: $38,542
Household Income:: $25,469
In Poverty:: 13.10%

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