Durham Regional Hospital

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

Durham Regional Hospital is a government run acute care hospital based at 3643 N Roxboro Road in Durham, 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 4,220 Medicare patients were given 31,575 days of PPS inpatient care and services. The provider was reimbursed $46,440,394 by Medicare for those services. In 2006, 441 Medicare patients were given 5,797 days of Non-PPS inpatient care and services. 12,307 Medicare patients were given outpatient care and services by this provider in 2006. The provider was reimbursed $8,563,999 by Medicare for these services.

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Treatment Figures
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Facility Type

Acute Care

Ownership Type

Government - Local

Address

3643 N Roxboro Road
Durham, NC 27704

Phone Number

(919) 470-4000

Geographic Coordinates

36.037589, -78.897367

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

Accredited

Indicates whether the facility is accredited.

This Provider: Yes
Durham: 3 (100.00%)
Durham County: 3 (100.00%)
North Carolina: 102 (95.33%)
United States: 3,333 (77.01%)

Emergency Services

Indicates whether the facility offers emergency care services.

This Provider: Yes
Durham: 2 (66.67%)
Durham County: 2 (66.67%)
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 68 patients.

This Provider: 82.00%
Durham: 84.50%
Durham County: 84.50%
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 174 patients.

This Provider: 97.00%
Durham: 98.50%
Durham County: 98.50%
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 201 patients.

This Provider: 100.00%
Durham: 99.50%
Durham County: 99.50%
North Carolina: 91.22%
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 9 patients.

Note:

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

This Provider: 22.00%
Durham: 39.50%
Durham County: 39.50%
North Carolina: 65.82%
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 200 patients.

This Provider: 92.00%
Durham: 92.00%
Durham County: 92.00%
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 377 patients.

This Provider: 63.00%
Durham: 75.00%
Durham County: 75.00%
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 65 patients.

This Provider: 86.00%
Durham: 92.00%
Durham County: 92.00%
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 266 patients.

This Provider: 78.00%
Durham: 80.50%
Durham County: 80.50%
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 72 patients.

This Provider: 90.00%
Durham: 95.00%
Durham County: 95.00%
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 229 patients.

This Provider: 96.00%
Durham: 96.50%
Durham County: 96.50%
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 58 patients.

Note:

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

This Provider: 100.00%
Durham: 97.67%
Durham County: 97.67%
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 215 patients.

This Provider: 98.00%
Durham: 98.00%
Durham County: 98.00%
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 153 patients.

This Provider: 93.00%
Durham: 96.00%
Durham County: 96.00%
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 82 patients.

This Provider: 98.00%
Durham: 98.50%
Durham County: 98.50%
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 446 patients.

This Provider: 98.00%
Durham: 99.00%
Durham County: 99.00%
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 120 patients.

This Provider: 95.00%
Durham: 96.50%
Durham County: 96.50%
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 219 patients.

This Provider: 75.00%
Durham: 87.00%
Durham County: 87.00%
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 345 patients.

This Provider: 100.00%
Durham: 100.00%
Durham 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 173 patients.

This Provider: 89.00%
Durham: 90.00%
Durham County: 90.00%
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 175 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%
Durham: 88.33%
Durham County: 88.33%
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 172 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: 85.00%
Durham: 84.33%
Durham County: 84.33%
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: 4,220
Durham Average: 4,597
Durham County Average: 4,597
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: 31,575
Durham Average: 38,127
Durham County Average: 38,127
North Carolina Average: 23,043
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: 441
Durham Average: 299
Durham County Average: 299
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: 5,797
Durham Average: 3,907
Durham County Average: 3,907
North Carolina Average: 3,821
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: 12,307
Durham Average: 28,807
Durham County Average: 28,807
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: 32,187
Durham Average: 38,932
Durham County Average: 38,932
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: 5,828
Durham Average: 6,318
Durham County Average: 6,318
North Carolina Average: 4,066
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: 5,863
Durham Average: 3,959
Durham County Average: 3,959
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: 480
Durham Average: 334
Durham County Average: 334
North Carolina Average: 428
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: $46,440,394
Durham Average: $85,791,394
Durham County Average: $85,791,394
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: $1,443
Durham Average: $2,204
Durham County Average: $2,204
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: $7,968
Durham Average: $13,578
Durham County Average: $13,578
North Carolina Average: $8,995
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: $6,153,432
Durham Average: $3,763,567
Durham County Average: $3,763,567
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: $1,050
Durham Average: $951
Durham County Average: $951
North Carolina Average: $973
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: $8,563,999
Durham Average: $32,199,329
Durham County Average: $32,199,329
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: $11,005
Durham Average: $18,664
Durham County Average: $18,664
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: $1,471
Durham Average: $2,250
Durham County Average: $2,250
North Carolina Average: $1,587
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: $13,953
Durham Average: $12,587
Durham County Average: $12,587
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: $1,061
Durham Average: $963
Durham County Average: $963
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: $12,820
Durham Average: $11,268
Durham County Average: $11,268
North Carolina Average: $8,770
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: $696
Durham Average: $1,118
Durham County Average: $1,118
North Carolina Average: $836
United States Average: $786

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Durham at a Glance

People

Durham had a total population of 187,035 in 2000, of which 42,890 were children under the age of 18 and 17,415 were seniors 65 and older. The median age was 31.0.

Total Population:: 187,035
Males:: 89,884 (48.1%)
Female:: 97,151 (51.9%)
Median Age:: 31.0
Children (0-17):: 42,890 (22.9%)
Adults (18-64):: 126,730 (67.8%)
Seniors (65+):: 17,415 (9.3%)

Health

The average number of disabilities per resident is 0.30, which does not include institutionalized individuals.

Disabilities:: 0.30 (Per Capita)
Dialysis Centers:: 6
Doctors:: 3,261
Home Agencies:: 5
Hospitals:: 3
Nursing Homes:: 10
Medical Suppliers:: 72
Rehab Centers:: 20

Wealth

The median family income in 1999 was $51,162 while the median household income was $41,160. Roughly 14.22% of the population live in poverty.

Family Income:: $51,162
Household Income:: $41,160
In Poverty:: 14.22%

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