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Chowan Hospital
Detailed report on the hospital located in Edenton, North Carolina (NC).
Chowan Hospital is a government run critical access hospital based at 211 Virginia Road in Edenton, NC. The facility is not 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, 734 Medicare patients were given 4,262 days of Non-PPS inpatient care and services. A total of 1 Medicare patients were given 3 days of swing bed care and services in 2006, and the provider was reimbursed $2,132 by Medicare. 4,146 Medicare patients were given outpatient care and services by this provider in 2006. The provider was reimbursed $3,715,783 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.
When compared to other hospitals in the state, surgery patients at this hospital are less likely to have their preventitve antibiotics stopped within 24 hours after surgery.
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Facility Type
Ownership Type
Address
Edenton, NC 27932
Phone Number
Geographic Coordinates
Accredited
Indicates whether the facility is accredited.
- This Provider
- No
- 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%)
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 5 patients.
The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.
- This Provider
- 40.00%
- 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 10 patients.
The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.
- This Provider
- 90.00%
- 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 11 patients.
The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.
- This Provider
- 91.00%
- 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 25 patients.
- This Provider
- 84.00%
- 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 44 patients.
- This Provider
- 95.00%
- 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 8 patients.
The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.
- This Provider
- 88.00%
- 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 46 patients.
- This Provider
- 93.00%
- 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.
The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.
- This Provider
- 89.00%
- 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 36 patients.
- This Provider
- 94.00%
- 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 38 patients.
- This Provider
- 89.00%
- 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 8 patients.
The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.
- This Provider
- 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 7 patients.
The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.
- This Provider
- 100.00%
- North Carolina
- 88.73%
- United States
- 87.23%
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 63 patients.
- This Provider
- 94.00%
- 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 12 patients.
The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.
- This Provider
- 100.00%
- 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 37 patients.
- This Provider
- 95.00%
- 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 54 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 30 patients.
- This Provider
- 87.00%
- 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 138 patients.
- This Provider
- 91.00%
- 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 136 patients.
- This Provider
- 35.00%
- 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
- 734
- 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
- 4,262
- 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
- 1
- 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.
These figures may include data from other departments at this facility.
- This Provider
- 4,146
- 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
- 4,282
- 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
- 972
- 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
- 3
- 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
- 1
- 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
- $7,523,669
- 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
- $1,757
- 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
- $2,132
- 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
- $711
- 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.
These figures may include data from other departments at this facility.
- This Provider
- $3,715,783
- 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
- $10,250
- 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
- $1,765
- 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
- $7,740
- 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
- $2,132
- 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
- $2,132
- 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.
These figures may include data from other departments at this facility.
- This Provider
- $896
- North Carolina Average
- $836
- United States Average
- $786
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Edenton at a Glance
People
Edenton had a total population of 5,394 in 2000, of which 1,278 were children under the age of 18 and 1,104 were seniors 65 and older. The median age was 37.0.
- Total Population:
- 5,394
- Males:
- 2,367 (43.9%)
- Female:
- 3,027 (56.1%)
- Median Age:
- 37.0
- Children (0-17):
- 1,278 (23.7%)
- Adults (18-64):
- 3,012 (55.8%)
- Seniors (65+):
- 1,104 (20.5%)
Health
The average number of disabilities per resident is 0.39, which does not include institutionalized individuals.
- Disabilities:
- 0.39 (Per Capita)
- Dialysis Centers:
- 1
- Doctors:
- 116
- Home Agencies:
- 1
- Hospitals:
- 1
- Nursing Homes:
- 2
- Medical Suppliers:
- 5
- Rehab Centers:
- 0
Wealth
The median family income in 1999 was $34,132 while the median household income was $25,241. Roughly 22.19% of the population live in poverty.
- Family Income:
- $34,132
- Household Income:
- $25,241
- In Poverty:
- 22.19%
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