Kent County Memorial Hospital

Detailed report on the hospital located in Warwick, Rhode Island (RI).

Kent County Memorial Hospital is a non-profit acute care hospital based at 455 Toll Gate Road in Warwick, RI. 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 3,364 Medicare patients were given 30,406 days of PPS inpatient care and services. The provider was reimbursed $35,563,077 by Medicare for those services. In 2006, 187 Medicare patients were given 2,218 days of Non-PPS inpatient care and services. 10,948 Medicare patients were given outpatient care and services by this provider in 2006. The provider was reimbursed $7,865,404 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, pneumonia patients at this facility are less likely to assessed and given an influenza vaccination.

Report Contents
  1. Basic Information
  2. Quality Measures
  3. Mortality Rates
  4. Treatment Figures
  5. Financials
  6. News Results
  7. Image Results
  8. Document Results
  9. Reviews and Ratings
  10. Discussions
  11. Tools
  12. Nearby Providers
  13. Nearby Hotels
  14. Nearby Doctors
  15. City at a Glance
  16. Supplemental

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Facility Type

Acute Care

Ownership Type

Voluntary Non-Profit - Private

Address

455 Toll Gate Road
Warwick, RI 02886

Phone Number

(401) 737-7000

Geographic Coordinates

41.705318, -71.479478
* The accuracy of these coordinates is at a address level.

Accredited

Indicates whether the facility is accredited.

This Provider
Yes
Rhode Island
11 (100.00%)
United States
3,333 (77.01%)

Emergency Services

Indicates whether the facility offers emergency care services.

This Provider
Yes
Rhode Island
10 (90.91%)
United States
3,947 (91.20%)
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Quality Measures

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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 41 patients.

This Provider
88.00%
Rhode Island
84.60%
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 137 patients.

This Provider
95.00%
Rhode Island
93.90%
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 189 patients.

This Provider
98.00%
Rhode Island
97.00%
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 129 patients.

This Provider
83.00%
Rhode Island
84.90%
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 383 patients.

This Provider
78.00%
Rhode Island
63.70%
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 86 patients.

This Provider
37.00%
Rhode Island
63.70%
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 421 patients.

This Provider
74.00%
Rhode Island
79.73%
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 96 patients.

This Provider
94.00%
Rhode Island
80.00%
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 323 patients.

This Provider
86.00%
Rhode Island
86.00%
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 122 patients.

This Provider
98.00%
Rhode Island
94.80%
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 278 patients.

This Provider
96.00%
Rhode Island
96.90%
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 162 patients.

This Provider
93.00%
Rhode Island
94.10%
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 19 patients.

Note:

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

This Provider
37.00%
Rhode Island
62.83%
United States
31.22%

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 29 patients.

This Provider
86.00%
Rhode Island
84.90%
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 574 patients.

This Provider
96.00%
Rhode Island
95.40%
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 76 patients.

This Provider
89.00%
Rhode Island
78.50%
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 327 patients.

This Provider
79.00%
Rhode Island
60.09%
United States
69.00%

Pneumonia Patients Given Oxygenation Assessment

The percentage of pneumonia patients given oxygenation assessment. The sample size for this measure was 511 patients.

This Provider
100.00%
Rhode Island
95.27%
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 269 patients.

This Provider
88.00%
Rhode Island
88.30%
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 422 patients.

Note:

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

This Provider
80.00%
Rhode Island
92.45%
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 411 patients.

Note:

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

This Provider
55.00%
Rhode Island
77.55%
United States
71.77%

Mortality Rates

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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
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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
No different than National Rate No different than National Rate No different than National Rate No different than National Rate No different than National Rate No different than National Rate No different than National Rate No different than National Rate No different than National Rate No different than National Rate

Treatment Figures

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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
3,364
Rhode Island Average
2,311
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
30,406
Rhode Island Average
18,786
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
187
Rhode Island Average
270
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
2,218
Rhode Island Average
3,879
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
10,948
Rhode Island Average
11,492
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
30,715
Rhode Island Average
18,979
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
4,719
Rhode Island Average
3,181
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
2,276
Rhode Island Average
3,968
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
201
Rhode Island Average
316
United States Average
450

Financials

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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
$35,563,077
Rhode Island Average
$30,120,003
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
$1,158
Rhode Island Average
$1,587
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
$7,536
Rhode Island Average
$9,469
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
$3,135,982
Rhode Island Average
$3,582,575
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
$1,378
Rhode Island Average
$903
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
$7,865,404
Rhode Island Average
$7,955,419
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
$10,572
Rhode Island Average
$13,036
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
$1,170
Rhode Island Average
$1,603
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
$16,770
Rhode Island Average
$13,290
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
$1,414
Rhode Island Average
$924
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
$15,602
Rhode Island Average
$11,348
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
$718
Rhode Island Average
$692
United States Average
$786

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References

  1. Prospective Payment Systems - General Information External Link

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Warwick at a Glance

People

Warwick had a total population of 85,808 in 2000, of which 18,780 were children under the age of 18 and 14,558 were seniors 65 and older. The median age was 40.0.

Total Population:
85,808
Males:
40,835 (47.6%)
Female:
44,973 (52.4%)
Median Age:
40.0
Children (0-17):
18,780 (21.9%)
Adults (18-64):
52,470 (61.1%)
Seniors (65+):
14,558 (17.0%)
 
 

Health

The average number of disabilities per resident is 0.33, which does not include institutionalized individuals.

Disabilities:
0.33 (Per Capita)
Dialysis Centers:
2
Doctors:
528
Home Agencies:
2
Hospitals:
1
Nursing Homes:
7
Medical Suppliers:
39
Rehab Centers:
4
 
 

Wealth

The median family income in 1999 was $56,225 while the median household income was $46,483. Roughly 5.87% of the population live in poverty.

Family Income:
$56,225
Household Income:
$46,483
In Poverty:
5.87%
 
 

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