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Decatur Morgan Hospital

64%

Patients that would definitely recommend

6% lower than the national average

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Safety Ratings

How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications

No events relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure

1 rating was worse than expected

Hip fracture following surgery

8 ratings were as expected

Death in procedures where mortality is usually very low
Pressure sores or bed sores acquired in the hospital
Collapsed lung due to a procedure or surgery in or around the chest
Catheter-related bloodstream infections acquired at the hospital
Excessive bruising or bleeding as a consequence of a procedure or surgery
Deep blood clots in the lungs or legs following surgery
Breakdown of abdominal incision site
Accidental cut, puncture, perforation or hemorrhage during medical care

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Cardiac

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Heart Attack

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Critical Care

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Pulmonary Embolism

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Respiratory Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Gastrointestinal

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Gallbladder Removal Surgery

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Bowel Obstruction

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Colorectal Surgeries

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pancreatitis

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Neurosciences

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Stroke

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Orthopedic

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

As Expected

Hip Replacement

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Pulmonary

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Vascular

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Carotid Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Data Source

Patient Experience

Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

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66%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

3% lower than the national average

64%

Would definitely recommend

6% lower than the national average

Decatur Morgan Hospital

National Average

Communication with doctors

Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

Communication with nurses

Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

Responsiveness of hospital staff

Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff

Communication about medicines

Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients

Discharge Information

Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home

Care Transition

Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital

Decatur Morgan Hospital

National Average

Quietness

Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

Cleanliness

Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

Providers

Provider Reviews

I found all the staff in Dr. Johnson's office to be friendly and helpful, never seemed to be in a rush when I asked questions.

Bronwyn Felder Jun 27 2022

Review for Dr. Johnson

Daily checking on you to see how you are feeling everyday/You have a chance to ask any questions you might have.

George A Parsons Jr Jun 27 2022

Review for Dr. Johnson

You can imagine my shock when an MRI revealed spinal cord bruising in 2 areas. I thought I had a pinched nerve! Dr. Johnson advised me to have surgery asap, as I was in serious risk of causing permanent damage to my spinal cord. He scheduled my surgery for the following Monday. My wife and I...

Paul Thomas Jun 27 2022

Review for Dr. Johnson

Dr. spent very little time with me, but his nurse and staff seemed friendly enough. He was rude to me.

Don't bother Jun 23 2022

Review for Dr. Villanueva

Dr. Vanguru and her staff put the patient first! They are flexible and accommodating in scheduling which is a definite plus when you are a busy person. Dr. Vanguru takes a very direct and honest approach to solving your sleep problem and definitely gets results with consistent improvement. I cannot...

Mike Jun 23 2022

Review for Dr. Vanguru