Rhode Island Hospital

68%

Patients that would definitely recommend

2% lower than the national average

Rhode Island Hospital is a medical facility located in Providence, RI. This hospital has been recognized for Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™.

Awards

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Specialty Clinical Quality Awards

Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™

Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia

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

4 ratings were worse than expected

  • Death in procedures where mortality is usually very low
  • Pressure sores or bed sores acquired in the hospital
  • Catheter-related bloodstream infections acquired at the hospital
  • Breakdown of abdominal incision site

1 rating was better than expected

8 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Appendectomy

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Defibrillator Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Pacemaker Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Attack

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Valve Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Diabetic Emergencies

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Pulmonary Embolism

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Respiratory Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Gallbladder Removal Surgery

In Hospital

As 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

As 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

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Gynecologic Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Hysterectomy

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Cranial Neurosurgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Stroke

Mortality In-Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Specialty Excellence Awards

Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™

Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™

2024, 2023, 2022

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Spinal Fusion

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair

In Hospital

As Expected

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

6% lower than the national average

68%

Would definitely recommend

2% lower than the national average

Rhode Island Hospital

National Average

Communication with doctors

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

100%50%0%79%80%

Communication with nurses

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

100%50%0%80%80%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

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

100%50%0%59%66%

Communication about medicines

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

100%50%0%61%62%

Discharge Information

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

100%50%0%86%86%

Care Transition

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

100%50%0%50%52%

Rhode Island Hospital

National Average

Quietness

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

100%50%0%51%62%

Cleanliness

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

100%50%0%74%73%

Providers

Provider Reviews

Dr. A spent time today asking me about Thanksgiving, family. He really understanding my knee problems, and I felt very confident in his recommendation. I saw him three times, he always quotes literature, tells me about standard of care, and does not push surgery. Yoga, bicycling, tai chi, eccentric...

Nov 28 2023

Review for Dr. Antoci

Dr. Antoci is the best knee arthritis doctor in Rhode Island. If you need a surgeon - he is the one to see. Surgery was very smooth, went home the same day. I was playing pickleball in 3 weeks. If you need injections or therapy, his wait can be long as he sees a lot of patients. I guess there are a...

Jim Nov 28 2023

Review for Dr. Antoci

My appointment was very quick and informational. Dr. Got was able to explain what was happening with my thumb in easy terms and was not overly eager to treat with medication and/or surgery.

Nov 28 2023

Review for Dr. Got

Visit went according to plan. Very little waiting and I was seen on time.

Paul N. Nov 28 2023

Review for Dr. Paxton

My son has seen Dr. Ruhl twice, and will not be going back to him. Both visits were rushed, he provided an antiquated treatment for his issue the first visit (which I never gave to my son), the second visit he dismissed my concerns entirely. Both visits were 2-3 minutes in duration, and I'm sure he...

Nov 27 2023

Review for Dr. Ruhl

Location

Rhode Island Hospital

593 Eddy St, Providence RI 02903

CallDirections

(401) 444-4000

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Rhode Island Hospital located?

Rhode Island Hospital is located at 593 Eddy St, Providence, RI 02903. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Rhode Island Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

Yes, Rhode Island Hospital has been awarded with Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ in the past two years.

Is Rhode Island Hospital highly rated with patients?

66% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Rhode Island Hospital score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at Rhode Island Hospital?

Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Rhode Island Hospital profile..

How does Rhode Island Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

Healthgrades provides detailed information on hospital safety and outcomes for patients. Click here to learn more about hospital safety.

Contact Us

593 Eddy St

Providence, RI 02903

Directions

(401) 444-4000