Hardin Medical Center

63%

Patients that would definitely recommend
7% lower than the national average

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

12 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
  • Hip fracture following surgery
  • Excessive bruising or bleeding as a consequence of a procedure or surgery
  • Acute kidney dysfunction following surgery
  • Respiratory failure following surgery
  • Deep blood clots in the lungs or legs following surgery
  • Bloodstream infection 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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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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72%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10
3% higher than the national average

63%

Would definitely recommend
7% lower than the national average

Hardin Medical Center

National Average

Communication with doctors

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

100%50%0%84%81%

Communication with nurses

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

100%50%0%81%78%

Communication about medicines

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

100%50%0%71%63%

Discharge Information

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

100%50%0%89%84%

Care Transition

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

100%50%0%53%53%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

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

100%50%0%77%66%

Hardin Medical Center

National Average

Quietness

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

100%50%0%73%60%

Cleanliness

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

100%50%0%77%73%

Providers

Dr. Susan Alex, MD

Nephrology

0 Ratings
Dr. Susan Alex, MD

Dr. Melissa Appleton, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine

5 Ratings
Dr. Melissa Appleton, MD

Dr. James Biggers, DO

Emergency Medicine

1 Rating
Dr. James Biggers, DO

Dr. Bruce Boyd, DPM

Podiatry

10 Ratings
Dr. Bruce Boyd, DPM

Dr. John Carraher, MD

Urology

1 Rating
Dr. John Carraher, MD

Dr. Kandala Chary, MD

Nephrology

0 Ratings
Dr. Kandala Chary, MD

Dr. Barton Chase, MD

Family Medicine

7 Ratings
Dr. Barton Chase, MD

Dr. Christopher Cherry, MD

Cardiology

2 Ratings
Dr. Christopher Cherry, MD

Provider Reviews

Dr. Morgan is an excellent cardiologist. He took his time explaining to my husband and I what was happening, answered our questions without making us feel stupid, and I will be eternally grateful to him because he saved my life. His staff is also the best

Jan 08 2021

Review for Dr. Morgan

Dr. Appleton is incredibly vigilant and consistent with providing the best course of care. This is our first experience with an infectious disease doctor and she will be our last

Oct 25 2020

Review for Dr. Appleton

Listened very well. Explained everything to me. Made me feel very comfortable. I highly recommend him.

May 02 2020

Review for Dr. Kayal

Kind

Apr 18 2020

Review for Dr. Sarkar

We have been very satisfied with Dr Mark Shepherd. Very caring and knowledgeable.

David Peacock Feb 04 2020

Review for Dr. Shepherd

Location

Hardin Medical Center

935 Wayne Rd, Savannah, TN 38372

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