Providence St. Peter Hospital
Patients that would definitely recommend
5% higher than the national average
Providence St. Peter Hospital is a medical facility located in Olympia, WA. This hospital has been recognized for Patient Safety Excellence Award™.
Awards
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Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2021)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Defibrillator Procedures
In Hospital
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
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Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Valve Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Mortality Based Ratings
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Pancreatitis
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Complication Based Ratings
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
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C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
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Cranial Neurosurgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Stroke
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
In Hospital
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
Peripheral Vascular Bypass
In Hospital
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).
Learn more about patient experienceProvidence St. Peter 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
Providence St. Peter 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
Kathleen A. Dawes Jun 28 2022
Review for Dr. Dujela
Dr Sheila Smitherman saved my son’s life 15 years ago tonight. He had a motorcycle accident and sustained severe head injuries. She operated on him several times during her residency. She’s the absolutely best at her profession. Thank you Dr Smitherman. Tove Ryan
Jun 26 2022
Review for Dr. Smitherman
I’m a former patient of Dr. Werden. I am not surprise that he has excellent feedbacks. He is the only doctor and cardiologist that partnered with my health. He has the best bedside manner of all the physicians I’ve ever dealt with. I was 29 when I first met him when I was hospitalized. When he moved...
Joey Ashton Jun 24 2022
Review for Dr. Werden
Dr Helpenstel has been my surgeon of choice for knee replacement and other issues that may arise related to my knees. He is very professional, thorough, and explains everything in terms that are easily understood.
Colleen Jun 24 2022
Review for Dr. Helpenstell
I have recommended Doctor Helpenstell to many of my friends
Marie Therese Frye Jun 24 2022
Review for Dr. Helpenstell
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Dr. Dujela was very professional & pleasant