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NS/LIJ HS HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL

HUNTINGTON, NY

Acute Care Hospitals

ADIRONDACK MEDICAL CENTER - SARANAC LAKE

SARANAC LAKE, NY

Acute Care Hospitals

Overview

Metric NS/LIJ HS HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL ADIRONDACK MEDICAL CENTER - SARANAC LAKE
Overall Star Rating 5/5 ★ 4/5 ★
Type Acute Care Hospitals Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership Voluntary non-profit - Private Voluntary non-profit - Other
Emergency Services Yes Yes
Birthing Friendly Yes Yes
Avg Patient Experience 3.2 4.8

Quality Performance

Number of quality measures rated better, same, or worse than the national average

Category NS/LIJ HS HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL ADIRONDACK MEDICAL CENTER - SARANAC LAKE
Better Same Worse Better Same Worse
Mortality 3 3 0 0 4 0
Safety of Care 2 5 0 0 3 0
Readmission 0 6 2 1 7 1

Patient Experience (HCAHPS)

Patient satisfaction survey star ratings (1-5 scale)

Survey Question NS/LIJ HS HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL ADIRONDACK MEDICAL CENTER - SARANAC LAKE
Cleanliness - linear mean score N/A N/A
Cleanliness - star rating ★ 4 ★ 5
Communication about medicines - linear mean score N/A N/A
Communication about medicines - star rating ★ 2 ★ 4
Discharge information - linear mean score N/A N/A
Discharge information - star rating ★ 3 ★ 5
Doctor communication - linear mean score N/A N/A
Doctor communication - star rating ★ 3 ★ 5
Nurse communication - linear mean score N/A N/A
Nurse communication - star rating ★ 4 ★ 5
Overall hospital rating - linear mean score N/A N/A
Overall hospital rating - star rating ★ 4 ★ 5
Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 6 or lower on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest) N/A N/A
Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 7 or 8 on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest) N/A N/A
Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest) N/A N/A
Patients who reported NO, they would probably not or definitely not recommend the hospital N/A N/A
Patients who reported that NO, they did not discuss whether they would need help after discharge N/A N/A
Patients who reported that NO, they did not receive written information about possible symptoms to look out for after discharge N/A N/A
Patients who reported that NO, they were not given information about what to do during their recovery at home N/A N/A
Patients who reported that staff "Always" explained about medicines before giving it to them N/A N/A
Patients who reported that staff "Sometimes" or "Never" explained about medicines before giving it to them N/A N/A
Patients who reported that staff "Usually" explained about medicines before giving it to them N/A N/A
Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Always" quiet at night N/A N/A
Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Sometimes" or "Never" quiet at night N/A N/A
Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Usually" quiet at night N/A N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" communicated well N/A N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" explained things in a way they could understand N/A N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" listened carefully to them N/A N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" treated them with courtesy and respect N/A N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" treated them with courtesy and respect N/A N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated well N/A N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" explained things in a way they could understand N/A N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" listened carefully to them N/A N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" treated them with courtesy and respect N/A N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" communicated well N/A N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" explained things in a way they could understand N/A N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" listened carefully to them N/A N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" communicated well N/A N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" explained things in a way they could understand N/A N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" listened carefully to them N/A N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" treated them with courtesy and respect N/A N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" treated them with courtesy and respect N/A N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated well N/A N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" explained things in a way they could understand N/A N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" listened carefully to them N/A N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" treated them with courtesy and respect N/A N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" communicated well N/A N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" explained things in a way they could understand N/A N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" listened carefully to them N/A N/A
Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Always" clean N/A N/A
Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Sometimes" or "Never" clean N/A N/A
Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Usually" clean N/A N/A
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Always" communicated what the medication was for N/A N/A
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Always" discussed possible side effects N/A N/A
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated what the medication was for N/A N/A
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Sometimes" or "Never" discussed possible side effects N/A N/A
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Usually" communicated what the medication was for. N/A N/A
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Usually" discussed possible side effects N/A N/A
Patients who reported that YES, they did discuss whether they would need help after discharge N/A N/A
Patients who reported that YES, they did receive written information about possible symptoms to look out for after discharge N/A N/A
Patients who reported that YES, they were given information about what to do during their recovery at home N/A N/A
Patients who reported YES, they would definitely recommend the hospital N/A N/A
Patients who reported YES, they would probably recommend the hospital N/A N/A
Quietness - linear mean score N/A N/A
Quietness - star rating ★ 2 ★ 4
Recommend hospital - linear mean score N/A N/A
Recommend hospital - star rating ★ 4 ★ 5
Summary star rating ★ 3 ★ 5

Healthcare-Associated Infections

Infection rates compared to national benchmarks

Infection Type NS/LIJ HS HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL ADIRONDACK MEDICAL CENTER - SARANAC LAKE
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)
0.096
Better than National
N/A
Not Available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit
0.005
Better than National
N/A
Not Available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days
8211
Better than National
1653
Not Available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases
1
Better than National
1
Not Available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases
10.371
Better than National
0.842
Not Available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit
0.476
Better than National
N/A
Not Available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)
0.322
Same as National
N/A
Not Available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit
0.016
Same as National
N/A
Not Available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases
1
Same as National
0
Not Available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases
3.104
Same as National
0.705
Not Available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit
1.589
Same as National
N/A
Not Available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days
2974
Same as National
1118
Not Available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)
0.339
Better than National
0.297
Same as National
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit
0.201
Better than National
0.015
Same as National
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases
16
Better than National
1
Same as National
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days
75406
Better than National
8276
Same as National
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases
47.214
Better than National
3.363
Same as National
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit
0.539
Better than National
1.467
Same as National
MRSA Bacteremia
0.495
Same as National
N/A
Not Available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit
0.083
Same as National
N/A
Not Available
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases
2
Same as National
1
Not Available
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days
80710
Same as National
8662
Not Available
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases
4.04
Same as National
0.356
Not Available
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit
1.636
Same as National
N/A
Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy
N/A
Not Available
N/A
Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit
N/A
Not Available
N/A
Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures
119
Not Available
36
Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases
0
Not Available
0
Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases
0.898
Not Available
0.298
Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit
N/A
Not Available
N/A
Not Available
SSI - Colon Surgery
0.265
Better than National
N/A
Not Available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit
0.044
Better than National
N/A
Not Available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures
281
Better than National
30
Not Available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases
2
Better than National
1
Not Available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases
7.558
Better than National
0.768
Not Available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit
0.874
Better than National
N/A
Not Available

Medicare Spending

Medicare spending per episode compared between hospitals

Measure NS/LIJ HS HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL ADIRONDACK MEDICAL CENTER - SARANAC LAKE
Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary) 0.98 0.87

Maternal Health

Maternal care quality measures including C-section rates and outcomes

Measure NS/LIJ HS HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL ADIRONDACK MEDICAL CENTER - SARANAC LAKE
Cesarean Birth N/A N/A
Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure N/A N/A
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) N/A N/A
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) N/A N/A

Data from CMS Hospital Compare. This comparison is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Learn more

Frequently Asked Questions

What data is used in this hospital comparison?

This comparison tool uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Compare program. It includes overall star ratings, quality measures (mortality, safety, readmissions), patient experience (HCAHPS) surveys, healthcare-associated infection rates, unplanned visit measures, Medicare spending per episode, and maternal health measures.

How are CMS star ratings calculated?

CMS overall hospital star ratings are calculated on a scale of 1 to 5 stars using data from multiple quality measures across five categories: mortality, safety of care, readmission, patient experience, and timely and effective care. Hospitals must have sufficient data in at least three measure groups to receive a star rating.

What does "Better than National" mean?

When a quality measure is marked "Better than National," it means the hospital's performance on that specific measure is statistically significantly better than the national benchmark. Similarly, "Worse than National" indicates the hospital performs significantly below the benchmark, and "Same as National" means no statistically significant difference.

What are HCAHPS patient experience surveys?

HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) is a standardized patient satisfaction survey administered to a random sample of recently discharged patients. It measures aspects of hospital care such as communication with doctors and nurses, responsiveness of staff, cleanliness, discharge information, and overall rating.

How often is the comparison data updated?

CMS publishes updated Hospital Compare data quarterly. Our database is refreshed with each new CMS release to provide the most current quality metrics available for comparison.

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