Franciscan Alliance hospitals continue to receive Five-Star ratings for multiple years in Cardiac Care, Orthopedic Services, Pulmonary Services, GI Care and Critical Care in 2012.
HealthGrades' report found that patients treated at 5-star rated hospitals experience a 73% lower risk of mortality and a 63% lower risk of complications compared to 1-star rated hospitals. A quality comparison of doctors and hospitals in Northwest Indiana and the greater Chicago market area can be found online at HealthGrades.com or via this link Greater Chicago Area.
"We're pleased that the strenuous efforts of our physicians and employees have been recognized in the context of the latest HealthGrades report," said Gene Diamond, CEO of Franciscan Alliance's Northern Indiana Region. "The results demonstrate superior outcomes in a number of key clinical programs and services. The people of Northwest Indiana have come to expect high-quality clinical outcomes from us. They deserve nothing less."
"Patients today have a wide array options when it comes to choosing a healthcare provider," said Kerry Hicks, HealthGrades' chief executive officer. "At HealthGrades, we are proud to have led the way for empowering patient choice based on objective clinical outcomes and access to actionable quality measures. We commend Franciscan Alliance Hospitals for theirsuperior quality and support of consumerism and transparency in the Northwest Indiana area."
Key findings of the HealthGrades 2011 Healthcare Consumerism and Hospital Quality in America report include:
- Patients had, on average a 73% lower risk of dying in a 5-star rated hospital compared to a 1-star rated hospital, and a 54% lower risk of dying in a 5-star rated hospital compared to the national average.
- Patients had, on average, were 63% less likely to experience inhospital complications than patients at 1-star programs, and had a 43% lower chance of developing an inhospital complication than the national average.
- If all Medicare patients from 2008 through 2010 had been treated at 5-star hospitals, 240,040 lives could have potentially been saved.
- In an online survey, 80% said they are very or somewhat concerned about the quality of hospital care in their community.
Franciscan Alliance hospitals have demonstrated a longstanding commitment to clinical excellence and quality improvement as demonstrated by its outstanding patient outcomes across a variety of service areas including cardiac services, orthopedic services, pulmonary services, GI care and critical care. Earlier this year St. Margaret Health Hammond was also recognized for its top 5% national ranking in Women’s Health for the third consecutive year as being named a Women's Health Excellence Award recipient for the 3rd consecutive year. The Franciscan Alliance hospitals have been recognized by HealthGrades with the following achievements by Service Area:
Additional Information on Franciscan Alliance Hospital Clinical Achievements:
- Franciscan St. Margaret Health–Hammond
- Cardiac:
- Ranked #9 in IN for Overall Cardiac Services in 2012
- Ranked #9 in IN for Cardiology Services in 2012
- Ranked Among the Top 10 in IN for Overall Cardiac Services for 4 Years in a Row (2009-2012)
- Ranked Among the Top 10 in IN for Cardiology Services for 2 Years in a Row (2011-2012)
- Five-Star Rated for Treatment of Heart Failure for 5 Years in a Row (2008-2012) - Orthopedic:
- Five-Star Rated for Joint Replacement in 2012
- Five-Star Rated for Total Knee Replacement in 2012
- Five-Star Rated for Hip Fracture Treatment in 2012 - Pulmonary:
- Five-Star Rated for Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease for 4 Years in a Row (2009-2012)
- Five-Star Rated for Treatment of Pneumonia for 5 Years in a Row (2008-2012) - Gastrointestinal:
- Ranked Among the Top 10 in IN for GI Medical Treatment in 2012
- Five-Star Rated for Treatment of GI Bleed for 2 Years in a Row (2011-2012) - Critical Care:
- Five-Star Rated for Treatment of Respiratory Failure in 2012
- Cardiac:
- Franciscan St. Margaret Health–Dyer
- Cardiac:
- Five-Star Rated for Treatment of Heart Failure for 6 Years in a Row (2007-2012) - Orthopedics:
- Ranked #6 in IN for Spine Surgery in 2012
- Ranked Among the Top 10 in IN for Spine Surgery for 2 Years in a Row (2011-2012)
- Five-Star Rated for Spine Surgery for 2 Years in a Row (2011-2012)
- Five-Star Rated for Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion) for 2 Years in a Row (2011-2012) - Gastrointestinal:
- Ranked Among the Top 10 in IN for GI Services in 2012
- Five-Star Rated for Treatment of GI Bleed for 3 Years in a Row (2010-2012)
- Cardiac:
- Franciscan St. Anthony Health–Michigan City
- Orthopedic:
- Five-Star Rated for Hip Fracture Treatment in 2012 - Critical Care:
- Five-Star Rated for Treatment of Respiratory Failure for 2 Years in a Row (2011-2012) Orthopedics:
- Ranked #6 in IN for Spine Surgery in 2012
- Ranked Among the Top 10 in IN for Spine Surgery for 2 Years in a Row (2011-2012)
- Five-Star Rated for Spine Surgery for 2 Years in a Row (2011-2012)
- Five-Star Rated for Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion) for 2 Years in a Row (2011-2012) - Gastrointestinal:
- Ranked Among the Top 10 in IN for GI Services in 2012
- Five-Star Rated for Treatment of GI Bleed for 3 Years in a Row (2010-2012)
- Orthopedic:
- Franciscan Physicians Hospital–Munster
- Cardiac:
- Five-Star Rated for Treatment of Heart Failure for 4 Years in a Row (2009-2012) - Pulmonary:
- Five-Star Rated for Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease for 2 Years in a Row (2011-2012)
- Cardiac:
- Franciscan St. Anthony–Crown Point
- Orthopedic:
- Five-Star Rated for Hip Fracture Treatment for 5 Years in a Row (2008-2012)
- Orthopedic:
Mishawka-based Franciscan Alliance, which has 14 hospitals, is a leader in providing faith-based, integrated health care, using the latest technology, innovative procedures and the brightest, most compassionate people to serve patients in Indiana, Illinois and Michigan. It offers nationally recognized Centers of Health Care Excellence and more than 18,000 employees, including more than 600 physicians. For more than 135 years, Franciscan Alliance has had a mission to provide care for everyone, 2.9 million outpatients and more than 100,000 inpatients every year, regardless of ability to pay.
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