ROGER WILLIAMS MEDICAL CENTER

Acute Care Hospitals Providence, RI Emergency Services
3/5
Overall Rating
3/5
Hospital Type
Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership
Proprietary
Emergency
Yes

Hospital Information

Facility NameROGER WILLIAMS MEDICAL CENTER
Address825 CHALKSTONE AVENUE
Providence, RI 02908
CountyPROVIDENCE
Hospital TypeAcute Care Hospitals
OwnershipProprietary
Emergency ServicesYes
Phone(401) 456-2025

Quality Measures & Clinical Outcomes

Other Measures

Measure Score vs. National
Emergency department volume medium
Global Malnutrition Composite Score 5 Not Available
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Diagnosis Documented 5 Not Available
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Risk Screening 5 Not Available
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutrition Assessment 5 Not Available
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutritional Care Plan 5 Not Available
Hospital Harm - Severe Hyperglycemia 5 Not Available
Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia 5 Not Available
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events 5 Not Available
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate Based on 281 patients 4.3 No Different Than the National Rate
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing Based on 772 patients 13
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle Based on 148 patients 2 85
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle Based on 96 patients 2 90

Complications

Measure Score vs. National
Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients 1 Not Available Number of Cases Too Small

Healthcare-Associated Infections

Measure Score vs. National
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit 8 N/A No Different than National Benchmark
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit 1.401 No Different than National Benchmark
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days 2330 No Different than National Benchmark
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases 2.139 No Different than National Benchmark
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases 0 No Different than National Benchmark
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) 0.000 No Different than National Benchmark
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit 0.021 No Different than National Benchmark
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit 2.041 No Different than National Benchmark
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days 2312 No Different than National Benchmark
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases 2.416 No Different than National Benchmark
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases 1 No Different than National Benchmark
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) 0.414 No Different than National Benchmark
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit 8 N/A No Different than National Benchmark
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit 1.502 No Different than National Benchmark
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures 71 No Different than National Benchmark
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases 1.995 No Different than National Benchmark
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases 0 No Different than National Benchmark
SSI - Colon Surgery 0.000 No Different than National Benchmark
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit 13 Not Available Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit 13 Not Available Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures 3 Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases 0.022 Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases 0 Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy 13 Not Available Not Available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit 0.031 No Different than National Benchmark
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit 3.048 No Different than National Benchmark
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days 25312 No Different than National Benchmark
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases 1.618 No Different than National Benchmark
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases 1 No Different than National Benchmark
MRSA Bacteremia 0.618 No Different than National Benchmark
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit 0.075 Better than the National Benchmark
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit 0.807 Better than the National Benchmark
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days 25312 Better than the National Benchmark
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases 10.115 Better than the National Benchmark
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases 3 Better than the National Benchmark
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) 0.297 Better than the National Benchmark

Immunization

Measure Score vs. National
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination Based on 1,844 patients 69

Mortality

Measure Score vs. National
Death rate for heart attack patients 1 Not Available Number of Cases Too Small
Death rate for CABG surgery patients 5 Not Available Not Available
Death rate for COPD patients Based on 37 patients 11.3 No Different Than the National Rate
Death rate for heart failure patients Based on 77 patients 10.4 No Different Than the National Rate
Death rate for pneumonia patients Based on 117 patients 14.4 No Different Than the National Rate
Death rate for stroke patients 1 Not Available Number of Cases Too Small

Outpatient Procedures

Measure Score vs. National
Average (median) time all patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, including psychiatric/mental health patients and patients who were transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better Based on 547 patients 255
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit A lower number of minutes is better Based on 436 patients 228
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit- Psychiatric/Mental Health Patients. A lower number of minutes is better Based on 98 patients 487
Average (median) time transfer patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better Based on 19 patients 523
Left before being seen Based on 30,787 patients 5
Head CT results 1 Not Available
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients Based on 124 patients 98
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery 5 Not Available
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) 5 Not Available

Patient Safety

Measure Score vs. National
Pressure ulcer rate Based on 1,227 patients 0.38 No Different Than the National Rate
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications 1 Not Available Number of Cases Too Small
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate Based on 1,566 patients 0.33 No Different Than the National Rate
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate Based on 1,632 patients 0.30 No Different Than the National Rate
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate Based on 203 patients 2.18 No Different Than the National Rate
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate Based on 88 patients 1.62 No Different Than the National Rate
Postoperative respiratory failure rate Based on 89 patients 7.38 No Different Than the National Rate
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate Based on 211 patients 3.10 No Different Than the National Rate
Postoperative sepsis rate Based on 84 patients 5.25 No Different Than the National Rate
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate Based on 90 patients 1.70 No Different Than the National Rate
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate Based on 328 patients 0.96 No Different Than the National Rate
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite 0.87 No Different Than the National Value

Sepsis Care

Measure Score vs. National
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock Based on 148 patients 2 78
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle Based on 33 patients 2 100
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle Based on 26 patients 2 100

Stroke Care

Measure Score vs. National
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy Based on 32 patients 84
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter 5 Not Available
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 Based on 26 patients 96

Venous Thromboembolism

Measure Score vs. National
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis Based on 3,057 patients 49
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis 5 Not Available

Patient Experience (HCAHPS Survey)

Based on 366 completed surveys. Response rate: 17%.

Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" communicated well

Response: 73% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated well

Response: 9% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" communicated well

Response: 18% Score: Not Applicable

Nurse communication - linear mean score

Response: Not Applicable% Score: 88

Nurse communication - star rating

Response: Not Applicable% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" treated them with courtesy and respect

Response: 80% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" treated them with courtesy and respect

Response: 6% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" treated them with courtesy and respect

Response: 14% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" listened carefully to them

Response: 70% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" listened carefully to them

Response: 10% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" listened carefully to them

Response: 20% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" explained things in a way they could understand

Response: 69% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" explained things in a way they could understand

Response: 11% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" explained things in a way they could understand

Response: 20% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" communicated well

Response: 78% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated well

Response: 7% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" communicated well

Response: 15% Score: Not Applicable

Doctor communication - linear mean score

Response: Not Applicable% Score: 90

Doctor communication - star rating

Response: Not Applicable% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" treated them with courtesy and respect

Response: 85% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" treated them with courtesy and respect

Response: 4% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" treated them with courtesy and respect

Response: 11% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" listened carefully to them

Response: 75% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" listened carefully to them

Response: 8% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" listened carefully to them

Response: 17% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" explained things in a way they could understand

Response: 73% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" explained things in a way they could understand

Response: 9% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" explained things in a way they could understand

Response: 18% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that staff "Always" explained about medicines before giving it to them

Response: 53% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that staff "Sometimes" or "Never" explained about medicines before giving it to them

Response: 26% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that staff "Usually" explained about medicines before giving it to them

Response: 21% Score: Not Applicable

Communication about medicines - linear mean score

Response: Not Applicable% Score: 71

Communication about medicines - star rating

Response: Not Applicable% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Always" communicated what the medication was for

Response: 65% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated what the medication was for

Response: 14% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Usually" communicated what the medication was for.

Response: 21% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Always" discussed possible side effects

Response: 41% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Sometimes" or "Never" discussed possible side effects

Response: 39% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Usually" discussed possible side effects

Response: 20% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that NO, they were not given information about what to do during their recovery at home

Response: 13% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that YES, they were given information about what to do during their recovery at home

Response: 87% Score: Not Applicable

Discharge information - linear mean score

Response: Not Applicable% Score: 87

Discharge information - star rating

Response: Not Applicable% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that NO, they did not discuss whether they would need help after discharge

Response: 15% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that YES, they did discuss whether they would need help after discharge

Response: 85% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that NO, they did not receive written information about possible symptoms to look out for after discharge

Response: 11% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that YES, they did receive written information about possible symptoms to look out for after discharge

Response: 89% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Always" clean

Response: 74% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Sometimes" or "Never" clean

Response: 8% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Usually" clean

Response: 18% Score: Not Applicable

Cleanliness - linear mean score

Response: Not Applicable% Score: 88

Cleanliness - star rating

Response: Not Applicable% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Always" quiet at night

Response: 51% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Sometimes" or "Never" quiet at night

Response: 14% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Usually" quiet at night

Response: 35% Score: Not Applicable

Quietness - linear mean score

Response: Not Applicable% Score: 78

Quietness - star rating

Response: Not Applicable% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 6 or lower on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest)

Response: 15% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 7 or 8 on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest)

Response: 23% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest)

Response: 62% Score: Not Applicable

Overall hospital rating - linear mean score

Response: Not Applicable% Score: 84

Overall hospital rating - star rating

Response: Not Applicable% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported NO, they would probably not or definitely not recommend the hospital

Response: 10% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported YES, they would definitely recommend the hospital

Response: 61% Score: Not Applicable

Patients who reported YES, they would probably recommend the hospital

Response: 29% Score: Not Applicable

Recommend hospital - linear mean score

Response: Not Applicable% Score: 83

Recommend hospital - star rating

Response: Not Applicable% Score: Not Applicable

Summary star rating

Response: Not Applicable% Score: Not Applicable

Quick Facts

  • Type Acute Care Hospitals
  • Ownership Proprietary
  • Rating 3/5
  • Emergency Yes
  • Measures 88 recorded

Data Source

Hospital data from CMS Hospital Compare. Quality measures and patient experience surveys are updated periodically by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

About ROGER WILLIAMS MEDICAL CENTER

ROGER WILLIAMS MEDICAL CENTER is a acute care hospitals located in Providence, Rhode Island. The facility is proprietary owned and provides emergency services. It has an overall quality rating of 3 out of 5 stars from CMS. This hospital has 88 quality measures on record, covering areas such as mortality, readmission rates, complications, and patient safety. Patient experience is measured through the HCAHPS survey, with 366 surveys available for review.