PALO ALTO VA MEDICAL CENTER
3801 MIRANDA AVENUE, PALO ALTO, CA, 94304
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mortality complications · 20 measures
| Measure | Vs peers | Score | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
Complications, hip/knee replacementRisk-adjusted surgical-complication rate for hip/knee replacement. Lower is better. Peer comparison: lower is better. COMP_HIP_KNEE | p9 | 3.2 | 2021-04..2024-03 |
Hospital-wide mortality (hybrid)Risk-adjusted all-cause 30-day mortality across the full hospital population. Blends claims + EHR. Lower is better. Peer comparison: lower is better. HYBRID_HWM | — | Not Available | 2023-07..2024-06 |
30-day mortality, heart attackShare of Medicare heart-attack (AMI) patients who die within 30 days of admission, risk-adjusted. Lower is better. Clinicians use this as a rough proxy for cardiology and critical-care quality. Peer comparison: lower is better. MORT_30_AMI | p6 | 11 | 2021-07..2024-06 |
30-day mortality, CABG30-day risk-adjusted mortality after coronary-artery bypass grafting. Lower is better. Reflects cardiothoracic-surgery and post-op-care quality. Peer comparison: lower is better. MORT_30_CABG | — | Not Available | 2021-07..2024-06 |
30-day mortality, COPDRisk-adjusted 30-day mortality in COPD patients. Lower is better. Peer comparison: lower is better. MORT_30_COPD | p3 | 6.7 | 2021-07..2024-06 |
30-day mortality, heart failureShare of Medicare heart-failure patients who die within 30 days of admission, risk-adjusted. Lower is better. Peer comparison: lower is better. MORT_30_HF | p6 | 8.8 | 2021-07..2024-06 |
30-day mortality, pneumoniaShare of Medicare pneumonia patients who die within 30 days of admission, risk-adjusted. Lower is better. Peer comparison: lower is better. MORT_30_PN | p1 | 11 | 2021-07..2024-06 |
30-day mortality, stroke30-day risk-adjusted mortality after ischemic stroke. Lower is better. Peer comparison: lower is better. MORT_30_STK | — | Not Available | 2021-07..2024-06 |
Pressure ulcer rateHospital-acquired pressure ulcers per 1,000 eligible discharges. Strongly associated with nursing staffing and turn-protocol compliance. Lower is better. Peer comparison: lower is better. PSI_03 | p57 | 1.09 | 2022-07..2024-06 |
Death among surgical patients with serious treatable complicationsAHRQ failure-to-rescue indicator. Reflects rescue-team responsiveness, ICU capacity, and escalation culture. Lower is better. Peer comparison: lower is better. PSI_04 | p3 | 145.26 | 2022-07..2024-06 |
Iatrogenic pneumothoraxRate of hospital-caused pneumothorax (e.g. from central-line placement). Lower is better. Peer comparison: lower is better. PSI_06 | p35 | 0.21 | 2022-07..2024-06 |
In-hospital fall-associated fractureRate of fractures from in-hospital falls. Reflects fall risk assessment, nursing staffing, and assist-device availability. Lower is better. Peer comparison: lower is better. PSI_08 | p64 | 0.4 | 2022-07..2024-06 |
Post-op hemorrhage or hematomaReflects intra-op hemostasis and post-op monitoring. Lower is better. Peer comparison: lower is better. PSI_09 | p51 | 2.68 | 2022-07..2024-06 |
Post-op AKI requiring dialysisLower is better. Peer comparison: lower is better. PSI_10 | p1 | 1.11 | 2022-07..2024-06 |
Post-op respiratory failureReflects airway management and extubation decisions. Lower is better. Peer comparison: lower is better. PSI_11 | p1 | 4.37 | 2022-07..2024-06 |
Perioperative PE or DVTPerioperative pulmonary embolism or deep-vein thrombosis rate. Reflects VTE prophylaxis compliance. Lower is better. Peer comparison: lower is better. PSI_12 | p5 | 2.7 | 2022-07..2024-06 |
Post-op sepsisLower is better. Peer comparison: lower is better. PSI_13 | p22 | 5.05 | 2022-07..2024-06 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate PSI_14 | p9 | 1.63 | 2022-07..2024-06 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate PSI_15 | p5 | 0.84 | 2022-07..2024-06 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite PSI_90 | p26 | 0.95 | 2022-07..2024-06 |
patient satisfaction · 68 measures
| Measure | Vs peers | Score | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| H_CLEAN_HSP_A_P H_CLEAN_HSP_A_P | p53 | 77 | 2024-04..2025-03 |
| H_CLEAN_HSP_SN_P H_CLEAN_HSP_SN_P | p22 | 6 | 2024-04..2025-03 |
| H_CLEAN_HSP_U_P H_CLEAN_HSP_U_P | p30 | 17 | 2024-04..2025-03 |
| H_CLEAN_LINEAR_SCORE H_CLEAN_LINEAR_SCORE | p43 | 89 | 2024-04..2025-03 |
| H_CLEAN_STAR_RATING H_CLEAN_STAR_RATING | p37 | 4 | 2024-04..2025-03 |
| H_COMP_1_A_P H_COMP_1_A_P | p68 | 86 | 2024-04..2025-03 |
| H_COMP_1_LINEAR_SCORE H_COMP_1_LINEAR_SCORE | p55 | 94 | 2024-04..2025-03 |
| H_COMP_1_SN_P H_COMP_1_SN_P | p21 | 3 | 2024-04..2025-03 |
| H_COMP_1_STAR_RATING H_COMP_1_STAR_RATING | p55 | 5 | 2024-04..2025-03 |
| H_COMP_1_U_P H_COMP_1_U_P | p9 | 11 | 2024-04..2025-03 |
| H_COMP_2_A_P H_COMP_2_A_P | p71 | 87 | 2024-04..2025-03 |
| H_COMP_2_LINEAR_SCORE H_COMP_2_LINEAR_SCORE | p58 | 94 | 2024-04..2025-03 |
| H_COMP_2_SN_P H_COMP_2_SN_P | p36 | 5 | 2024-04..2025-03 |
| H_COMP_2_STAR_RATING H_COMP_2_STAR_RATING | p41 | 4 | 2024-04..2025-03 |
| H_COMP_2_U_P H_COMP_2_U_P | p4 | 8 | 2024-04..2025-03 |
| H_COMP_5_A_P H_COMP_5_A_P | p79 | 78 | 2024-04..2025-03 |
| H_COMP_5_LINEAR_SCORE H_COMP_5_LINEAR_SCORE | p65 | 88 | 2024-04..2025-03 |
| H_COMP_5_SN_P H_COMP_5_SN_P | p4 | 9 | 2024-04..2025-03 |
| H_COMP_5_STAR_RATING H_COMP_5_STAR_RATING | p64 | 5 | 2024-04..2025-03 |
| H_COMP_5_U_P H_COMP_5_U_P | p5 | 13 | 2024-04..2025-03 |
| H_COMP_6_LINEAR_SCORE H_COMP_6_LINEAR_SCORE | p44 | 88 | 2024-04..2025-03 |
| H_COMP_6_N_P H_COMP_6_N_P | p20 | 11 | 2024-04..2025-03 |
| H_COMP_6_STAR_RATING H_COMP_6_STAR_RATING | p36 | 4 | 2024-04..2025-03 |
| H_COMP_6_Y_P H_COMP_6_Y_P | p56 | 89 | 2024-04..2025-03 |
| H_DISCH_HELP_N_P H_DISCH_HELP_N_P | p25 | 13 | 2024-04..2025-03 |
…and 43 more.
readmission · 14 measures
| Measure | Vs peers | Score | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients EDAC_30_AMI | p29 | 38.5 | 2021-07..2024-06 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients EDAC_30_HF | p22 | -8.4 | 2021-07..2024-06 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients EDAC_30_PN | p45 | 10.7 | 2021-07..2024-06 |
Hospital-wide readmission (hybrid)Risk-adjusted 30-day readmission across the hospital population. Lower is better. Peer comparison: lower is better. HYBRID_HWR | p21 | 14.6 | 2023-07..2024-06 |
Unplanned visits after colonoscopyRate (per 1,000 colonoscopies) of unplanned hospital visits within 7 days. Higher rates may reflect perforation, bleeding, or sedation complications — or higher-risk case mix. Lower is better. Peer comparison: lower is better. OP_32 | — | Not Available | 2022-01..2024-12 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy OP_35_ADM | — | Not Available | 2024-01..2024-12 |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy OP_35_ED | — | Not Available | 2024-01..2024-12 |
Unplanned visits after outpatient surgeryRatio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery. Lower is better. Peer comparison: lower is better. OP_36 | — | Not Available | 2024-01..2024-12 |
30-day readmission, heart attackShare of Medicare AMI patients readmitted within 30 days. Often driven by transitions of care + outpatient follow-up. Lower is better. Peer comparison: lower is better. READM_30_AMI | p30 | 14.3 | 2021-07..2024-06 |
30-day readmission, CABGLower is better. Peer comparison: lower is better. READM_30_CABG | — | Not Available | 2021-07..2024-06 |
30-day readmission, COPDLower is better. Peer comparison: lower is better. READM_30_COPD | p36 | 18.5 | 2021-07..2024-06 |
30-day readmission, heart failureLower is better. Peer comparison: lower is better. READM_30_HF | p3 | 17.8 | 2021-07..2024-06 |
30-day readmission, hip/knee replacementLower is better. Peer comparison: lower is better. READM_30_HIP_KNEE | p6 | 4.3 | 2021-07..2024-06 |
30-day readmission, pneumoniaLower is better. Peer comparison: lower is better. READM_30_PN | p36 | 15.9 | 2021-07..2024-06 |
Infections (HAI) · 36 measures
| Measure | Vs peers | Score | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit HAI_1_CILOWER | p25 | 0.405 | 2024-04..2025-03 |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit HAI_1_CIUPPER | p31 | 2.45 | 2024-04..2025-03 |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days HAI_1_DOPC | p58 | 4,299 | 2024-04..2025-03 |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases HAI_1_ELIGCASES | p61 | 4.524 | 2024-04..2025-03 |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases HAI_1_NUMERATOR | p68 | 5 | 2024-04..2025-03 |
CLABSI (central-line infection) SIRStandardized Infection Ratio for central-line bloodstream infections. Values <1.0 beat the national benchmark; >1.0 exceed it. Reflects sterile-technique compliance and line-day limits. Lower is better. Peer comparison: lower is better. HAI_1_SIR | p36 | 1.105 | 2024-04..2025-03 |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit HAI_2_CILOWER | p18 | 0.147 | 2024-04..2025-03 |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit HAI_2_CIUPPER | p25 | 1.57 | 2024-04..2025-03 |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days HAI_2_DOPC | p61 | 5,028 | 2024-04..2025-03 |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases HAI_2_ELIGCASES | p62 | 5.199 | 2024-04..2025-03 |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases HAI_2_NUMERATOR | p62 | 3 | 2024-04..2025-03 |
CAUTI (catheter UTI) SIRCatheter-Associated UTI Standardized Infection Ratio. Reflects catheter-day limits and timely removal. Lower is better. Peer comparison: lower is better. HAI_2_SIR | p30 | 0.577 | 2024-04..2025-03 |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit HAI_3_CILOWER | — | Not Available | 2024-04..2025-03 |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit HAI_3_CIUPPER | — | Not Available | 2024-04..2025-03 |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures HAI_3_DOPC | — | Not Available | 2024-04..2025-03 |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases HAI_3_ELIGCASES | — | Not Available | 2024-04..2025-03 |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases HAI_3_NUMERATOR | — | Not Available | 2024-04..2025-03 |
Colon-surgery SSI SIRColon-surgery surgical-site infection SIR. Lower is better. Peer comparison: lower is better. HAI_3_SIR | — | Not Available | 2024-04..2025-03 |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit HAI_4_CILOWER | — | Not Available | 2024-04..2025-03 |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit HAI_4_CIUPPER | — | Not Available | 2024-04..2025-03 |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures HAI_4_DOPC | — | Not Available | 2024-04..2025-03 |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases HAI_4_ELIGCASES | — | Not Available | 2024-04..2025-03 |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases HAI_4_NUMERATOR | — | Not Available | 2024-04..2025-03 |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy HAI_4_SIR | — | Not Available | 2024-04..2025-03 |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit HAI_5_CILOWER | — | Not Available | 2024-04..2025-03 |
…and 11 more.
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