FAULKNER HOSPITAL-BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S Review

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Overall Hospital Rating: ; HCAPS approval: 79%

Database data as of January 31, 2024

A Review of the Data

Prepared by Richard Saunders as of January 31, 2024.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ("CMS") distributes more than 80 tables of data on hospitals on a quarterly basis. That is a lot of information to pour through to try and build a comprehensive review of FAULKNER HOSPITAL-BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S. Luckily, we are here to help! I’ve put together this page to help you to get a better idea of what the hospital does, who is affiliated with it, share any patient survey data and much more. (If you want to jump to a specific section of the review, here are the section headers: General Hospital Data, Ratings, Cost Analysis, Infections, Comparison, Nearby Skilled Nursing Facilities, Doctors Associated with FAULKNER HOSPITAL-BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S, Survey Analysis.)

In the briefest summary, FAULKNER HOSPITAL-BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S is one of the types of hospitals called Acute Care Hospitals. It is in BOSTON, MA. Its five star rating is 4 . Its type of ownership is Voluntary non-profit - Private. The facility's Medicare ID is 220119. It does provide emergency services. There are 1,359 medical professionals and 129 doctor groups affiliated with the hospital. On average at FAULKNER HOSPITAL-BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S, emergency patients were charged $20,655. This is lower than the state average of $24,534. It is also lower than the national average of $25,828.

According to the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems ("HCAHPS") that ended in September 30, 2021, 79% of the patients surveyed definitely recommended FAULKNER HOSPITAL-BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S, while only 4% did not recommend going to FAULKNER HOSPITAL-BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S.

The information presented below is based on data provided by U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). It is updated as new data is made available.

General Information for FAULKNER HOSPITAL-BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S

Address:

1153 CENTRE STREET
BOSTON, MA 02130
(617) 983-7000
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Medicare Provider Number:

220119

Type:

Acute Care Hospitals

Ownership:

Voluntary non-profit - Private

Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating for FAULKNER HOSPITAL-BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S

Overall Rating:



The Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating for FAULKNER HOSPITAL-BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S summarizes a variety of measures across 5 areas of quality into a single star rating for each hospital. Once reporting thresholds are met, a hospital’s Overall Star Rating is calculated using only those measures for which data are available. Hospitals report data to The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ("CMS") through the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) Program, Hospital Outpatient Quality Reporting (OQR) Program, Hospital Readmission Reduction Program (HRRP), Hospital-Acquired Condition (HAC) Reduction Program, and Hospital Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program. Overall Star Ratings aren’t calculated for Veterans Health Administration (VHA) or Department of Defense (DoD) hospitals.

Most hospitals will have an Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating of 3.

National distribution of the Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating The following table shows the national distribution of the Overall Star Rating based on July 2022 results.

Overall rating Number of hospitals / Percentage
1 star 198 (6.34%)
2 stars 702 (22.49%)
3 stars 895 (28.68%)
4 stars 895 (28.68%)
5 stars 431 (13.81%)
N/A 1,368 (30.47%)

Additional detailed on the method for calculating the Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating from this document.

Patient Survey Results

Below is information compiled by CMS on the percentage of patients who respond to specific treatments and a comparison of the results for FAULKNER HOSPITAL-BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S to the national results for similar facilities.

Survey Question Response
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" communicated well 82 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated well 4 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" communicated well 14 %
Nurse communication - linear mean score Not Applicable
Nurse communication - star rating Not Applicable
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" treated them with courtesy and respect 89 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" treated them with courtesy and respect 3 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" treated them with courtesy and respect 8 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" listened carefully to them 79 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" listened carefully to them 4 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" listened carefully to them 17 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" explained things in a way they could understand 77 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" explained things in a way they could understand 6 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" explained things in a way they could understand 17 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" communicated well 83 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated well 5 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" communicated well 12 %
Doctor communication - linear mean score Not Applicable
Doctor communication - star rating Not Applicable
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" treated them with courtesy and respect 89 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" treated them with courtesy and respect 4 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" treated them with courtesy and respect 7 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" listened carefully to them 82 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" listened carefully to them 5 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" listened carefully to them 13 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" explained things in a way they could understand 77 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" explained things in a way they could understand 6 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" explained things in a way they could understand 17 %
Patients who reported that they "Always" received help as soon as they wanted 65 %
Patients who reported that they "Sometimes" or "Never" received help as soon as they wanted 10 %
Patients who reported that they "Usually" received help as soon as they wanted 25 %
Staff responsiveness - linear mean score Not Applicable
Staff responsiveness - star rating Not Applicable
Patients who reported that they "Always" received help after using the call button as soon as they wanted 65 %
Patients who reported that they "Sometimes" or "Never" received help after using the call button as soon as they wanted 8 %
Patients who reported that they "Usually" received help after using the call button as soon as they wanted 27 %
Patients who reported that they "Always" received bathroom help as soon as they wanted 66 %
Patients who reported that they "Sometimes" or "Never" received bathroom help as soon as they wanted 12 %
Patients who reported that they "Usually" received bathroom help as soon as they wanted 22 %
Patients who reported that staff "Always" explained about medicines before giving it to them 63 %
Patients who reported that staff "Sometimes" or "Never" explained about medicines before giving it to them 19 %
Patients who reported that staff "Usually" explained about medicines before giving it to them 18 %
Communication about medicines - linear mean score Not Applicable
Communication about medicines - star rating Not Applicable
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Always" communicated what the medication was for 77 %
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated what the medication was for 7 %
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Usually" communicated what the medication was for. 16 %
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Always" discussed possible side effects 50 %
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Sometimes" or "Never" discussed possible side effects 31 %
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Usually" discussed possible side effects 19 %
Patients who reported that NO, they were not given information about what to do during their recovery at home 10 %
Patients who reported that YES, they were given information about what to do during their recovery at home 90 %
Discharge information - linear mean score Not Applicable
Discharge information - star rating Not Applicable
Patients who reported that NO, they did not discuss whether they would need help after discharge 13 %
Patients who reported that YES, they did discuss whether they would need help after discharge 87 %
Patients who reported that NO, they did not receive written information about possible symptoms to look out for after discharge 8 %
Patients who reported that YES, they did receive written information about possible symptoms to look out for after discharge 92 %
Patients who "Agree" they understood their care when they left the hospital 41 %
Patients who "Disagree" or "Strongly Disagree" they understood their care when they left the hospital 5 %
Patients who "Strongly Agree" they understood their care when they left the hospital 54 %
Care transition - linear mean score Not Applicable
Care transition - star rating Not Applicable
Patients who "Agree" that the staff took my preferences into account when determining my health care needs 47 %
Patients who "Disagree" or "Strongly Disagree" that the staff took my preferences into account when determining my health care needs 7 %
Patients who "Strongly Agree" that the staff took my preferences into account when determining my health care needs 46 %
Patients who "Agree" that they understood their responsiblities in managing their health 40 %
Patients who "Disagree" or "Strongly Disagree" that they understood their responsiblities in managing their health 5 %
Patients who "Strongly Agree" that they understood their responsiblities in managing their health 55 %
Patients who "Agree" that they understood the purposes of their medications when leaving the hospital 35 %
Patients who "Disagree" or "Strongly Disagree" that they understood the purposes of their medications when leaving the hospital 3 %
Patients who "Strongly Agree" that they understood the purposes of their medications when leaving the hospital 62 %
Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Always" clean 66 %
Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Sometimes" or "Never" clean 14 %
Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Usually" clean 20 %
Cleanliness - linear mean score Not Applicable
Cleanliness - star rating Not Applicable
Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Always" quiet at night 55 %
Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Sometimes" or "Never" quiet at night 12 %
Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Usually" quiet at night 33 %
Quietness - linear mean score Not Applicable
Quietness - star rating Not Applicable
Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 6 or lower on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest) 7 %
Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 7 or 8 on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest) 19 %
Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest) 74 %
Overall hospital rating - linear mean score Not Applicable
Overall hospital rating - star rating Not Applicable
Patients who reported NO, they would probably not or definitely not recommend the hospital 4 %
Patients who reported YES, they would definitely recommend the hospital 79 %
Patients who reported YES, they would probably recommend the hospital 17 %
Recommend hospital - linear mean score Not Applicable
Recommend hospital - star rating Not Applicable
Summary star rating Not Applicable

Cost of FAULKNER HOSPITAL-BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S, Compare to National and State Averages

Understanding how much a hospital is going to cost is extremely difficult. Hospitals themselves actively obscure what they charge and have negotiated different rates with different insurers. Then you have the problem of the wide variety of treatments which the FAULKNER HOSPITAL-BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S provides.

To provide some standard metric to compare hospital costs, CMS publishes the MSPB (or "Medicare Spending Per Beneficiary"). Even though you may not be on Medicare, this metric may still be useful. The MSPB is expressed as a percentage compared to the national average for costs that Medicare incurs. A percentage higher than 100% means the hospital charges more than the national average while a percentage less than 100% means the hospital charges less than the national average.

MSPB for FAULKNER HOSPITAL-BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S: Not Available

Detailed table for spending and period for patients at FAULKNER HOSPITAL-BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S:

Type Amount
Home Health Agency (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $29
Hospice (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $0
Inpatient (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $23
Outpatient (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $178
Skilled Nursing Facility (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $8
Durable Medical Equipment (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $27
Carrier (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $683
Home Health Agency (During Index Hospital Admission) $0
Hospice (During Index Hospital Admission) $0
Inpatient (During Index Hospital Admission) $9,785
Outpatient (During Index Hospital Admission) $0
Skilled Nursing Facility (During Index Hospital Admission) $0
Durable Medical Equipment (During Index Hospital Admission) $16
Carrier (During Index Hospital Admission) $1,120
Home Health Agency (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $1,120
Hospice (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $107
Inpatient (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $2,536
Outpatient (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $818
Skilled Nursing Facility (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $2,882
Durable Medical Equipment (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $165
Carrier (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $1,157
Total (Complete Episode) $20,655

Infection Rates at FAULKNER HOSPITAL-BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S

These measures show how often patients at FAULKNER HOSPITAL-BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S contract certain infections during the course of their medical treatment, when compared to other hospitals nationally.

Infection Type Score / Compare to National Average
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit 0.30 / Same
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit 2.29 / Same
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days 4,843.00 / Same
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases 4.21 / Same
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases 4.00 / Same
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) 0.95 / Same
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit 0.64 / Same
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit 3.26 / Same
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days 3,773.00 / Same
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases 3.83 / Same
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases 6.00 / Same
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) 1.57 / Same
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit Not Available / Not Available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit Not Available / Not Available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures 20.00 / Not Available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases 0.44 / Not Available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases 2.00 / Not Available
SSI - Colon Surgery Not Available / Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit Not Available / Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit Not Available / Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures 26.00 / Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases 0.20 / Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases 1.00 / Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy Not Available / Not Available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit 0.03 / Same
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit 2.57 / Same
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days 43,330.00 / Same
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases 1.92 / Same
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases 1.00 / Same
MRSA Bacteremia 0.52 / Same
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit 0.48 / Same
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit 1.29 / Same
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days 43,150.00 / Same
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases 19.74 / Same
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases 16.00 / Same
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) 0.81 / Same

How FAULKNER HOSPITAL-BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S Compares to Other Similar Facilities

This is how FAULKNER HOSPITAL-BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S compares to other similar hospitals nationally based on data provided to CMS.

Top Hospitals in BOSTON, MA

Worst Hospitals in BOSTON, MA

Percentages of Complications and Deaths at FAULKNER HOSPITAL-BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S

Measure Score Compared to National Rates
Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients 2.5% SAME
Death rate for heart attack patients NA Not Enough Data
Death rate for CABG surgery patients NA Not Enough Data
Death rate for COPD patients 6.4% SAME
Death rate for heart failure patients 8.1% Better
Death rate for pneumonia patients 13.6% Better
Death rate for stroke patients 9.9% SAME
Pressure ulcer rate 0.59% SAME
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications 165.78% SAME
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate 0.21% SAME
In-hospital fall with hip fracture rate 0.08% SAME
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate 2.84% SAME
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate 1.87% SAME
Postoperative respiratory failure rate 6.1% SAME
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate 2.6% SAME
Postoperative sepsis rate 5.36% SAME
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate 1.92% SAME
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate 0.85% SAME
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite 0.88% SAME

Skilled Nursing Facilities Near FAULKNER HOSPITAL-BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S

Many hospital patients are not ready to return home after a hospital visit. If recovery is going to be protracted, doctors will often advise that the patients recuperate at a skilled nursing facility. Below is a list of the skilled nursing homes near FAULKNER HOSPITAL-BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S ranked by their CMS 5-Star Overall Rating.

Facility Name Overall Rating
Carleton-Willard Village Retirement and Nursing Ctr 5:
Linden Ponds 5:
Brookhaven at Lexington 5:
German Center For Extended Care 5:
Life Care Center of West Bridgewater 5:
Campion Health and Wellness, Inc 5:
Phillips Manor Nursing Home 5:
Laurel Ridge Rehab and Skilled Care Center 5:
Lasell House 5:
Care One at Concord 5:
Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility 5:
Ledgewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 5:
Jesmond Nursing Home 5:
The Boston Home, Inc 5:
Meadow Green Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 5:
Aberjona Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 5:
Greenwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 5:
Cambridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 5:
Thomas Upham House 5:
Jeffrey and Susan Brudnick Center For Living 5:
Continuing Care at Brooksby Village 5:
Care One at Lexington 5:
Rivercrest Long Term Care 5:
Spaulding Nursing and Therapy Center - Brighton 5:
Beaumont Rehab and Skilled Nursing Ctr - Westboro 5:
Alliance Health at Marina Bay 5:
Carlyle House 5:
D'youville Care For Advanced Therapy 5:
Bear Mountain at Andover 5:
Riverbend of South Natick 5:
Whittier Westborough Transitional Care Unit 5:
Newbridge On The Charles Skilled Nursing Facility 5:
New England Homes For The Deaf, Inc 5:
Victoria Haven Nursing Facility 5:
Sherrill House 5:
Elizabeth Seton 5:
Recuperative Services Unit-Hebrew Rehab Center 5:
Seven Hills Pediatric Center 5:
Care One at Wilmington 5:
Bay Path at Duxbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Ctr 5:
Neville Center at Fresh Pond For Nursing and Rehab 5:
Dwyer Home 5:
The Skilled Nursing Facility at North Hill 5:
The Commons Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation 5:
Chestnut Woods Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr 5:
Pilgrim Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center 4:
New England Sinai Hospital Transitional Care Unit 4:
Vantage at Milford LLC 4:
Leonard Florence Center For Living 4:
Alliance Health at Maples 4:
Lafayette Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing 4:
Woburn Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 4:
Mary Ann Morse Nursing and Rehabilitation 4:
Devereux Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 4:
Casa De Ramana Rehabilitation Center 4:
Southwood at Norwell Nursing Ctr 4:
Walpole Healthcare 4:
Harbor House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 4:
Cardigan Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 4:
Belmont Manor Nursing Home, In 4:
Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 4:
Alliance Health at West Acres 4:
Benjamin Healthcare Center 4:
Katzman Family Center For Living 4:
Baypointe Rehab Center 4:
Alliance Health at Braintree 4:
Winchester Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 4:
Colony Center For Health and Rehabilitation 4:
Dexter House Healthcare 4:
John Scott House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 4:
Copley at Stoughton Nursing Care Center 4:
Care One at Essex Park 4:
Webster Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 4:
Regalcare at Quincy 4:
Care One at Weymouth 4:
Waterview Lodge LLC, Rehabilitation and Healthcare 4:
Masconomet Healthcare Center 4:
The Brentwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr 4:
South Cove Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 4:
Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley 3:
Foremost at Sharon LLC 3:
Briarwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 3:
Holiday Retirement Home Inc 3:
Sancta Maria Nursing Facility 3:
St Antoine Residence 3:
St Joseph Manor Health Care Inc 3:
Champion Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 3:
Life Care Center of Acton 3:
St Joseph Rehab and Nursing Care Center 3:
Abbott Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 3:
Queen Anne Nursing Home, Inc 3:
Life Care Center of The North Shore 3:
St Patrick's Manor 3:
Stone Rehabilitation and Senior Living 3:
The Elmhurst Healthcare 3:
Life Care Center of Stoneham 3:
Saugus Center 3:
North End Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 3:
The Reservoir Center For Health and Rehabilitation 3:
Sudbury Pines Extended Care 3:

Medical Groups Affiliated with FAULKNER HOSPITAL-BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S

There are 1,359 doctors and 129 medical groups that are affiliated with FAULKNER HOSPITAL-BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S.

Affiliated Doctor Groups


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