BRONX HEALTH SYSTEM Review

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Overall Hospital Rating: ; HCAPS approval: 49%

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 BRONX HEALTH SYSTEM. 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 BRONX HEALTH SYSTEM, Survey Analysis.)

In the briefest summary, BRONX HEALTH SYSTEM is one of the types of hospitals called Acute Care Hospitals. It is in BRONX, NY. Its five star rating is 2 . Its type of ownership is Proprietary. The facility's Medicare ID is 330009. It does provide emergency services. There are 278 medical professionals and 75 doctor groups affiliated with the hospital. On average at BRONX HEALTH SYSTEM, emergency patients were charged $25,365. This is lower than the state average of $26,475. 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, only 49% of the patients surveyed definitely recommended BRONX HEALTH SYSTEM, while 16% did not recommend going to BRONX HEALTH SYSTEM.

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 BRONX HEALTH SYSTEM

Address:

1276 FULTON AVENUE
BRONX, NY 10456
(212) 588-7000
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Medicare Provider Number:

330009

Type:

Acute Care Hospitals

Ownership:

Proprietary

Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating for BRONX HEALTH SYSTEM

Overall Rating:



The Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating for BRONX HEALTH SYSTEM 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 BRONX HEALTH SYSTEM to the national results for similar facilities.

Survey Question Response
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" communicated well 64 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated well 16 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" communicated well 20 %
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 71 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" treated them with courtesy and respect 13 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" treated them with courtesy and respect 16 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" listened carefully to them 60 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" listened carefully to them 16 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" listened carefully to them 24 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" explained things in a way they could understand 62 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" explained things in a way they could understand 19 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" explained things in a way they could understand 19 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" communicated well 69 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated well 12 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" communicated well 19 %
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 75 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" treated them with courtesy and respect 10 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" treated them with courtesy and respect 15 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" listened carefully to them 66 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" listened carefully to them 13 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" listened carefully to them 21 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" explained things in a way they could understand 64 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" explained things in a way they could understand 15 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" explained things in a way they could understand 21 %
Patients who reported that they "Always" received help as soon as they wanted 42 %
Patients who reported that they "Sometimes" or "Never" received help as soon as they wanted 34 %
Patients who reported that they "Usually" received help as soon as they wanted 24 %
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 35 %
Patients who reported that they "Sometimes" or "Never" received help after using the call button as soon as they wanted 39 %
Patients who reported that they "Usually" received help after using the call button as soon as they wanted 26 %
Patients who reported that they "Always" received bathroom help as soon as they wanted 50 %
Patients who reported that they "Sometimes" or "Never" received bathroom help as soon as they wanted 29 %
Patients who reported that they "Usually" received bathroom help as soon as they wanted 21 %
Patients who reported that staff "Always" explained about medicines before giving it to them 51 %
Patients who reported that staff "Sometimes" or "Never" explained about medicines before giving it to them 33 %
Patients who reported that staff "Usually" explained about medicines before giving it to them 16 %
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 64 %
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated what the medication was for 21 %
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Usually" communicated what the medication was for. 15 %
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Always" discussed possible side effects 39 %
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Sometimes" or "Never" discussed possible side effects 44 %
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Usually" discussed possible side effects 17 %
Patients who reported that NO, they were not given information about what to do during their recovery at home 25 %
Patients who reported that YES, they were given information about what to do during their recovery at home 75 %
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 28 %
Patients who reported that YES, they did discuss whether they would need help after discharge 72 %
Patients who reported that NO, they did not receive written information about possible symptoms to look out for after discharge 23 %
Patients who reported that YES, they did receive written information about possible symptoms to look out for after discharge 77 %
Patients who "Agree" they understood their care when they left the hospital 44 %
Patients who "Disagree" or "Strongly Disagree" they understood their care when they left the hospital 14 %
Patients who "Strongly Agree" they understood their care when they left the hospital 42 %
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 19 %
Patients who "Strongly Agree" that the staff took my preferences into account when determining my health care needs 34 %
Patients who "Agree" that they understood their responsiblities in managing their health 46 %
Patients who "Disagree" or "Strongly Disagree" that they understood their responsiblities in managing their health 11 %
Patients who "Strongly Agree" that they understood their responsiblities in managing their health 43 %
Patients who "Agree" that they understood the purposes of their medications when leaving the hospital 40 %
Patients who "Disagree" or "Strongly Disagree" that they understood the purposes of their medications when leaving the hospital 11 %
Patients who "Strongly Agree" that they understood the purposes of their medications when leaving the hospital 49 %
Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Always" clean 65 %
Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Sometimes" or "Never" clean 15 %
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 51 %
Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Sometimes" or "Never" quiet at night 21 %
Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Usually" quiet at night 28 %
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) 22 %
Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 7 or 8 on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest) 29 %
Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest) 49 %
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 16 %
Patients who reported YES, they would definitely recommend the hospital 49 %
Patients who reported YES, they would probably recommend the hospital 35 %
Recommend hospital - linear mean score Not Applicable
Recommend hospital - star rating Not Applicable
Summary star rating Not Applicable

Cost of BRONX HEALTH SYSTEM, 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 BRONX HEALTH SYSTEM 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 BRONX HEALTH SYSTEM: Not Available

Detailed table for spending and period for patients at BRONX HEALTH SYSTEM:

Type Amount
Home Health Agency (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $8
Hospice (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $0
Inpatient (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $51
Outpatient (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $64
Skilled Nursing Facility (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $17
Durable Medical Equipment (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $4
Carrier (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) $653
Home Health Agency (During Index Hospital Admission) $0
Hospice (During Index Hospital Admission) $0
Inpatient (During Index Hospital Admission) $10,168
Outpatient (During Index Hospital Admission) $0
Skilled Nursing Facility (During Index Hospital Admission) $0
Durable Medical Equipment (During Index Hospital Admission) $4
Carrier (During Index Hospital Admission) $947
Home Health Agency (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $163
Hospice (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $99
Inpatient (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $4,586
Outpatient (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $1,010
Skilled Nursing Facility (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $6,143
Durable Medical Equipment (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $64
Carrier (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) $1,382
Total (Complete Episode) $25,365

Infection Rates at BRONX HEALTH SYSTEM

These measures show how often patients at BRONX HEALTH SYSTEM 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 0.99 / Same
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit 2.58 / Same
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days 9,807.00 / Same
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases 10.34 / Same
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases 17.00 / Same
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) 1.64 / Same
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit 0.06 / Better
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit 0.65 / Better
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days 9,752.00 / Better
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases 12.58 / Better
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases 3.00 / Better
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) 0.24 / Better
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit 0.29 / Same
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit 5.69 / Same
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures 41.00 / Same
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases 1.16 / Same
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases 2.00 / Same
SSI - Colon Surgery 1.72 / Same
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 108.00 / Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases 0.91 / Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases 2.00 / Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy Not Available / Not Available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit 0.36 / Same
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit 1.47 / Same
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days 119,466.00 / Same
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases 10.36 / Same
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases 8.00 / Same
MRSA Bacteremia 0.77 / Same
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit 0.18 / Better
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit 0.48 / Better
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days 113,683.00 / Better
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases 53.52 / Better
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases 16.00 / Better
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) 0.30 / Better

How BRONX HEALTH SYSTEM Compares to Other Similar Facilities

This is how BRONX HEALTH SYSTEM compares to other similar hospitals nationally based on data provided to CMS.

Top Hospitals in BRONX, NY

Worst Hospitals in BRONX, NY

Percentages of Complications and Deaths at BRONX HEALTH SYSTEM

Measure Score Compared to National Rates
Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients NA Not Enough Data
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 9% SAME
Death rate for heart failure patients 10.2% SAME
Death rate for pneumonia patients 14.9% SAME
Death rate for stroke patients 13.6% SAME
Pressure ulcer rate 1.37% Worse
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications NA Not Enough Data
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate 0.27% SAME
In-hospital fall with hip fracture rate 0.09% SAME
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate 2.63% SAME
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate 1.39% SAME
Postoperative respiratory failure rate 7.8% SAME
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate 3.49% SAME
Postoperative sepsis rate 5.01% SAME
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate 1.95% SAME
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate 1.01% SAME
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite 1.15% SAME

Skilled Nursing Facilities Near BRONX HEALTH SYSTEM

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 BRONX HEALTH SYSTEM ranked by their CMS 5-Star Overall Rating.

Facility Name Overall Rating
Queen of Peace Residence 5:
N Y S Veterans Home In N Y C 5:
Silvercrest 5:
Family of Caring Healthcare at Montclair 5:
Winchester Gardens Health Care Center 5:
Complete Care at West Caldwell LLC 5:
Childrens Specialized Hospital Mountainside 5:
Careone at Wayne 5:
Sea View Hospital Rehabilitation Center and Home 5:
Dumont Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing Care 5:
Sea Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 5:
Belair Care Center Inc 5:
Excel Care at Wayne 5:
Doctors Subacute Healthcare, LLC 5:
Waveny Care Center 5:
Hartwyck at Oak Tree 5:
Inglemoor Rehabilitation and Care Center of Living 5:
Hoboken University Medical Center Tcu 5:
Elizabeth Seton Children's Center 5:
South Mountain Hc 5:
St Joseph's Home For Elderly 5:
Margaret Tietz Center For Nursing Care Inc 5:
United Hebrew Geriatric Center 5:
White House Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 5:
Eastchester Rehabilitation and Health Care Center 5:
The Amsterdam at Harborside 5:
Brighton Gardens of Edison 5:
New York Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing 5:
Lynbrook Restorative Therapy and Nursing 5:
N J Veterans Mem Home Paramus 5:
St Marys Center Inc 5:
North Shore - L I J Orzac Ctr For Rehabilitation 5:
Elizabeth Nursing and Rehab 5:
Care Connection Rahway 5:
Atrium Post Acute Care of Park Ridge 5:
Epic Rehabilitation and Nursing at White Plains 5:
Henry J Carter Skilled Nursing Facility 5:
The Enclave at Rye Rehab and Nursing Ctr 5:
Jamaica Hospital Nursing Home Co Inc 5:
St Marys Hospital For Children 5:
Windsor Park Rehab and Nursing Center 5:
Emerson Health Care Center 5:
Hamilton Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 5:
Forest View Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing 5:
The Actors Fund Home 5:
Barnert Subacute Rehabilitation Center, LLC 5:
Methodist Home For Nursing and Rehabilitation 5:
Complete Care at Prospect Heights LLC 5:
Spring Hills Post Acute Livingston 5:
Family of Caring Healthcare at Tenafly, LLC 5:
Glen Cove Center For Nursing and Rehabilitation 5:
Careone at Teaneck 5:
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center T C U 5:
Bainbridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 5:
Beacon Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 5:
Cliffside Rehab and Residential Health Care Center 5:
Northwell Health Stern Family Center For Rehab 5:
Carmel Richmond Healthcare and Rehab Center 5:
Lower West Side Rehab and Nursing Center 5:
Parker Jewish Institute For Health Care and Rehab 5:
The Steven and Alexandra Cohen Ped L T C Pavilion 5:
Shore View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 5:
Job Haines Home For Aged People 5:
Gold Crest Care Center 5:
Park Avenue Extended Care Facility 5:
Union Plaza Care Center 5:
New East Side Nursing Home 5:
Mount Sinai South Nassau T C U 5:
Kendal On Hudson 5:
The Knolls 5:
Northern Metropolitan Res Health Care Facility Inc 5:
Upper East Side Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 5:
Careone at Valley 5:
Dr Susan Smith Mckinney Nursing and Rehab Center 5:
Woodcliff Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center 5:
Arbor Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 5:
Edgehill Health Center 5:
Careone at Ridgewood Avenue 5:
Split Rock Rehabilition and Health Care Center 5:
University Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing 5:
Alaris Health at St Mary's 5:
New Gouverneur Hospital S N F 5:
Bronx Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 4:
Hope Center For H I V and Nursing Care 4:
Fort Tryon Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing 4:
Bronx Center For Rehabilitation and Health Care 4:
Atrium Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing 4:
Meadowbrook Care Center 4:
Flushing Hospital Medical Center T C U 4:
South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 4:
Excel at Woodbury For Rehab and Nursing, L L C 4:
Saints Joachim and Anne Nursing and Rehab Center 4:
Sycamore Living at East Hanover 4:
Montclair Care Center 4:
New Glen Oaks Nursing Home, Inc 4:
Acclaim Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 4:
Premier Nsg and Rehab Center of Far Rockaway 4:
Green Hill 4:
Regal Heights Rehabilitation and Health Care Ctr 4:
Beach Terrace Care Center 4:

Medical Groups Affiliated with BRONX HEALTH SYSTEM

There are 278 doctors and 75 medical groups that are affiliated with BRONX HEALTH SYSTEM.

Affiliated Doctor Groups


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