UNIVERSITY OF MD SHORE MEDICAL CTR AT CHESTERTOWN Review
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Overall Hospital Rating: ; HCAPS approval: 77%
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 UNIVERSITY OF MD SHORE MEDICAL CTR AT CHESTERTOWN. 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 UNIVERSITY OF MD SHORE MEDICAL CTR AT CHESTERTOWN, Survey Analysis.)
In the briefest summary, UNIVERSITY OF MD SHORE MEDICAL CTR AT CHESTERTOWN is one of the types of hospitals called Acute Care Hospitals. It is in CHESTERTOWN, MD. Its five star rating is 4 . Its type of ownership is Voluntary non-profit - Private. The facility's Medicare ID is 210030. It does provide emergency services. There are 210 medical professionals and 77 doctor groups affiliated with the hospital. We do not have data on average costs for care provided at UNIVERSITY OF MD SHORE MEDICAL CTR AT CHESTERTOWN.
According to the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems ("HCAHPS") that ended in September 30, 2021, 77% of the patients surveyed definitely recommended UNIVERSITY OF MD SHORE MEDICAL CTR AT CHESTERTOWN, while only 1% did not recommend going to UNIVERSITY OF MD SHORE MEDICAL CTR AT CHESTERTOWN.
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 UNIVERSITY OF MD SHORE MEDICAL CTR AT CHESTERTOWN
Address:
100 BROWN STREET
CHESTERTOWN, MD
21620
(410) 778-7668
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Medicare Provider Number:
210030
Type:
Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership:
Voluntary non-profit - Private
Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating for UNIVERSITY OF MD SHORE MEDICAL CTR AT CHESTERTOWN
Overall Rating:
The Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating for UNIVERSITY OF MD SHORE MEDICAL CTR AT CHESTERTOWN 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 |
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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 UNIVERSITY OF MD SHORE MEDICAL CTR AT CHESTERTOWN to the national results for similar facilities.
Survey Question | Response |
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Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" communicated well | 84 % |
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated well | 2 % |
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 | Not Available % |
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" treated them with courtesy and respect | Not Available % |
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" treated them with courtesy and respect | Not Available % |
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" listened carefully to them | Not Available % |
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" listened carefully to them | Not Available % |
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" listened carefully to them | Not Available % |
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" explained things in a way they could understand | Not Available % |
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" explained things in a way they could understand | Not Available % |
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" explained things in a way they could understand | Not Available % |
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" communicated well | 90 % |
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated well | 4 % |
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" communicated well | 6 % |
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 | Not Available % |
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" treated them with courtesy and respect | Not Available % |
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" treated them with courtesy and respect | Not Available % |
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" listened carefully to them | Not Available % |
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" listened carefully to them | Not Available % |
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" listened carefully to them | Not Available % |
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" explained things in a way they could understand | Not Available % |
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" explained things in a way they could understand | Not Available % |
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" explained things in a way they could understand | Not Available % |
Patients who reported that they "Always" received help as soon as they wanted | 79 % |
Patients who reported that they "Sometimes" or "Never" received help as soon as they wanted | 9 % |
Patients who reported that they "Usually" received help as soon as they wanted | 12 % |
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 | Not Available % |
Patients who reported that they "Sometimes" or "Never" received help after using the call button as soon as they wanted | Not Available % |
Patients who reported that they "Usually" received help after using the call button as soon as they wanted | Not Available % |
Patients who reported that they "Always" received bathroom help as soon as they wanted | Not Available % |
Patients who reported that they "Sometimes" or "Never" received bathroom help as soon as they wanted | Not Available % |
Patients who reported that they "Usually" received bathroom help as soon as they wanted | Not Available % |
Patients who reported that staff "Always" explained about medicines before giving it to them | 74 % |
Patients who reported that staff "Sometimes" or "Never" explained about medicines before giving it to them | 14 % |
Patients who reported that staff "Usually" explained about medicines before giving it to them | 12 % |
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 | Not Available % |
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated what the medication was for | Not Available % |
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Usually" communicated what the medication was for. | Not Available % |
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Always" discussed possible side effects | Not Available % |
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Sometimes" or "Never" discussed possible side effects | Not Available % |
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Usually" discussed possible side effects | Not Available % |
Patients who reported that NO, they were not given information about what to do during their recovery at home | 12 % |
Patients who reported that YES, they were given information about what to do during their recovery at home | 88 % |
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 | Not Available % |
Patients who reported that YES, they did discuss whether they would need help after discharge | Not Available % |
Patients who reported that NO, they did not receive written information about possible symptoms to look out for after discharge | Not Available % |
Patients who reported that YES, they did receive written information about possible symptoms to look out for after discharge | Not Available % |
Patients who "Agree" they understood their care when they left the hospital | 30 % |
Patients who "Disagree" or "Strongly Disagree" they understood their care when they left the hospital | 2 % |
Patients who "Strongly Agree" they understood their care when they left the hospital | 68 % |
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 | Not Available % |
Patients who "Disagree" or "Strongly Disagree" that the staff took my preferences into account when determining my health care needs | Not Available % |
Patients who "Strongly Agree" that the staff took my preferences into account when determining my health care needs | Not Available % |
Patients who "Agree" that they understood their responsiblities in managing their health | Not Available % |
Patients who "Disagree" or "Strongly Disagree" that they understood their responsiblities in managing their health | Not Available % |
Patients who "Strongly Agree" that they understood their responsiblities in managing their health | Not Available % |
Patients who "Agree" that they understood the purposes of their medications when leaving the hospital | Not Available % |
Patients who "Disagree" or "Strongly Disagree" that they understood the purposes of their medications when leaving the hospital | Not Available % |
Patients who "Strongly Agree" that they understood the purposes of their medications when leaving the hospital | Not Available % |
Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Always" clean | 69 % |
Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Sometimes" or "Never" clean | 6 % |
Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Usually" clean | 25 % |
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 | 53 % |
Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Sometimes" or "Never" quiet at night | 9 % |
Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Usually" quiet at night | 38 % |
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) | 4 % |
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) | 77 % |
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 | 1 % |
Patients who reported YES, they would definitely recommend the hospital | 77 % |
Patients who reported YES, they would probably recommend the hospital | 22 % |
Recommend hospital - linear mean score | Not Applicable |
Recommend hospital - star rating | Not Applicable |
Summary star rating | Not Applicable |
Cost of UNIVERSITY OF MD SHORE MEDICAL CTR AT CHESTERTOWN, 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 UNIVERSITY OF MD SHORE MEDICAL CTR AT CHESTERTOWN 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 UNIVERSITY OF MD SHORE MEDICAL CTR AT CHESTERTOWN: Not Available
We do not have detailed cost analysis for UNIVERSITY OF MD SHORE MEDICAL CTR AT CHESTERTOWN.
Infection Rates at UNIVERSITY OF MD SHORE MEDICAL CTR AT CHESTERTOWN
These measures show how often patients at UNIVERSITY OF MD SHORE MEDICAL CTR AT CHESTERTOWN contract certain infections during the course of their medical treatment, when compared to other hospitals nationally.
Infection Type | Score / Compare to National Average |
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Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | Not Available / Not Available |
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | Not Available / Not Available |
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 94.00 / Not Available |
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 0.07 / Not Available |
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 0.00 / Not Available |
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | Not Available / Not Available |
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | Not Available / Not Available |
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | Not Available / Not Available |
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 336.00 / Not Available |
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 0.24 / Not Available |
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 0.00 / Not Available |
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | Not Available / Not Available |
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 | Not Available / Not Available |
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | Not Available / Not Available |
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | Not Available / 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 | Not Available / Not Available |
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | Not Available / Not Available |
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | Not Available / Not Available |
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | Not Available / Not Available |
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | Not Available / Not Available |
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | Not Available / Not Available |
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 2,831.00 / Not Available |
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 0.12 / Not Available |
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 0.00 / Not Available |
MRSA Bacteremia | Not Available / Not Available |
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | Not Available / Not Available |
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | Not Available / Not Available |
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 2,831.00 / Not Available |
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 0.77 / Not Available |
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 3.00 / Not Available |
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | Not Available / Not Available |
How UNIVERSITY OF MD SHORE MEDICAL CTR AT CHESTERTOWN Compares to Other Similar Facilities
This is how UNIVERSITY OF MD SHORE MEDICAL CTR AT CHESTERTOWN compares to other similar hospitals nationally based on data provided to CMS.
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Percentages of Complications and Deaths at UNIVERSITY OF MD SHORE MEDICAL CTR AT CHESTERTOWN
Measure | Score | Compared to National Rates |
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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 | NA | Not Enough Data |
Death rate for heart failure patients | 12% | SAME |
Death rate for pneumonia patients | 20% | SAME |
Death rate for stroke patients | NA | Not Enough Data |
Pressure ulcer rate | 0.49% | SAME |
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | NA | Not Enough Data |
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.24% | SAME |
In-hospital fall with hip fracture rate | 0.09% | SAME |
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.51% | SAME |
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | NA | Not Enough Data |
Postoperative respiratory failure rate | NA | Not Enough Data |
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.54% | SAME |
Postoperative sepsis rate | NA | Not Enough Data |
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | NA | Not Enough Data |
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.08% | SAME |
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.96% | SAME |
Skilled Nursing Facilities Near UNIVERSITY OF MD SHORE MEDICAL CTR AT CHESTERTOWN
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 UNIVERSITY OF MD SHORE MEDICAL CTR AT CHESTERTOWN ranked by their CMS 5-Star Overall Rating.
Medical Groups Affiliated with UNIVERSITY OF MD SHORE MEDICAL CTR AT CHESTERTOWN
There are 210 doctors and 77 medical groups that are affiliated with UNIVERSITY OF MD SHORE MEDICAL CTR AT CHESTERTOWN.
Affiliated Doctor Groups
- UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND COMMUNITY MEDICAL GROUP INC
- SHORE-BAYY HOSPITALISTS ASSOCIATES
- UPPER CHESAPEAKE EMERGENCY MEDICINE PHYSICIANS LLC
- UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY, LLC
- UNIVERSITY IMAGING CENTER, LLC
- UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SPECIALISTS, P A
- EDMUND J. MACLAUGHLIN, MD, LLC
- PALM DESERT RADIOLOGY MEDICAL GROUP INC
- VIRTUAL RADIOLOGIC PROFESSIONALS LLC
- SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER FARGO
- FRED SMELTZER MD AND ASSOCIATES INC
- SIDNEY HEALTH CENTER
- HOULTON REGIONAL HOSPITAL
- BEEBE PHYSICIAN NETWORK INC.
- UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND RADIATION ONCOLOGY ASSOCIATES PA
- YORK HOSPITAL
- MARYLAND PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS, LLC
- USACS INTEGRATED ACUTE CARE SERVICES OF MARYLAND LLC
- MARYLAND ONCOLOGY HEMATOLOGY PA
- EASTERN SHORE URGENT CARE, LLC
- ADVANCED RADIOLOGY PA
- RADIOLOGY ALLIANCE PC
- STEUBEN RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES INC
- GEISINGER CLINIC
- VIRTUAL RADIOLOGIC PROFESSIONALS OF CALIFORNIA PA
- CARLOS G OTIS HEALTH CARE CENTER INC
- DELMARVA RADIOLOGY P A
- CHESAPEAKE ANESTHESIOLOGY AND PAIN MANAGEMENT PHYSICIANS LLC
- LUMINIS HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP, LLC
- SHORE ORTHOPEDICS, INC
- TIDEWATER ANESTHESIA ASSOCIATES, PA
- EASTERN SHORE FAMILY FOOTCARE LLC
- CARDIOLOGY ASSOCIATES LLC
- CHOPTANK COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEM INC
- CENTERS FOR ADVANCED ORTHOPAEDICS LLC
- CHESTER RIVER HOSPITAL CENTER
- DRS HICKEN CRANLEY TAYLOR PA
- DRS SHANAHAN AND FERGUSON PC
- MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC
- EMERGENCY MEDICINE ASSOCIATES PA PC
- MDICS AT CIVISTA LLC
- UMMS AMBULATORY CARE LLC
- PATIENT FIRST MARYLAND MEDICAL GROUP PLLC
- CHRISTIANA CARE QUALITY PARTNERS
- BRIAN S KAHAN DO PA
- UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND OBSTETRICAL AND GYNECOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES PA
- UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SURGICAL ASSOCIATES PA
- WESTERN TEXAS EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS PLLC
- MARYLAND BRAIN SPINE AND PAIN LLC
- WILLOW VALLEY COMMUNITIES
- EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS SPPS
- VIRTUALCARE MEDICAL GROUP PA
- SINAI HOSPITAL OF BALTIMORE, INC
- BLESSING HOSPITAL
- ELLIS HOSPITAL
- ST. PETER'S HEALTH PARTNERS MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, P.C.
- CHESTERTOWN CARDIOLOGY LLC
- ST PAUL PLACE SPECIALISTS INC
- HCT PATHOLOGY SERVICES LLC
- GASTRO CENTER OF MARYLAND LLC
- INTERNAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES LLC
- SPECIALISTS IN MEDICAL IMAGING SC
- CHESAPEAKE WELLNESS CENTER
- ANNE ARUNDEL GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES, P.A.
- BAY HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY PA
- SAUK PRAIRIE HEALTHCARE INC
- EMERGENCY PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES OF DELAWARE PC
- ROBERT PACKER HOSPITAL
- CENTRA MEDICAL GROUP LLC
- CHRISTIANA CARE HEALTH SERVICES INC
- LUMINIS HEALTH IMAGING, INC.
- BROWN, CROFT, FRAZIER, PA
- UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND ST JOSEPH MEDICAL GROUP LLC
- UPMC WESTERN MARYLAND HEALTH SERVICES LLC
- THE RETINA GROUP OF WASHINGTON, PLLC
- TEXAS EMERGENCY MEDICINE GROUP, LLP
- RIVERSIDE PHYSICIAN SERVICES INC
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