HARRIS HEALTH SYSTEM Review
Get Information, Ratings, Surveys, and Compare HARRIS HEALTH SYSTEM to other hospitals
Overall Hospital Rating: ; HCAPS approval: 69%
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 HARRIS 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 HARRIS HEALTH SYSTEM, Survey Analysis.)
In the briefest summary, HARRIS HEALTH SYSTEM is one of the types of hospitals called Acute Care Hospitals. It is in HOUSTON, TX. Its five star rating is 2 . Its type of ownership is Government - Hospital District or Authority. The facility's Medicare ID is 450289. It does provide emergency services. There are 842 medical professionals and 70 doctor groups affiliated with the hospital. On average at HARRIS HEALTH SYSTEM, emergency patients were charged $28,205. This is higher than the state average of $27,898. It is also higher 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, 69% of the patients surveyed definitely recommended HARRIS HEALTH SYSTEM, while only 7% did not recommend going to HARRIS 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 HARRIS HEALTH SYSTEM
Address:
2525 HOLLY HALL
HOUSTON, TX
77054
(713) 566-6417
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Medicare Provider Number:
450289
Type:
Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership:
Government - Hospital District or Authority
Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating for HARRIS HEALTH SYSTEM
Overall Rating:
The Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating for HARRIS 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 HARRIS HEALTH SYSTEM to the national results for similar facilities.
| Survey Question | Response |
|---|---|
| Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" communicated well | 72 % |
| Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated well | 8 % |
| 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 | 80 % |
| Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" treated them with courtesy and respect | 5 % |
| Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" treated them with courtesy and respect | 15 % |
| Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" listened carefully to them | 68 % |
| Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" listened carefully to them | 8 % |
| 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 | 67 % |
| Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" explained things in a way they could understand | 10 % |
| Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" explained things in a way they could understand | 23 % |
| Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" communicated well | 77 % |
| Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated well | 6 % |
| Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" communicated well | 17 % |
| 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 | 84 % |
| 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 | 12 % |
| Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" listened carefully to them | 75 % |
| Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" listened carefully to them | 6 % |
| Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" listened carefully to them | 19 % |
| Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" explained things in a way they could understand | 73 % |
| Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" explained things in a way they could understand | 7 % |
| Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" explained things in a way they could understand | 20 % |
| Patients who reported that they "Always" received help as soon as they wanted | 58 % |
| Patients who reported that they "Sometimes" or "Never" received help as soon as they wanted | 15 % |
| Patients who reported that they "Usually" received help as soon as they wanted | 27 % |
| 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 | 60 % |
| Patients who reported that they "Sometimes" or "Never" received help after using the call button as soon as they wanted | 12 % |
| Patients who reported that they "Usually" received help after using the call button as soon as they wanted | 28 % |
| Patients who reported that they "Always" received bathroom help as soon as they wanted | 57 % |
| Patients who reported that they "Sometimes" or "Never" received bathroom help as soon as they wanted | 18 % |
| Patients who reported that they "Usually" received bathroom help as soon as they wanted | 25 % |
| Patients who reported that staff "Always" explained about medicines before giving it to them | 57 % |
| Patients who reported that staff "Sometimes" or "Never" explained about medicines before giving it to them | 26 % |
| Patients who reported that staff "Usually" explained about medicines before giving it to them | 17 % |
| 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 | 71 % |
| Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated what the medication was for | 15 % |
| Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Usually" communicated what the medication was for. | 14 % |
| Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Always" discussed possible side effects | 43 % |
| Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Sometimes" or "Never" discussed possible side effects | 37 % |
| Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Usually" discussed possible side effects | 20 % |
| Patients who reported that NO, they were not given information about what to do during their recovery at home | 17 % |
| Patients who reported that YES, they were given information about what to do during their recovery at home | 83 % |
| 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 | 18 % |
| Patients who reported that YES, they did discuss whether they would need help after discharge | 82 % |
| Patients who reported that NO, they did not receive written information about possible symptoms to look out for after discharge | 17 % |
| Patients who reported that YES, they did receive written information about possible symptoms to look out for after discharge | 83 % |
| Patients who "Agree" they understood their care when they left the hospital | 38 % |
| Patients who "Disagree" or "Strongly Disagree" they understood their care when they left the hospital | 9 % |
| Patients who "Strongly Agree" they understood their care when they left the hospital | 53 % |
| 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 | 45 % |
| Patients who "Disagree" or "Strongly Disagree" that the staff took my preferences into account when determining my health care needs | 12 % |
| Patients who "Strongly Agree" that the staff took my preferences into account when determining my health care needs | 43 % |
| 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 | 7 % |
| Patients who "Strongly Agree" that they understood their responsiblities in managing their health | 53 % |
| Patients who "Agree" that they understood the purposes of their medications when leaving the hospital | 31 % |
| Patients who "Disagree" or "Strongly Disagree" that they understood the purposes of their medications when leaving the hospital | 6 % |
| Patients who "Strongly Agree" that they understood the purposes of their medications when leaving the hospital | 63 % |
| Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Always" clean | 70 % |
| Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Sometimes" or "Never" clean | 9 % |
| Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Usually" clean | 21 % |
| 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 | 54 % |
| Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Sometimes" or "Never" quiet at night | 14 % |
| Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Usually" quiet at night | 32 % |
| 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) | 9 % |
| 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) | 72 % |
| 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 | 7 % |
| Patients who reported YES, they would definitely recommend the hospital | 69 % |
| Patients who reported YES, they would probably recommend the hospital | 24 % |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | Not Applicable |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | Not Applicable |
| Summary star rating | Not Applicable |
Cost of HARRIS 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 HARRIS 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 HARRIS HEALTH SYSTEM: Not Available
Detailed table for spending and period for patients at HARRIS HEALTH SYSTEM:
| Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Home Health Agency (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) | $5 |
| Hospice (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) | $0 |
| Inpatient (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) | $0 |
| Outpatient (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) | $22 |
| Skilled Nursing Facility (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) | $0 |
| Durable Medical Equipment (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) | $11 |
| Carrier (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) | $650 |
| Home Health Agency (During Index Hospital Admission) | $0 |
| Hospice (During Index Hospital Admission) | $0 |
| Inpatient (During Index Hospital Admission) | $13,597 |
| Outpatient (During Index Hospital Admission) | $0 |
| Skilled Nursing Facility (During Index Hospital Admission) | $0 |
| Durable Medical Equipment (During Index Hospital Admission) | $23 |
| Carrier (During Index Hospital Admission) | $1,301 |
| Home Health Agency (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) | $452 |
| Hospice (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) | $235 |
| Inpatient (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) | $6,171 |
| Outpatient (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) | $1,362 |
| Skilled Nursing Facility (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) | $2,581 |
| Durable Medical Equipment (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) | $124 |
| Carrier (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) | $1,670 |
| Total (Complete Episode) | $28,205 |
Infection Rates at HARRIS HEALTH SYSTEM
These measures show how often patients at HARRIS 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 | 0.48 / Same |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.38 / Same |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 13,357.00 / Same |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 16.62 / Same |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 14.00 / Same |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.84 / Same |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.13 / Better |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.57 / Better |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 12,468.00 / Better |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 24.13 / Better |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 7.00 / Better |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.29 / Better |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.89 / Same |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 2.21 / Same |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 369.00 / Same |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 13.21 / Same |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 19.00 / Same |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 1.44 / Same |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.16 / Same |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | 3.16 / Same |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 201.00 / Same |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 2.09 / Same |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 2.00 / Same |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | 0.96 / Same |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.34 / Same |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.12 / Same |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 185,745.00 / Same |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 17.09 / Same |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 11.00 / Same |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.64 / Same |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.13 / Better |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.35 / Better |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 165,962.00 / Better |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 76.31 / Better |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 17.00 / Better |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.22 / Better |
How HARRIS HEALTH SYSTEM Compares to Other Similar Facilities
This is how HARRIS HEALTH SYSTEM compares to other similar hospitals nationally based on data provided to CMS.
Worst Hospitals in HOUSTON, TX
Percentages of Complications and Deaths at HARRIS 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 | NA | Not Enough Data |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 10.3% | SAME |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | NA | Not Enough Data |
| Death rate for stroke patients | NA | Not Enough Data |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 1.22% | SAME |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 148.6% | SAME |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.27% | SAME |
| In-hospital fall with hip fracture rate | 0.09% | SAME |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.8% | SAME |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.52% | SAME |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 9.58% | SAME |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.58% | SAME |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 4.99% | SAME |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 1.9% | SAME |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 0.95% | SAME |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.18% | SAME |
Skilled Nursing Facilities Near HARRIS 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 HARRIS HEALTH SYSTEM ranked by their CMS 5-Star Overall Rating.
Medical Groups Affiliated with HARRIS HEALTH SYSTEM
There are 842 doctors and 70 medical groups that are affiliated with HARRIS HEALTH SYSTEM.
Affiliated Doctor Groups
- UT PHYSICIANS
- BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
- BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
- KELSEY-SEYBOLD MEDICAL GROUP, PLLC
- UT PHYSICIANS SPECIALTY SERVICES
- MEMORIAL HERMANN MEDICAL GROUP
- BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
- CENTERWELL SENIOR PRIMARY CARE TX PA
- SELECT PHYSICAL THERAPY TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
- TEXAN STAR EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS PLLC
- WELLSPAN MEDICAL GROUP
- SINGLETON ASSOCIATES PA
- UT PHYSICIANS
- GALLERIA PAIN PHYSICIANS PLLC
- TEXAS CHILDRENS PHYSICIAN GROUP
- SUMMIT MEDICAL GROUP PA
- PHYSICIANS REFERRAL SERVICE
- BAYOU ANESTHESIA AND PAIN PA
- NORTHWEST ANESTHESIOLOGY AND PAIN SERVICES, P.A.
- U S ANESTHESIA PARTNERS OF TEXAS, PA
- HARRIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
- MEMORIAL HERMANN HOSPITAL BASED PHYSICIAN GROUP
- UNC PHYSICIANS AND ASSOCIATES
- GOLDEN STATE PROVIDERS, A MEDICAL CORPORATION
- SOUTHEASTERN PHYSICIAN SERVICES PC
- BAYCARE AURORA LLC
- NORTH MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER INC
- THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON
- JEFFERSON COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE CENTERS, INC
- HEART RHYTHM ASSOCIATES, P.A.
- NORTHBAY HEALTHCARE GROUP
- AEG TEXAS PROFESSIONAL PLLC
- INTEGRATIVE EMERGENCY SERVICES PHYSICIAN GROUP-HOUSTON PLLC
- UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY
- SU CLINICA FAMILIAR
- CAHRMC LLC
- ACCESS TELECARE PLLC
- POUDRE VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP LLC
- HOSPITALIST MEDICINE PHYSICIANS OF TEXAS PLLC
- ELLENVILLE EMERGENCY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES PLLC
- EMERGENCHEALTH PLLC
- TEXANS ANESTHESIA ASSOCIATES PLLC
- HPH EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS PLLC
- CENTURY INTEGRATED PARTNERS, INC
- EMERGENCY ASSOCIATES OF CENTRAL TEXAS PA
- ENDO SEDATION LLC
- UT PHYSICIANS - TRAUMA SERVICES
- TEJAS ANESTHESIA PLLC
- UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH FACULTY GROUP PRACTICE
- OSF MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP
- ST VINCENT HOSPITAL-HOSPITAL SISTERS-THIRD ORDER OF ST FRANCIS
- RICHBEND EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS PLLC
- CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER PHARMACY 3
- TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS PA
- HOUSTON MEDICAL CONSULTANTS PA
- DYNAMIC ANESTHESIA PROVIDERS, PLLC
- AIPM OF HOUSTON, PLLC
- TEXAS HEART RHYTHM CENTER, PA
- THE EMORY CLINIC, INC
- MANDS RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES PA
- VHS SAN ANTONIO IMAGING PARTNERS LP
- PSYCHIATRY OF TEXAS PLLC
- ENLIGHTENED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEMS, L.L.C.
- WILDCAT NEUROPHYSIOLOGY PC
- EVOKES, LLC
- TITAN NEUROPHYSIOLOGY PA
- TIGER NEUROPHYSIOLOGY, P.C.
- LONGHORN NEUROPHYSIOLOGY PA
- FOOT CLINIC OF EAST TEXAS, PC
- HOUSTON COUNTY HEALTHCARE AUTHORITY
The list of medical professionals associated with HARRIS HEALTH SYSTEM is very long, so we have added another pages. See a list of medical professionals associated with HARRIS HEALTH SYSTEM.
