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      This report provides comparative data about Vermont hospital quality, patient satisfaction, pricing and financial information. In addition, it provides information about Northwestern Medical Center's quality improvement initiatives, strategic initiatives, governance and process for filing a complaint. To view this information, click on any of the topics below.

      INFORMATION ABOUT INFECTIONS AND SURGERIES

      See information about the following Infection Rates and Surgeries:

      Knee Replacement Infection Rates

      Hip Replacement Infection Rates

      Abdominal Hysterectomy Infection Rates

      Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections
        • Central Line Infection Rates
        • Preventing Central Line Infections
      Antibiotic-Resistant Infection Prevention and Control

      Preventing Complications from Surgery

      Volume and Mortality Rates for Certain Surgeries
        • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
        • Esophageal Resection
        • Pancreatic Resection
        • Pediatric Heart Surgery

      INFORMATION ABOUT HEALTH CARE CONDITIONS 

      See information about Hospital Treatment, Readmissions and Mortality Rates for the following conditions:

      Heart Attack

      Heart Failure

      Pneumonia

      Stroke

      Hip Fracture

      NURSE STAFFING INFORMATION

      See information about Nursing Care Hours per patient day.

      PATIENT SATISFACTION INFORMATION

      See Vermont Hospital Results from a national survey of how hospital patients rated their experiences during recent inpatient stays.

      ADDITIONAL QUALITY INFORMATION

      See more information about Patient Satisfaction at this hospital.

      See more information about Quality of Care at this hospital.

      PRICING AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION

      Pricing Information
        • 2009 Hospital Charges for High Volume Inpatient Admissions
        • 2009 Hospital Charges for High Volume Outpatient Procedures
        • 2010 Physician and Hospital Charges for Common Outpatient Diagnostic Procedures and Visits

      Financial Information
        • Budget Summary
        • Financial Information and Benchmarks
        • Cost Shift Information
        • Capital Expenditure Information

      Hospital Discount and Free Care Policy

      Additional Information
        • Comparative Pricing and Financial Information for All Vermont Community Hospitals
        • Discount and Free Care Policies for All Vermont Hospitals

      QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND PATIENT SAFETY INITIATIVES

      Read about Quality Improvement Projects we have undertaken to make patient care safer and more effective.

      STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

      Read about Strategic Initiatives to meet health care needs in our community and opportunities for public participation in strategic planning.

      HOSPITAL GOVERNANCE

      Read about Hospital Governance, including our public meeting schedule and contact information.

      FILING A COMPLAINT

      Read about the Hospital Complaint Process.

      Prior Years Hospital Report Cards

Northwestern Medical Center
133 Fairfield Street • St. Albans, VT 05478 • (802) 524-5911