About Bluefield Regional Medical Center
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
is an acute care hospital
located in Bluefield, West Virginia. This hospital ownership
type
is Proprietary.
The recent patient survey in this hospital shows: hospital cleanliness at a high level and good communication about medicines.
60% of patients would definitely recommend Bluefield Regional Medical Center.
Bluefield Regional Medical Center is located at 500 Cherry St, Bluefield, WV 24701 and can be contacted via phone
number (304) 327-1100.
Overall Hospital Quality
Rating
The Overall Hospital Quality Star rating summarizes a variety of measures across 7 areas of
quality. Rating was created by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Mortality
Same as the national average
Safety of Care
Same as the national average
Readmission
Below the national average
Patient Experience
Same as the national average
Effectiveness of Care
Same as the national average
Timeliness of Care
Below the national average
Efficient use of Medical Imaging
Same as the national average
Patient Survey
The patient survey rating measures patients' experiences of their hospital care. Recently
discharged patients were asked about important topics like how well nurses and doctors
communicated, how responsive hospital staff were to their needs, and the cleanliness and
quietness of the hospital environment.
Nurse communication
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" communicated well
80
%
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" listened carefully to them
79
%
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" explained things in a way they could understand
74
%
Doctor communication
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" communicated well
78
%
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" explained things in a way they could understand
72
%
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" listened carefully to them
76
%
Care transition
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" treated them with courtesy and respect
87
%
Patients who reported that they "Always" received help as soon as they wanted
69
%
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" treated them with courtesy and respect
86
%
Patients who "Strongly Agree" that the staff took my preferences into account when determining my health care needs
37
%
Patients who reported that they "Always" received help after using the call button as soon as they wanted
66
%
Patients who reported that they "Always" received bathroom help as soon as they wanted
72
%
Cleanliness
Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Always" clean
81
%
Quietness
Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Always" quiet at night
59
%
Communication about medicines
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Always" communicated what the medication was for
82
%
Patients who reported that staff "Always" explained about medicines before giving it to them
68
%
Patients who "Strongly Agree" that they understood the purposes of their medications when leaving the hospital
55
%
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Always" discussed possible side effects
55
%
Discharge information
Patients who reported that YES, they did discuss whether they would need help after discharge
81
%
Patients who reported that YES, they did receive written information about possible symptoms to look out for after discharge
92
%
Patients who reported that YES, they were given information about what to do during their recovery at home
86
%
Patients who "Strongly Agree" they understood their care when they left the hospital
46
%
Patients who "Strongly Agree" that they understood their responsiblities in managing their health
45
%
Recommend hospital
Patients who reported YES, they would definitely recommend the hospital
60
%
Overall hospital rating
Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest)
65
%