About Fort Defiance Indian Hospital
Fort Defiance Indian Hospital
is an acute care hospital
located in Fort Defiance, Arizona. This hospital ownership
type
is Government - Federal.
The recent patient survey in this hospital shows hospital quietness at a high level.
56% of patients would definitely recommend Fort Defiance Indian Hospital.
Fort Defiance Indian Hospital is located at Po Box 649, Fort Defiance, AZ 86504 and can be contacted via phone
number (928) 729-8000.
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
Not Available
Readmission
Below the national average
Patient Experience
Same as the national average
Effectiveness of Care
Below the national average
Timeliness of Care
Not Available
Efficient use of Medical Imaging
Not Available
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
68
%
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" listened carefully to them
62
%
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" explained things in a way they could understand
65
%
Doctor communication
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" communicated well
70
%
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" explained things in a way they could understand
68
%
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" listened carefully to them
67
%
Care transition
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" treated them with courtesy and respect
78
%
Patients who reported that they "Always" received help as soon as they wanted
64
%
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" treated them with courtesy and respect
75
%
Patients who "Strongly Agree" that the staff took my preferences into account when determining my health care needs
38
%
Patients who reported that they "Always" received help after using the call button as soon as they wanted
67
%
Patients who reported that they "Always" received bathroom help as soon as they wanted
62
%
Cleanliness
Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Always" clean
71
%
Quietness
Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Always" quiet at night
65
%
Communication about medicines
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Always" communicated what the medication was for
71
%
Patients who reported that staff "Always" explained about medicines before giving it to them
63
%
Patients who "Strongly Agree" that they understood the purposes of their medications when leaving the hospital
60
%
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Always" discussed possible side effects
56
%
Discharge information
Patients who reported that YES, they did discuss whether they would need help after discharge
70
%
Patients who reported that YES, they did receive written information about possible symptoms to look out for after discharge
79
%
Patients who reported that YES, they were given information about what to do during their recovery at home
74
%
Patients who "Strongly Agree" they understood their care when they left the hospital
49
%
Patients who "Strongly Agree" that they understood their responsiblities in managing their health
48
%
Recommend hospital
Patients who reported YES, they would definitely recommend the hospital
56
%
Overall hospital rating
Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest)
71
%