Hospital

Fulton County Hospital

Quality Rating:
Patient Survey Rating:
Not Available
Location
679 North Main Street
Salem, AR 72576

Phone Number
(870) 895-2691

About Fulton County Hospital

Fulton County Hospital is a critical access hospital located in Salem, Arkansas. This hospital ownership type is Voluntary non-profit - Other. According to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rating, Fulton County Hospital scores above national average on 2 quality topics: Patient Experience and Timeliness of Care.
75% of patients would definitely recommend Fulton County Hospital.

Fulton County Hospital is located at 679 North Main Street, Salem, AR 72576 and can be contacted via phone number (870) 895-2691.

Details

Able to receive lab results electronically
Not Available
Able to track patients' lab results, tests, and referrals electronically between visits
Not Available
Meets criteria for promoting interoperability of certified electronic health records (EHRs):
Yes

Overview

Hostpital Name Fulton County Hospital
Hospital Type Critical Access Hospitals
Ownership Voluntary non-profit - Other
Address 679 North Main Street
Salem, AR 72576
Phone (870) 895-2691

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
Same as the national average
Patient Experience
Above the national average
Effectiveness of Care
Not Available
Timeliness of Care
Above the national average
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
84 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" listened carefully to them
81 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" explained things in a way they could understand
83 %

Doctor communication

Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" communicated well
92 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" explained things in a way they could understand
89 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" listened carefully to them
92 %

Care transition

Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" treated them with courtesy and respect
89 %
Patients who reported that they "Always" received help as soon as they wanted
76 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" treated them with courtesy and respect
94 %
Patients who "Strongly Agree" that the staff took my preferences into account when determining my health care needs
56 %
Patients who reported that they "Always" received help after using the call button as soon as they wanted
75 %
Patients who reported that they "Always" received bathroom help as soon as they wanted
77 %

Cleanliness

Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Always" clean
89 %

Quietness

Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Always" quiet at night
68 %

Communication about medicines

Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Always" communicated what the medication was for
79 %
Patients who reported that staff "Always" explained about medicines before giving it to them
70 %
Patients who "Strongly Agree" that they understood the purposes of their medications when leaving the hospital
72 %
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Always" discussed possible side effects
60 %

Discharge information

Patients who reported that YES, they did discuss whether they would need help after discharge
91 %
Patients who reported that YES, they did receive written information about possible symptoms to look out for after discharge
95 %
Patients who reported that YES, they were given information about what to do during their recovery at home
93 %
Patients who "Strongly Agree" they understood their care when they left the hospital
64 %
Patients who "Strongly Agree" that they understood their responsiblities in managing their health
64 %

Recommend hospital

Patients who reported YES, they would definitely recommend the hospital
75 %

Overall hospital rating

Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest)
75 %