Hospital

Jefferson Community Health & Life

Quality Rating:
Patient Survey Rating:
Not Available
Location
P O Box 277, 2200 H St
Fairbury, NE 68352

Phone Number
(402) 729-3351

About Jefferson Community Health & Life

Jefferson Community Health & Life is a critical access hospital located in Fairbury, Nebraska. This hospital ownership type is Voluntary non-profit - Private. According to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rating, Jefferson Community Health & Life scores above national average on 1 quality topic: Timeliness of Care.
83% of patients would definitely recommend Jefferson Community Health & Life.

Jefferson Community Health & Life is located at P O Box 277, 2200 H St, Fairbury, NE 68352 and can be contacted via phone number (402) 729-3351.

Details

Able to receive lab results electronically
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Able to track patients' lab results, tests, and referrals electronically between visits
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Overview

Hostpital Name Jefferson Community Health & Life
Hospital Type Critical Access Hospitals
Ownership Voluntary non-profit - Private
Address P O Box 277, 2200 H St
Fairbury, NE 68352
Phone (402) 729-3351

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
Not Available
Safety of Care
Not Available
Readmission
Same as the national average
Patient Experience
Not Available
Effectiveness of Care
Not Available
Timeliness of Care
Above 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
95 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" listened carefully to them
N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" explained things in a way they could understand
N/A

Doctor communication

Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" communicated well
83 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" explained things in a way they could understand
N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" listened carefully to them
N/A

Care transition

Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" treated them with courtesy and respect
N/A
Patients who reported that they "Always" received help as soon as they wanted
84 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" treated them with courtesy and respect
N/A
Patients who "Strongly Agree" that the staff took my preferences into account when determining my health care needs
N/A
Patients who reported that they "Always" received help after using the call button as soon as they wanted
N/A
Patients who reported that they "Always" received bathroom help as soon as they wanted
N/A

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
79 %

Communication about medicines

Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Always" communicated what the medication was for
N/A
Patients who reported that staff "Always" explained about medicines before giving it to them
71 %
Patients who "Strongly Agree" that they understood the purposes of their medications when leaving the hospital
N/A
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Always" discussed possible side effects
N/A

Discharge information

Patients who reported that YES, they did discuss whether they would need help after discharge
N/A
Patients who reported that YES, they did receive written information about possible symptoms to look out for after discharge
N/A
Patients who reported that YES, they were given information about what to do during their recovery at home
81 %
Patients who "Strongly Agree" they understood their care when they left the hospital
62 %
Patients who "Strongly Agree" that they understood their responsiblities in managing their health
N/A

Recommend hospital

Patients who reported YES, they would definitely recommend the hospital
83 %

Overall hospital rating

Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest)
87 %