About North Central Bronx Hospital
North Central Bronx Hospital
is an acute care hospital
located in Bronx, New York. This hospital ownership
type
is Government - Local.
63% of patients would definitely recommend North Central Bronx Hospital.
North Central Bronx Hospital is located at 3424 Kossuth Avenue & 210Th Street, Bronx, NY 10467 and can be contacted via phone
number (212) 519-5000.
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).
Safety of Care
Same as the national average
Readmission
Not Available
Patient Experience
Below the national average
Effectiveness of Care
Below the national average
Timeliness of Care
Below 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
67
%
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" listened carefully to them
65
%
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" explained things in a way they could understand
60
%
Doctor communication
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" communicated well
75
%
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" explained things in a way they could understand
69
%
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" listened carefully to them
74
%
Care transition
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" treated them with courtesy and respect
76
%
Patients who reported that they "Always" received help as soon as they wanted
46
%
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" treated them with courtesy and respect
82
%
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
44
%
Patients who reported that they "Always" received bathroom help as soon as they wanted
48
%
Cleanliness
Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Always" clean
75
%
Quietness
Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Always" quiet at night
56
%
Communication about medicines
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Always" communicated what the medication was for
67
%
Patients who reported that staff "Always" explained about medicines before giving it to them
52
%
Patients who "Strongly Agree" that they understood the purposes of their medications when leaving the hospital
56
%
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Always" discussed possible side effects
36
%
Discharge information
Patients who reported that YES, they did discuss whether they would need help after discharge
71
%
Patients who reported that YES, they did receive written information about possible symptoms to look out for after discharge
78
%
Patients who reported that YES, they were given information about what to do during their recovery at home
75
%
Patients who "Strongly Agree" they understood their care when they left the hospital
47
%
Patients who "Strongly Agree" that they understood their responsiblities in managing their health
46
%
Recommend hospital
Patients who reported YES, they would definitely recommend the hospital
63
%
Overall hospital rating
Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest)
63
%