About Palo Alto County Hospital
Palo Alto County Hospital
is a critical access hospital
located in Emmetsburg, Iowa. This hospital ownership
type
is Government - Local.
70% of patients would definitely recommend Palo Alto County Hospital.
Palo Alto County Hospital is located at 3201 1St Street, Emmetsburg, IA 50536 and can be contacted via phone
number (712) 852-5500.
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 |
Palo Alto County Hospital |
| Hospital Type |
Critical Access Hospitals |
| Ownership |
Government - Local |
| Address |
3201 1St Street
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
|
| Phone |
(712) 852-5500 |
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
Not Available
Readmission
Same as the national average
Patient Experience
Not Available
Effectiveness of Care
Not Available
Timeliness of Care
Same as 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
87
%
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" listened carefully to them
83
%
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" explained things in a way they could understand
82
%
Doctor communication
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" communicated well
90
%
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" explained things in a way they could understand
81
%
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" listened carefully to them
93
%
Care transition
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" treated them with courtesy and respect
95
%
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
95
%
Patients who "Strongly Agree" that the staff took my preferences into account when determining my health care needs
50
%
Patients who reported that they "Always" received help after using the call button as soon as they wanted
82
%
Patients who reported that they "Always" received bathroom help as soon as they wanted
85
%
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
73
%
Communication about medicines
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Always" communicated what the medication was for
84
%
Patients who reported that staff "Always" explained about medicines before giving it to them
72
%
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
60
%
Discharge information
Patients who reported that YES, they did discuss whether they would need help after discharge
78
%
Patients who reported that YES, they did receive written information about possible symptoms to look out for after discharge
83
%
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
50
%
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
70
%
Overall hospital rating
Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest)
73
%