Hospital

Seattle Va Medical Center (Va Puget Sound Healthcare System)

Quality Rating:
Not Available
Patient Survey Rating:
Location
1660 S. Columbian Way
Seattle, WA 98108

Phone Number
(206) 764-2299

About Seattle Va Medical Center (Va Puget Sound Healthcare System)

Seattle Va Medical Center (Va Puget Sound Healthcare System) is an acute care hospital (department of defence) located in Seattle, Washington. This hospital ownership type is Department of Defense. The recent patient survey in this hospital shows: good care transition in the hospital and good communication about medicines.
70% of patients would definitely recommend Seattle Va Medical Center (Va Puget Sound Healthcare System).

Seattle Va Medical Center (Va Puget Sound Healthcare System) is located at 1660 S. Columbian Way, Seattle, WA 98108 and can be contacted via phone number (206) 764-2299.

Details

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

Overview

Hostpital Name Seattle Va Medical Center (Va Puget Sound Healthcare System)
Hospital Type Acute Care - Department Of Defense
Ownership Department of Defense
Address 1660 S. Columbian Way
Seattle, WA 98108
Phone (206) 764-2299

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
77 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" listened carefully to them
74 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" explained things in a way they could understand
72 %

Doctor communication

Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" communicated well
82 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" explained things in a way they could understand
77 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" listened carefully to them
79 %

Care transition

Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" treated them with courtesy and respect
86 %
Patients who reported that they "Always" received help as soon as they wanted
69 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" treated them with courtesy and respect
89 %
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
68 %
Patients who reported that they "Always" received bathroom help as soon as they wanted
69 %

Cleanliness

Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Always" clean
66 %

Quietness

Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Always" quiet at night
46 %

Communication about medicines

Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Always" communicated what the medication was for
77 %
Patients who reported that staff "Always" explained about medicines before giving it to them
69 %
Patients who "Strongly Agree" that they understood the purposes of their medications when leaving the hospital
68 %
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
86 %
Patients who reported that YES, they did receive written information about possible symptoms to look out for after discharge
87 %
Patients who reported that YES, they were given information about what to do during their recovery at home
86 %
Patients who "Strongly Agree" they understood their care when they left the hospital
59 %
Patients who "Strongly Agree" that they understood their responsiblities in managing their health
57 %

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)
67 %