Hospital

Union Hospital Of Cecil County

Quality Rating:
Patient Survey Rating:
Location
106 Bow Street
Elkton, MD 21921

Phone Number
(410) 392-7009

About Union Hospital Of Cecil County

Union Hospital Of Cecil County is an acute care hospital located in Elkton, Maryland. This hospital ownership type is Voluntary non-profit - Private.
53% of patients would definitely recommend Union Hospital Of Cecil County.

Union Hospital Of Cecil County is located at 106 Bow Street, Elkton, MD 21921 and can be contacted via phone number (410) 392-7009.

Details

Able to receive lab results electronically
No
Able to track patients' lab results, tests, and referrals electronically between visits
Yes
Meets criteria for promoting interoperability of certified electronic health records (EHRs):
Yes

Overview

Hostpital Name Union Hospital Of Cecil County
Hospital Type Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership Voluntary non-profit - Private
Address 106 Bow Street
Elkton, MD 21921
Phone (410) 392-7009

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
Below the national average
Safety of Care
Same as the national average
Readmission
Below the national average
Patient Experience
Below the national average
Effectiveness of Care
Same as the national average
Timeliness of Care
Below 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
73 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" listened carefully to them
69 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" explained things in a way they could understand
67 %

Doctor communication

Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" communicated well
68 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" explained things in a way they could understand
62 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" listened carefully to them
66 %

Care transition

Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" treated them with courtesy and respect
84 %
Patients who reported that they "Always" received help as soon as they wanted
60 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" treated them with courtesy and respect
77 %
Patients who "Strongly Agree" that the staff took my preferences into account when determining my health care needs
36 %
Patients who reported that they "Always" received help after using the call button as soon as they wanted
60 %
Patients who reported that they "Always" received bathroom help as soon as they wanted
60 %

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
51 %

Communication about medicines

Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Always" communicated what the medication was for
72 %
Patients who reported that staff "Always" explained about medicines before giving it to them
57 %
Patients who "Strongly Agree" that they understood the purposes of their medications when leaving the hospital
49 %
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Always" discussed possible side effects
42 %

Discharge information

Patients who reported that YES, they did discuss whether they would need help after discharge
83 %
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
85 %
Patients who "Strongly Agree" they understood their care when they left the hospital
42 %
Patients who "Strongly Agree" that they understood their responsiblities in managing their health
42 %

Recommend hospital

Patients who reported YES, they would definitely recommend the hospital
53 %

Overall hospital rating

Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest)
60 %