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BROADLAWNS MEDICAL CENTER

Des Moines, Iowa • Acute Care Hospitals

Overall Rating

2

Safety Metrics

3

Available indicators

Patient Experience

0

Satisfaction metrics

Outcome Metrics

7

Available indicators

Hospital Information

Hospital Type

Acute Care Hospitals

Ownership

Government - Local

Emergency Services

Available

Address

1801 HICKMAN ROAD, des-moines, IA 50314

Phone

(515) 282-2200

County

POLK

Quality Rating

Overall Rating

2
out of 5

Safety Metrics

3 Metrics

Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)

0.7

National: 1

Hospital
National

This hospital performs 29.1% better than the national average.

MRSA Bacteremia

0.6

National: 1

Hospital
National

This hospital performs 38.2% better than the national average.

Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)

0.5

National: 1

Hospital
National

This hospital performs 53.6% better than the national average.

Patient Outcomes

7 Metrics

These metrics show how well patients recover after their hospital stay. Lower percentages are better - they mean fewer patients experienced complications or problems.Some metrics may show values over 100%, which are relative measures compared to expected outcomes.

Pressure ulcer rate

Medical complication rate

0.6%
Good

Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate

Medical complication rate

0.3%
Excellent

In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate

Medical complication rate

0.3%
Excellent

Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate

Medical complication rate

2.4%
Average

Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate

Medical complication rate

4.3%
Concerning

Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate

Medical complication rate

0.9%
Good

CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite

Medical complication rate

1.0%
Good

Note: These metrics are reported by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and reflect a hospital's performance on standardized measures.Lower percentages generally indicate better care outcomes.The colors indicate performance quality: green (excellent), blue (good), amber (average), and red (needs improvement).

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Safety Metrics at BROADLAWNS MEDICAL CENTER

  • Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): 0.7% (National Average: 1%)
  • MRSA Bacteremia: 0.6% (National Average: 1%)
  • Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): 0.5% (National Average: 1%)

Patient Outcome Metrics at BROADLAWNS MEDICAL CENTER

  • Pressure ulcer rate: 0.6%
  • Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate: 0.3%
  • In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate: 0.3%
  • Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate: 2.4%
  • Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate: 4.3%
  • Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate: 0.9%
  • CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite: 1.0%

Services at BROADLAWNS MEDICAL CENTER

Acute Care Hospitals in Des Moines, Iowa. Emergency services are available.

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