KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ORANGE COUNTY - ANAHEIM Ratings and Reviews

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Patient Survey Results

Below is information compiled by CMS on the percentage of patients who respond to specific treatments and a comparison of the results for KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ORANGE COUNTY - ANAHEIM to the national results for similar facilities.

Survey Question	Response
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" communicated well	80 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated well	4 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" communicated well	16 %
Nurse communication - linear mean score	Not Applicable
Nurse communication - star rating	Not Applicable
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" treated them with courtesy and respect	86 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" treated them with courtesy and respect	2 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" treated them with courtesy and respect	12 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" listened carefully to them	77 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" listened carefully to them	4 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" listened carefully to them	19 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" explained things in a way they could understand	76 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" explained things in a way they could understand	5 %
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" explained things in a way they could understand	19 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" communicated well	81 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated well	4 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" communicated well	15 %
Doctor communication - linear mean score	Not Applicable
Doctor communication - star rating	Not Applicable
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" treated them with courtesy and respect	87 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" treated them with courtesy and respect	2 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" treated them with courtesy and respect	11 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" listened carefully to them	80 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" listened carefully to them	4 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" listened carefully to them	16 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" explained things in a way they could understand	76 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" explained things in a way they could understand	5 %
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" explained things in a way they could understand	19 %
Patients who reported that they "Always" received help as soon as they wanted	67 %
Patients who reported that they "Sometimes" or "Never" received help as soon as they wanted	9 %
Patients who reported that they "Usually" received help as soon as they wanted	24 %
Staff responsiveness - linear mean score	Not Applicable
Staff responsiveness - star rating	Not Applicable
Patients who reported that they "Always" received help after using the call button as soon as they wanted	66 %
Patients who reported that they "Sometimes" or "Never" received help after using the call button as soon as they wanted	8 %
Patients who reported that they "Usually" received help after using the call button as soon as they wanted	26 %
Patients who reported that they "Always" received bathroom help as soon as they wanted	67 %
Patients who reported that they "Sometimes" or "Never" received bathroom help as soon as they wanted	10 %
Patients who reported that they "Usually" received bathroom help as soon as they wanted	23 %
Patients who reported that staff "Always" explained about medicines before giving it to them	64 %
Patients who reported that staff "Sometimes" or "Never" explained about medicines before giving it to them	18 %
Patients who reported that staff "Usually" explained about medicines before giving it to them	18 %
Communication about medicines - linear mean score	Not Applicable
Communication about medicines - star rating	Not Applicable
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Always" communicated what the medication was for	79 %
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated what the medication was for	8 %
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Usually" communicated what the medication was for.	13 %
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Always" discussed possible side effects	50 %
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Sometimes" or "Never" discussed possible side effects	28 %
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Usually" discussed possible side effects	22 %
Patients who reported that NO, they were not given information about what to do during their recovery at home	14 %
Patients who reported that YES, they were given information about what to do during their recovery at home	86 %
Discharge information - linear mean score	Not Applicable
Discharge information - star rating	Not Applicable
Patients who reported that NO, they did not discuss whether they would need help after discharge	14 %
Patients who reported that YES, they did discuss whether they would need help after discharge	86 %
Patients who reported that NO, they did not receive written information about possible symptoms to look out for after discharge	14 %
Patients who reported that YES, they did receive written information about possible symptoms to look out for after discharge	86 %
Patients who "Agree" they understood their care when they left the hospital	40 %
Patients who "Disagree" or "Strongly Disagree" they understood their care when they left the hospital	6 %
Patients who "Strongly Agree" they understood their care when they left the hospital	54 %
Care transition - linear mean score	Not Applicable
Care transition - star rating	Not Applicable
Patients who "Agree" that the staff took my preferences into account when determining my health care needs	45 %
Patients who "Disagree" or "Strongly Disagree" that the staff took my preferences into account when determining my health care needs	7 %
Patients who "Strongly Agree" that the staff took my preferences into account when determining my health care needs	48 %
Patients who "Agree" that they understood their responsiblities in managing their health	43 %
Patients who "Disagree" or "Strongly Disagree" that they understood their responsiblities in managing their health	5 %
Patients who "Strongly Agree" that they understood their responsiblities in managing their health	52 %
Patients who "Agree" that they understood the purposes of their medications when leaving the hospital	32 %
Patients who "Disagree" or "Strongly Disagree" that they understood the purposes of their medications when leaving the hospital	5 %
Patients who "Strongly Agree" that they understood the purposes of their medications when leaving the hospital	63 %
Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Always" clean	72 %
Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Sometimes" or "Never" clean	9 %
Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Usually" clean	19 %
Cleanliness - linear mean score	Not Applicable
Cleanliness - star rating	Not Applicable
Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Always" quiet at night	64 %
Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Sometimes" or "Never" quiet at night	9 %
Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Usually" quiet at night	27 %
Quietness - linear mean score	Not Applicable
Quietness - star rating	Not Applicable
Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 6 or lower on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest)	5 %
Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 7 or 8 on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest)	17 %
Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest)	78 %
Overall hospital rating - linear mean score	Not Applicable
Overall hospital rating - star rating	Not Applicable
Patients who reported NO, they would probably not or definitely not recommend the hospital	4 %
Patients who reported YES, they would definitely recommend the hospital	79 %
Patients who reported YES, they would probably recommend the hospital	17 %
Recommend hospital - linear mean score	Not Applicable
Recommend hospital - star rating	Not Applicable
Summary star rating	Not Applicable

Cost of KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ORANGE COUNTY - ANAHEIM, Compare to National and State Averages

Understanding how much a hospital is going to cost is extremely difficult. Hospitals themselves actively obscure what they charge and have negotiated different rates with different insurers. Then you have the problem of the wide variety of treatments which the KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ORANGE COUNTY - ANAHEIM provides.

To provide some standard metric to compare hospital costs, CMS publishes the MSPB (or "Medicare Spending Per Beneficiary"). Even though you may not be on Medicare, this metric may still be useful. The MSPB is expressed as a percentage compared to the national average for costs that Medicare incurs. A percentage higher than 100% means the hospital charges more than the national average while a percentage less than 100% means the hospital charges less than the national average.

MSPB for KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ORANGE COUNTY - ANAHEIM: Not Available

Detailed table for spending and period for patients at KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ORANGE COUNTY - ANAHEIM:

Type	Amount
Home Health Agency (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission)	$2
Hospice (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission)	$0
Inpatient (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission)	$0
Outpatient (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission)	$44
Skilled Nursing Facility (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission)	$0
Durable Medical Equipment (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission)	$4
Carrier (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission)	$538
Home Health Agency (During Index Hospital Admission)	$0
Hospice (During Index Hospital Admission)	$0
Inpatient (During Index Hospital Admission)	$11,107
Outpatient (During Index Hospital Admission)	$0
Skilled Nursing Facility (During Index Hospital Admission)	$0
Durable Medical Equipment (During Index Hospital Admission)	$4
Carrier (During Index Hospital Admission)	$810
Home Health Agency (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission)	$689
Hospice (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission)	$316
Inpatient (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission)	$2,846
Outpatient (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission)	$618
Skilled Nursing Facility (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission)	$4,740
Durable Medical Equipment (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission)	$119
Carrier (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission)	$1,376
Total (Complete Episode)	$23,214

Infection Rates at KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ORANGE COUNTY - ANAHEIM

These measures show how often patients at KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ORANGE COUNTY - ANAHEIM contract certain infections during the course of their medical treatment, when compared to other hospitals nationally.

Infection Type	Score / Compare to National Average
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit	0.45 / Same
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit	1.71 / Same
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days	8,918.00 / Same
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases	9.66 / Same
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases	9.00 / Same
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)	0.93 / Same
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit	0.39 / Same
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit	1.37 / Same
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days	10,662.00 / Same
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases	13.04 / Same
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases	10.00 / Same
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)	0.77 / Same
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit	0.83 / Same
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit	2.39 / Same
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures	372.00 / Same
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases	9.58 / Same
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases	14.00 / Same
SSI - Colon Surgery	1.46 / Same
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit	0.03 / Same
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit	3.18 / Same
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures	193.00 / Same
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases	1.55 / Same
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases	1.00 / Same
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy	0.65 / Same
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit	0.01 / Better
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit	0.81 / Better
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days	114,723.00 / Better
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases	6.09 / Better
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases	1.00 / Better
MRSA Bacteremia	0.16 / Better
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit	0.47 / Better
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit	0.85 / Better
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days	99,842.00 / Better
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases	70.48 / Better
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases	45.00 / Better
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)	0.64 / Better

How KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ORANGE COUNTY - ANAHEIM Compares to Other Similar Facilities

This is how KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ORANGE COUNTY - ANAHEIM compares to other similar hospitals nationally based on data provided to CMS.

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Percentages of Complications and Deaths at KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ORANGE COUNTY - ANAHEIM

Measure	Score	Compared to National Rates
Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients	NA	Not Enough Data
Death rate for heart attack patients	NA	Not Enough Data
Death rate for CABG surgery patients	NA	Not Enough Data
Death rate for COPD patients	NA	Not Enough Data
Death rate for heart failure patients	NA	Not Enough Data
Death rate for pneumonia patients	NA	Not Enough Data
Death rate for stroke patients	NA	Not Enough Data
Pressure ulcer rate	0.35%	SAME
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications	NA	Not Enough Data
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate	0.24%	SAME
In-hospital fall with hip fracture rate	0.09%	SAME
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate	2.39%	SAME
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate	1.53%	SAME
Postoperative respiratory failure rate	7.84%	SAME
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate	3.71%	SAME
Postoperative sepsis rate	5%	SAME
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate	1.97%	SAME
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate	1.03%	SAME
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite	0.89%	SAME

Skilled Nursing Facilities Near KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ORANGE COUNTY - ANAHEIM

Many hospital patients are not ready to return home after a hospital visit. If recovery is going to be protracted, doctors will often advise that the patients recuperate at a skilled nursing facility. Below is a list of the skilled nursing homes near KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ORANGE COUNTY - ANAHEIM ranked by their CMS 5-Star Overall Rating.

Facility Name	Overall Rating
Newport Nursing and Rehabilitation Center	5:
Long Beach Post Acute	5:
Artesia Christian Home Inc.	5:
Beach Creek Post-Acute	5:
Extended Care Hospital of Westminster	5:
West Anaheim Medical Center D/p Snf	5:
Villa Serena Healthcare Center	5:
La Palma Nursing Center	5:
White Memorial Medical Ctr Dp	5:
Rowntree Gardens	5:
Montecito Heights Healthcare and Wellness Centre, LP	5:
Park Vista at Morningside	5:
Heritage Park Nursing Center	5:
Town and Country	5:
Presbyterian Intercomm Hosp Dp/snf	5:
Emanate Health Inter-Community Hospital- D/p Snf	5:
Coast Care Convalescent Center	5:
Bonnie Brae Skilled Nursing	5:
Sun Mar Nursing Center	5:
Regents Point - Windcrest	5:
Trellis Chino	5:
Victoria Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center	5:
Beacon Healthcare Center	5:
Riverside Heights Healthcare Center, LLC	5:
Villa Mesa Care Center	5:
Pacific Haven Subacute and Healthcare Center	5:
Mission Palms Healthcare Center	5:
Del Mar Convalescent Hospital	5:
Temple City Healthcare	5:
Atlantic Memorial Healthcare Center	5:
Alta Gardens Care Center	5:
Whittier Nursing and Wellness Center, Inc	5:
South Coast Global Medical Center D/p Snf	5:
Park Regency Care Center	5:
Vista Pacifica Center	5:
The Grove Post Acute	5:
Harvard Creek Post Acute	5:
Villa Valencia Healthcare Center	5:
Chino Valley Health Care Cente	5:
Palm Terrace Care Center	5:
Montclair Manor Care Center	5:
Villa Health Care Center	5:
Monterey Park Conv Hosp	5:
Broadway Healthcare Center	5:
Hollenbeck Palms	5:
Orchards Skilled Nursing	5:
Freedom Village Healthcare Center	5:
Greenfield Care Center of Fullerton, LLC	5:
Chapman Care Center	5:
St. Catherine Healthcare	5:
Solheim Senior Community	5:
Glendale Adventist Medical Center Dp/snf	5:
Upland Rehabilitation and Care Center	5:
Greater El Monte Community Hos	5:
Mission Care Center	5:
Mount San Antonio Gardens	5:
Kindred Hospital Brea D/p Snf	5:
Buena Vista Care Center	5:
Huntington Park Nursing Center	4:
Park Anaheim Healthcare Center	4:
Intercommunity Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center	4:
Socal Post-Acute Care	4:
Pacific Care Nursing Center	4:
Villa Del Rio Gardens	4:
El Rancho Vista Health Care Center	4:
Pelican Ridge Post Acute	4:
Mission Care Center	4:
Anaheim Crest Nursing Center	4:
Pilgrim Place Health Services Center	4:
Brookfield Healthcare Center	4:
Garden Grove Post Acute	4:
Buena Park Nursing Center	4:
Huntington Healthcare Center	4:
Leisure Court Nursing Center	4:
Mainplace Post Acute	4:
Citrus Nursing Center	4:
Garden View Post Acute Rehabilitation	4:
West Haven Healthcare	4:
Ontario Grove Healthcare and Wellness Centre, LP	4:
Community Extended Care Hospital of Montclair	4:
Corona Regional Medical Center D/p Snf	4:
Atherton Baptist Home	4:
Foothill Regional Medical Center D/p Snf	4:
Marlora Post Acute Rehab Hosp	4:
Alhambra Hospital Med Ctr Dp/snf	4:
Paramount Convalescent Hosp.	4:
Whittier Hospital Medical Ctr D/p Snf	4:
Extended Care Hospital of Riverside	4:
Shoreline Healthcare Center	4:
Alta Vista Healthcare and Wellness Centre	4:
Healthbridge Children's Hospital - Orange D/p Snf	4:
Westlake Convalescent Hospital	4:
Burlington Convalescent Hospital	4:
Inland Christian Home	4:
Chapman Global Medical Center D/p Snf	4:
Courtyard Care Center	4:
Alamitos West Health and Rehabilitation	4:
El Encanto Healthcare Center	4:
Los Angeles Comm Hospital	4:
Imperial Healthcare Center	4:

Medical Groups Affiliated with KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ORANGE COUNTY - ANAHEIM

There are 303 doctors and 22 medical groups that are affiliated with KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ORANGE COUNTY - ANAHEIM.

Affiliated Doctor Groups

• SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP
• ALLIED ANESTHESIA MEDICAL GROUP INC
• PALOMA INCARE
• MEMORIALCARE MEDICAL FOUNDATION
• RIVERSIDE EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS MEDICAL GROUP
• EMERGENCY MEDICINE SPECIALISTS OF ORANGE COUNTY
• INTERCOMMUNITY EMERGENCY MEDICAL GROUP
• PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP INC
• CENTINELA FREEMAN EMERGENCY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES INC
• ENCINITAS EMERGENCY MEDICINE, INC.
• PROVIDENCE MEDICAL FOUNDATION
• KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLAN OF WASHINGTON
• UC REGENTS
• PREMIERE SURGICAL SPECIALISTS, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
• EISENHOWER MEDICAL CENTER
• REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF
• THEDACARE, INCORPORATED
• KOOTENAI HEALTH INC
• COMMUNITY CARE SERVICES LLC
• RURAL PHYSICIANS GROUP-PANNU PLLC
• ST JUDE EMERGENCY MEDICAL GROUP INC
• THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-IRVINE

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