Pulmonary Excellence Award from Healthgrades

Friday, 26 October 2012 10:41

Lumberton, NC (October 23, 2012) – – Pulmonary care at Southeastern Regional Medical Center is in the top 5 percent in the nation according to a new report from Healthgrades, the leading provider of information to help consumers make an informed decision about a physician or hospital.

The report, American Hospital Quality Outcomes 2013: Healthgrades Report to the Nation, evaluates how approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide performed on risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates for nearly 30 of the most common conditions treated and procedures performed from 2009 through 2011.

In its study published today, Healthgrades found that patients have a 75 percent lower risk of dying when treated at a hospital receiving five stars than if they were treated at a hospital receiving one star, based on risk-adjusted mortality rates across 18 common procedures and diagnoses, such as heart bypass surgery, stroke, and pneumonia. Healthgrades also found that 235,378 lives could have been saved during 2009-2011 if all hospitals performed at a 5-star level.

Making objective measures of hospital quality more publicly available is imperative for helping consumers make more informed provider decisions. According to new research conducted by Harris Interactive for Healthgrades, 89 percent of Americans in 27 top designated market areas believe hospital performance (defined as how well patients do at that hospital compared to others) is important but only 37 percent know where to find the information.

Other notable SRMC Healthgrades recognitions include:

Cardiac

Ranked #3 in NC for Overall Cardiac Services in 2013
Ranked #2 in NC for Cardiology Services in 2013
Ranked Among the Top 5 in NC for Overall Cardiac Services for 4 Years in a Row (2010-2013) (Ranked 3 in 2013)
Ranked Among the Top 5 in NC for Cardiology Services for 4 Years in a Row (2010-2013) (Ranked 2 in 2013)
Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Heart Failure for 7 Years in a Row (2007-2013)

Orthopedic

Five-Star Recipient for Hip Fracture Treatment for 2 Years in a Row (2012-2013) Pulmonary
Recipient of the HealthGrades Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ for 2 Years in a Row (2012-2013)
Ranked Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Overall Pulmonary Services in 2013
Ranked #5 in NC for Overall Pulmonary Services in 2013
Ranked Among the Top 10 in NC for Overall Pulmonary Services for 2 Years in a Row (2012-2013) (Ranked 5 in 2013)
Five-Star Recipient for Overall Pulmonary Services for 2 Years in a Row (2012-2013)
Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease for 6 Years in a Row (2008-2013)
Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Pneumonia for 3 Years in a Row (2011-2013) Gastrointestinal
Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of GI Bleed for 3 Years in a Row (2011-2013) Critical Care
Ranked #8 in NC for Critical Care in 2013
Ranked Among the Top 10 in NC for Critical Care for 2 Years in a Row (2012-2013) (Ranked 8 in 2013)
Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism for 3 Years in a Row (2011-2013)
Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Respiratory Failure for 4 Years in a Row (2010-2013)

“Southeastern Regional Medical Center is committed to providing our patients with excellent care in a quality, compassionate and efficient manner,” said Joann Anderson, Southeastern’s president and CEO. “These ratings demonstrate that we value our patients and work hard to provide them with high quality care.”

Southeastern has continued to invest in improving both clinical and non-clinical processes through its Quest for Excellence program, expanding services and locations throughout Robeson County and the surrounding area, and acquiring state-of-the-art technology such as the da Vinci Surgical System, which features robot-assisted surgery used by doctors for a wide range of surgical procedures.

For its 2013 hospital quality outcomes analysis, Healthgrades evaluated approximately 40 million Medicare hospitalization records for services performed at short-term, acute care hospitals nationwide. Healthgrades independently measures hospitals based on data that hospitals submit to the federal government. No hospital can opt in or out of being measured, and no hospital pays to be measured. Healthgrades risk adjusts for patient demographic characteristics and clinical risk factors, thereby taking into account how sick patients were before they were admitted to the hospital.

More information on the American Hospital Quality Outcomes 2013: Healthgrades Report to the Nation, including the complete methodology, can be found at www.healthgrades.com/quality.

About Southeastern Regional Medical Center

Southeastern Regional Medical Center, a non-profit organization, is designated as a Magnet facility and is accredited by The Joint Commission. The medical center is licensed for 452 beds and offers a combination of acute care, intensive care and psychiatric services to more than 15,000 inpatients and 81,000 emergency patients annually. The Medical Center is a comprehensive health care system which offers a wide array of health care services through its affiliated divisions.

Last Updated ( Monday, 14 January 2013 12:08 )

Athletic / Patient Testimonials

Pre

Greg Potter- Soccer

One of my central fullbacks had a hip flexor strain. Ms. Caponi provided daily treatment and advice on what the player needed to do in order to prevent further damage and get back into the starting line-up. The same player suffered a concussion in our second round state playoff game and Ms. Caponi provided her services in this situation as well. She did a great job in following up with both of these injuries the player sustained.

Pamela Shooter- "She truly cares about me"

In October 2011, I was faced with the disease known as Transverse Myelitis. If affects your spinal column and nerves. I had just finished teaching for the day. After I dismissed students I began to feel my legs tingling and my back was in terrible pain. I knew something was terribly wrong. Within one hour I had lost feeling from the waist down. I was paralyzed for one week then intense therapy followed. I began therapy with Southeastern Lifestyle Center for Rehabilitation on December 4.

Joseph McArthur- "Enjoys Therapy"

My son started therapy December 12, 2011, with Occupational Therapist Sara Rose. I’m seeing improvements with Joseph every day. His therapist gives him activities that help him focus on one particular thing for a longer period of time. With therapy and medication. Joseph’s grades have improved dramatically. Joseph even has homework to help improve his handwriting. I can definitely see improvements when he is taking his time.

Brenda Davis- "I noticed improvements pretty quickly"

In 2010 I was faced with cancer in both breasts. I did extremely well with chemo and radiation. Lymph nodes were removed under each arm. In August of last year, I noticed swelling in my left arm and hand. It was diagnosed as Lymphedema. I started treatment in late August with the help of my therapist, Lisa Donovan. That November I started a compression sleeve and gauntlet for my left hand. I noticed improvements pretty quickly.

Robbie Barr- "I’m not in a wheelchair"

“I’m not in a wheelchair” On April 7, 2009 I was in a car accident and Life flighted to Duke. Doctors told my family they didn’t think I would survive. I came home in June and began my therapy. I finished high school in 2010 at the age of 16 and was able to get out of the wheelchair and use a Hemi-walker at graduation.

Darian Linardy- Student Trainer

Over the summer I began working with Matt for football season. I thought it would be just a fun experience, but I learned so much more it was unreal. I have learned about injuries and what may cause them. I can now wrap ankles and wrists. If someone wanted to go into athletic training I would tell them to work with their athletic trainer at their high school. You learn a lot as well as make many new friends. Matt is the best trainer to come through LHS. He helped me with my injuries as w...

Mac McGill- Football

I have had a wide variety of injuries over my time playing football. If it wasn’t for Matt I would have never been able to finish my senior season. “Athletes are the machines, Trainers are the Mechanics.”

Trey Harrell- Wrestling/ Football/ Tennis

I sprained my shoulder in a football game. Ms. Caroline helped me get well by doing a lot of therapy with me. I had to use the bands to do stretches for my shoulder. Ms. Caroline still continues to show me exercises to strengthen my shoulder during the wrestling season. I plan to attend ECU and become a Cardiologist. I want to double major in Biology and Chemistry.

Tyrone McKoy, Jr. - Football/Wrestling/Track & Field

I have been a part of Robeson County sports since recreational days. For the past two years Robeson county sports have provided athletic trainers for high school athletes. South Robeson High’s athletic trainer, Mrs. Faith Johnson, has been very good at her job. She makes it safe and you feel more protected when you play a sport. She has also encouraged me to go into the field of sports medicine. This summer I was able to attend the sports medicine camp at the Southeastern Lifestyle Center as a...

Hoyt McCormick

The addition of Caroline Taylor to our athletic staff has been extremely beneficial to Saint Pauls High School. As a certified athletic trainer, she has helped to prepare athletes for practice and competition, developed and implemented emergency action plans, implemented treatment and rehabilitation programs for injured athletes, determined athlete readiness for return to play, and provided first response to acute injuries.

Stephen Roberson- Football Head Coach

As the head football coach, athletic trainers have been a great asset to me and my program. I value player safety, and although I care deeply for each of my players, I feel safer with an athletic trainer’s unbiased opinion of any and all injuries. I also think it saves valuable time when there are rehab requirements and assessments of injuries. My athletic trainer provides extensive and rigorous rehab, prior to allowing a student athlete to return to the practice or game field.

Tripp Satterwhite, CAA- Athletic Director

We are extremely privileged to have a medical provider who understands s the importance of having a Licensed Athletic Trainer in each of the high schools within the Public Schools of Robeson County. Southeastern Health has been assisting Lumberton High School athletics by providing an athletic trainer for years and we are exceptionally fortunate to have Matt Ferrell as our Athletic Trainer.

Southeastern Health