Medical West, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
6 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
4 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
6 of 11 measures reportedWhat This Means
- • Better = this hospital performs better than the national average on that measure
- • Same = no statistically significant difference from national average
- • Worse = this hospital performs worse than the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare. Data reflects the most recent reporting period.
Procedure Outcomes
| Procedure | Rate | Volume | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Failure | 12.5% | 80 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 13.6% | 161 | Avg |
| COPD | 8.4% | 55 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.4% | 406 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.16% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Medical West, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System a Good Hospital?
Medical West, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System has a trust score of 61/100 and a 3-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Bessemer, AL, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Medical West, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System a good hospital?
Medical West, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System is an acute care hospital in Bessemer, AL with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 61/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Medical West, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System located?
Medical West, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System is located at 995 9Th Avenue Southwest, Bessemer, AL 35022. Phone: (205) 481-7000.
What is the star rating for Medical West, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System?
Medical West, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System has a 3/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Medical West, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System have an emergency room?
Yes, Medical West, An Affiliate Of Uab Health System provides emergency services.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital District or Authority
- County
- Jefferson
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 010114