JAMAICA PLAIN

Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts • Acute Care - Veterans Administration

Overall Rating

4

Safety Metrics

2

Available indicators

Patient Experience

0

Satisfaction metrics

Outcome Metrics

2

Available indicators

Hospital Information

Hospital Type

Acute Care - Veterans Administration

Ownership

Veterans Health Administration

Emergency Services

Available

Address

150 S. HUNTINGTON AVENUE, jamaica-plain, MA 02130

Phone

(617) 232-9500

County

SUFFOLK

Quality Rating

Overall Rating

4
out of 5

Safety Metrics

2 Metrics

Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)

0.6

National: 1

Hospital
National

This hospital performs 44.0% better than the national average.

Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)

1.0

National: 1

Hospital
National

This hospital is 0.2% worse than the national average.

Patient Outcomes

2 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.

Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients

Medical complication rate

2.5%
Average

Death rate for heart attack patients

Medical complication rate

11.6%
Concerning

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 VA BOSTON HEALTHCARE SYSTEM - JAMAICA PLAIN

  • Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): 0.6% (National Average: 1%)
  • Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): 1.0% (National Average: 1%)

Patient Outcome Metrics at VA BOSTON HEALTHCARE SYSTEM - JAMAICA PLAIN

  • Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients: 2.5%
  • Death rate for heart attack patients: 11.6%

Services at VA BOSTON HEALTHCARE SYSTEM - JAMAICA PLAIN

Acute Care - Veterans Administration in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. Emergency services are available.

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