Citrus Memorial Hospital

hospital ranks in top 100 for spine surgery, overall orthopedics

A report released today by HealthGrades, the nation’s most trusted, independent source of physician information and hospital quality ratings, named Citrus Memorial Health System as one of the top 100 hospitals in the nation for Spine Surgery and Overall Orthopedics. The Inverness hospital is also rated among the best for Hip Fracture Treatment and Treatment of Stroke.

Choosing a hospital can be a life or death decision. HealthGrades’ report found that patients treated at 5-star rated hospitals experience a 73% lower risk of mortality and a 63% lower risk of complications compared to 1-star rated hospitals. A quality comparison of doctors and hospitals in the Tampa area can be found online at HealthGrades.com.

Citrus Memorial CEO Ryan Beaty credits Citrus Memorial’s dedicated staff of physicians, nurses, techs and therapists with the hospital’s ability to provide great outcomes. He said, “Our ability to provide our patients with the best care possible is a direct result of our skilled staff. They really care about the quality of care patients receive from the time they enter the door until the time they leave. They are to be commended for a job well done.”

“Patients today have a wide array options when it comes to choosing a healthcare provider,” said Kerry Hicks, HealthGrades chief executive officer. “At HealthGrades, we are proud to have led the way for empowering patient choice based on objective clinical outcomes and access to actionable quality measures. We commend Citrus Memorial Health System for its superior quality and support of consumerism and transparency in the Tampa area.”

Citrus Memorial Health System is Five Star Rated for:

• Overall Orthopedic Services (2007-2012)
• Spine Surgery (2006-2012)
• Hip Fracture Treatment (2009-2012)
• Back and Neck Surgery (no Fusion) (2005-2012)
• Back and Neck Surgery (Fusion) (2006-2012)
• Treatment of Stroke (2010-2012)

 

Citrus Memorial Health System is Nationally Ranked for:

• Top 5% in the nation for Spine Surgery (2008-2012)
• Among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery 2012
• Top 10% in the nation for Overall Orthopedic Services (2007-2012)
• Among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Overall Orthopedic Services 2012

 

Key findings of the HealthGrades 2011 Healthcare Consumerism and Hospital Quality in America report include:

• Patients had, on average a 73% lower risk of dying in a 5-star rated hospital compared to a 1-star rated hospital, and a 54% lower risk of dying in a 5-star rated hospital compared to the national average.
•  If all Medicare patients from 2008 through 2010 had been treated at 5-star hospitals, 240,040 lives could have potentially been saved.
• Patients, on average, were 63% less likely to experience in-hospital complications than patients at 1-star programs, and had a 43%lower chance of developing an in-hospital complication than the national average.
• If all Medicare patients from 2008 through 2010 had gone to 5-star hospitals for their procedure, 164,472 in-hospital complications could have potentially been avoided.

 

About Citrus Memorial Health System

Citrus Memorial Health System is a 198 bed, not-for-profit community hospital that provides healthcare services to residents of Citrus County and surrounding communities. More than 150 physicians and 1,000 employees provide a wide range of services at the Inverness campus and at medical offices and clinics in Citrus and Sumter Counties. Citrus Memorial is fully accredited by the Joint Commission and is fully licensed by the State of Florida.

About HealthGrades

HealthGrades is America’s most trusted, independent source of physician information and hospital quality outcomes. HealthGrades online properties are the nation’s leading destination for physician search and empower more than 170 million consumers annually to make informed healthcare decisions.