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Summary of Quality Information
Providence Alaska Medical Center
Org ID: 10208
3200 Providence Drive
Anchorage, AK  99519-6604
(907)212-3675
www.providence.org
Accreditation Decision: Accredited
Decision Effective Date: July 19, 2008
This organization is in full compliance with all applicable standards.  


Accredited Programs Last Full Survey Date Last On-Site Survey Date  
Home Care 7/18/2008 7/18/2008  
Hospital 7/18/2008 7/18/2008  

Advanced Certification
Programs		 Certification
Decision		 Effective
Date		 Last Full
Review Date		 Last On-Site
Review Date
Primary Stroke Center
Certification 5/20/2008  5/19/2008  5/19/2008 



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  Symbol Key
This organization achieved the best possible results
This organization’s performance is above the target range/value.
This organization’s performance is similar to the target range/value.
This organization’s performance is below the target range/value.
This measure is not applicable for this organization.
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  Footnote Key
1. The measure or measure set was not reported.
2. The measure set does not have an overall result.
3. The number of patients is not enough for comparison purposes.
4. The measure meets the Privacy Disclosure Threshold rule.
5. The organization scored above 90% but was below most other organizations.
6. The measure results are not statistically valid.
7. The measure results are based on a sample of patients.
8. The number of months with measure data is below the reporting requirement.
9. The measure results are temporarily suppressed pending resubmission of updated data.
National Patient Safety Goals and National Quality Improvement Goals
    Compared to other Joint Commission Accredited Organizations
    Nationwide Statewide
Home Care
2008 National Patient Safety Goals See Detail
This organization’s performance is similar to the target range/value.
This Goal is not applicable for this organization.
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Hospital
2008 National Patient Safety Goals See Detail
This organization’s performance is similar to the target range/value.
This Goal is not applicable for this organization.
*
National Quality Improvement Goals:    
Reporting Period:
Jul  2008 -
Jun  2009
Heart Attack Care See Detail
This organization’s performance is above the target range/value.
This organization’s performance is above the target range/value.
Heart Failure Care See Detail
This organization’s performance is below the target range/value.
This organization’s performance is similar to the target range/value.
Pneumonia Care See Detail
This organization’s performance is similar to the target range/value.
This organization’s performance is similar to the target range/value.
Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP)    
SCIP - Cardiac See Detail
   
SCIP - Infection Prevention
For All Reported Procedures:
 See Detail
This organization’s performance is similar to the target range/value.
This organization’s performance is similar to the target range/value.
  • Blood Vessel Surgery
 See Detail
Not displayed.
3
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3
  • Colon/Large Intestine Surgery
 See Detail
This organization’s performance is similar to the target range/value.
This organization’s performance is similar to the target range/value.
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
 See Detail
This organization’s performance is similar to the target range/value.
This organization’s performance is similar to the target range/value.
  • Hip Joint Replacement
 See Detail
This organization’s performance is similar to the target range/value.
This organization’s performance is similar to the target range/value.
  • Hysterectomy
 See Detail
This organization’s performance is similar to the target range/value.
This organization’s performance is similar to the target range/value.
  • Knee Replacement
 See Detail
This organization’s performance is similar to the target range/value.
This organization’s performance is similar to the target range/value.
  • Open Heart Surgery
 See Detail
This organization’s performance is similar to the target range/value.
This organization’s performance is similar to the target range/value.
SCIP – Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) See Detail
   
  30 Day Risk Adjusted Mortality Rates (see details)
  30 Day Hospital Readmission Rates (see details)
  Survey of Patients' Hospital Experiences (see details)
 
Hospitals voluntarily participate in the Survey of Patients' Hospital Experiences(HCAHPS).
Pediatric and psychiatric hospitals are not eligible to participate in the HCAHPS survey based on their patient population.
National Quality Forum The Joint Commission only reports measures endorsed by the National Quality Forum.
 
* State results are not calculated for the National Patient Safety Goals.

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Sites and Services
* Primary Location

An organization may provide services not listed here. For more information refer to the Quality Report User Guide .

Locations of Care Available Services
Alaska Cares
3925 Tudor Center Drive
Anchorage, AK  99508
  • General Outpatient Services (Outpatient)
Family Practice Residency Clinic
1201 East 36 th Avenue
Anchorage, AK  99508
  • General Outpatient Services (Outpatient)
Hospice Cares
3435 Tudor Road
Anchorage, AK  99519
  • Hospice Care
Pediatric Subspecialty Clinic
2401 East 42nd Avenue Suite 305
Anchorage, AK  99508
  • Single Specialty Practitioner (Outpatient)
Providence Alaska Medical Center  *
3200 Providence Drive
Anchorage, AK  99519-6604
Joint Commission Advanced Certification Programs:
  • Primary Stroke Center
Services:
  • Behavioral Health (24-hour Acute Care/Crisis Stabilization - Adult/Child/Youth)
  • Cancer Center/Oncology (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Cardiac Catheterization Lab (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Cardiac Surgery (Inpatient)
  • Cardiac Unit/Cardiology (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • CT Scanner (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Dialysis (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • EEG/EKG/EMG Lab (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Emergency Room (Outpatient)
  • Endocrinology (Inpatient)
  • Family Practice (Inpatient)
  • Gastroenterology (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • General Medical Services (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • General Surgery (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • GI or Endoscopy Lab (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Gynecology (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Hematology/Blood Treatment (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Imaging/Radiology (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Infectious Diseases (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Infusion Services (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Intensive Care Unit (Inpatient)
  • Internal Medicine (Inpatient)
  • Labor & Delivery (Inpatient)
  • Lithotripsy/Kidney Stone Treatment (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Medical Detoxification (Inpatient)
  • Mental Health (Inpatient, Outpatient, 24-hour Acute Care/Crisis Stabilization)
  • Neonatal Intensive Care (Inpatient)
  • Nephrology (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Neurology (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Neurosurgery (Inpatient)
  • Nuclear Medicine (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Nursery (Inpatient)
  • Obstetrics (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Operating Room (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Ophthalmology/Eye Surgery (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Oral Maxillofacial Surgery (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Orthopedic Surgery (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Otolaryngology/Ear, Nose, and Throat (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Outpatient Surgery (Outpatient)
  • Pain Management (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Pediatric Care (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Plastic Surgery (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Podiatry (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Pulmonary Function Lab (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Radiation Oncology (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Rehabilitation (Inpatient)
  • Respiratory Care (Ventilator) (Inpatient)
  • Sleep Center (Outpatient)
  • Telemetry (Inpatient)
  • Ultrasound (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Urgent Care/Emergency Medicine (Outpatient)
  • Urology (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Vascular Surgery (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Wound Care (Inpatient, Outpatient)
Providence Breakthrough
3801 Lake Otis Drive
Anchorage, AK  99508
  • Chemical Dependency (Day Programs - Adult)
    (Non 24 Hour Care - Adult)
Providence Cancer Center
3851 Piper Street
Anchorage, AK  99508
  • General Outpatient Services (Outpatient)
Providence Home Health Care
3546 LaTouche St #101
Anchorage, AK  99508
  • Home Health Services
  • Home Personal Care and/or Support Services
Providence Home Health Drop Site
17101 Snowmobile Lane, Suite 105
Eagle River, AK  99577
    Providence Outpatient Physical Therapy & Rehab. Services
    3801 Lake Otis, Suite 100
    Anchorage, AK  99503
    • General Outpatient Services (Outpatient)

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