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Summary of Accreditation Quality Information
Buchanan General Hospital
Org ID: 5181
1535 Slate Creek Road
Grundy, VA  24614
(276)935-1100
www.bgh.org


Accreditation
Programs
Accreditation
Decision
Effective
Date
Last Full Survey Date Last On-Site Survey Date  
Home Care
Accredited 4/10/2009 4/9/2009 4/9/2009  
Hospital
Accredited 4/10/2009 4/9/2009 4/9/2009  
Pathology and Clinical Laboratory
Accredited 10/11/2008 10/10/2008 10/10/2008  


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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
2009 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
2009 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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National Quality Improvement Goals:    
Reporting Period:
Jan  2009 -
Dec  2009
Heart Attack Care See Detail
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3
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3
Heart Failure Care See Detail
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3
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3
Pneumonia Care See Detail
This organization’s performance is above the target range/value.
This organization’s performance is above the target range/value.
Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP)    
SCIP - Cardiac See Detail
   
SCIP - Infection Prevention
For All Reported Procedures:
See Detail
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3
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3
  • Colon/Large Intestine Surgery
See Detail
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3
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3
  • Hip Joint Replacement
See Detail
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3
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3
  • Knee Replacement
See Detail
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3
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3
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)
Pathology and Clinical Laboratory
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.
*
 
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
Buchanan General Diagnostics
1520 Slate Creek Road
Grundy, VA  24614
  • General Laboratory Tests
  • General Outpatient Services (Outpatient)
Buchanan General Hospital  *
1535 Slate Creek Road
Grundy, VA  24614
  • Acute Myocardial Infarction (Inpatient)
  • Arthritis (Inpatient)
  • Asthma (Inpatient)
  • Asthma, Pediatrics (Inpatient)
  • Atrial Fibrillation (Inpatient)
  • Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Breast Cancer (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Cellulitis (Inpatient)
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Inpatient)
  • Colon/Rectal Cancer (Inpatient)
  • Coronary Artery Disease (Inpatient)
  • CT Scanner (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Diabetes Mellitus (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • EEG/EKG/EMG Lab (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Emergency Room (Outpatient)
  • Emphysema (Inpatient)
  • Family Practice (Inpatient)
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • General Laboratory Tests
  • General Medical Services (Inpatient)
  • General Surgery (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Genetic Testing
  • Head Injury (Inpatient)
  • Health Social Work (Inpatient)
  • Heart Failure (Inpatient)
  • Home Health, Non-Hospice Services
  • Hyperbilirubinemia (Inpatient)
  • Hypertension (Inpatient)
  • Hyperthyroidism/Hypothyroidism (Inpatient)
  • Imaging/Radiology (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Inpatient Diabetes (Inpatient)
  • Intensive Care Unit (Inpatient)
  • Internal Medicine (Inpatient)
  • Ischemic Heart Disease (Inpatient)
  • Low Back Pain (Inpatient)
  • Lung Cancer (Inpatient)
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Migraine Headache (Inpatient)
  • Nuclear Medicine (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Operating Room (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Outpatient Surgery (Outpatient)
  • Pancreatitis (Inpatient)
  • Pathology (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Pediatric Care (Inpatient)
  • Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Pulmonary Function Lab (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Respiratory Care (Ventilator) (Inpatient)
  • Sleep Center (Outpatient)
  • Telemetry (Inpatient)
  • Toxicology
  • Ultrasound (Inpatient, Outpatient)

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