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Summary of Quality Information
Tufts Medical Center
Org ID: 5518
800 Washington Street, Box 412
Boston, MA  02111
(617)636-6465
www.tuftsmedicalcenter.org

Accreditation Decision: Accredited
Decision Effective Date: August 27, 2008
This organization is in full compliance with all applicable standards.  


Accredited Programs Last Full Survey Date Last On-Site Survey Date  
Hospital 8/26/2008 8/26/2008  

Advanced Certification
Programs
Certification
Decision
Effective
Date
Last Full
Review Date
Last On-Site
Review Date
Ventricular Assist Device
Certification 10/24/2008  10/23/2008  10/23/2008 



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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
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 similar to the target range/value.
This organization’s performance is similar to the target range/value.
Pneumonia Care See Detail
This organization’s performance is below the target range/value.
This organization’s performance is below 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
This organization’s performance is similar to the target range/value.
This organization’s performance is similar to the target range/value.
  • 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 above the target range/value.
This organization’s performance is above 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
Tufts Medical Center  *
800 Washington Street, Box 412
Boston, MA  02111
Joint Commission Advanced Certification Programs:
  • Ventricular Assist Device
Services:
  • Allergy (Outpatient)
  • Audiology (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Behavioral Health (Non 24 Hour Care - Adult/Child/Youth)
    (24-hour Acute Care/Crisis Stabilization - Adult/Child/Youth)
  • Bone Marrow Transplant (Inpatient)
  • Cancer Center/Oncology (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Cardiac Catheterization Lab (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Cardiac Surgery (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Cardiac Unit/Cardiology (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • CT Scanner (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Dentistry (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Dermatology (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Developmental Disabilities - Hospital (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Dialysis (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • EEG/EKG/EMG Lab (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Electroconvulsive Therapy (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Emergency Room (Outpatient)
  • Endocrinology (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • 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)
  • Inpatient Intake (Inpatient)
  • Intensive Care Unit (Inpatient)
  • Internal Medicine (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Labor & Delivery (Inpatient)
  • Lithotripsy/Kidney Stone Treatment (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • 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)
  • Occupational Health (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, Outpatient)
  • Respiratory Care (Ventilator) (Inpatient)
  • Rheumatology (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Sleep Center (Outpatient)
  • Telemetry (Inpatient)
  • Thoracic Surgery (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Trauma/Burn Unit (Inpatient)
  • Ultrasound (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Urgent Care/Emergency Medicine (Outpatient)
  • Urology (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Vascular Surgery (Inpatient, Outpatient)
  • Wound Care (Inpatient, Outpatient)
Tufts Medical Center (South Boston Mental Health Ctr)
58 Old Colony Avenue
South Boston, MA  02127
  • Behavioral Health (Non 24 Hour Care - Adult/Child/Youth)
Tufts Medical Center Imaging South
340 Wood Road Suite 205
Braintree, MA  02184
  • General Outpatient Services (Outpatient)

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