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WestHealth, Inc
Plymouth, MN
http://www.westhealth.com/

Key:
(-) = Information not submitted, (N/A) = Not applicable

Same Day Surgery Center Profile

Service Capabilities  
Can schedule procedures for weekends or evenings No
Provides electronic medical records (EMR) No
EMR includes clinical guidelines (evidence-based treatment recommendations) -
Has tracking system for making sure that all tests ordered are completed -
System includes date a test is actually completed -
System includes date test results are reviewed and initialed by the physician -
System includes date the patient was notified of the test results -
System includes whether any additional follow-up is needed -
Provides health prevention or treatment information to patients via print or video materials No
Uses electronic tool for prescribing medications NO
Tool includes patient-specific prescription drug formulary -
Tool includes automatic generic substitution -
Tool includes cost comparisons of drugs within therapeutic class -
Tool modifies dosage based on patient's age and weight -
Tool includes drug interaction alerts -
Tool allows printed prescription or direct-to-pharmacy communication -
Five most frequently performed procedures:  
  1. Colonoscopy
  2. Cataracts
  3. Upper GI Endoscopy
  4. Breast Augmentation
  5. Abdominoplasty
 
Other non-surgical services provided:  
Physical Therapy No
Occupational Therapy No
Nutrition Services No
Pain Management No
Patient Education No
Has a written strategy to address issues of health disparities NO
Strategy lists individuals responsible for each activity designed to address health disparities No
Strategy includes timeframe for completing each activity designed to address health disparities no
Strategy includes activities to inform and educate practitioners about issues of health disparities No
Strategy includes activities to motivate practitioners to improve care to underserved populations -
In the event of an emergency, patient would be admitted to:

North Memorial

Tracks how quickly the organization responds to patient complaints No
Percent of complaints responded to within:  
12 hours or less -
24 hours or less -
48 hours or less -
72 hours or less -
more than 72 hours -

Quality Improvement Activities

 
Has processes to compare individual physician's performance against established outside benchmarks or recognized best practices No
Has processes to compare key performance measures with other similar organizations or with recognized best practices No
Has processes for identifying, reporting, analyzing and preventing adverse incidents, as well as a system to ensure consistent and effective implementation of those processes Yes
Accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) Yes
Accredited by The Joint Commission (JCAHO) -
Web Tools and Information  
Provides online information to assist patients in preparing for a procedure No
Has the ability to communicate with patients online for non-medical issues (e.g., billing inquiries, requests for copies of medical records, etc.) No
Provides online information to assist patients in researching specific conditions treated No
Provides online information about original research performed by the organization -

Offers other online customer service capabilities/information, including:
Preregistration, online bill payment

Yes

 

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