About 463506 Uintah Basin Med Ctr Dialysis- Vernal
Dialysis facility overview and details
463506 Uintah Basin Med Ctr Dialysis- Vernal is a nonprofit dialysis facility in Vernal, UT, serving patients in Uintah County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by Independent, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 10 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
463506 Uintah Basin Med Ctr Dialysis- Vernal offers in-center hemodialysis services. In-center hemodialysis is the most common form of kidney dialysis, typically performed three times per week at the facility.
463506 Uintah Basin Med Ctr Dialysis- Vernal has been Medicare certified since 2007, providing 19 years of dialysis care to the Vernal community. The facility holds a 1-star CMS quality rating. Patients should review the detailed quality measures below when evaluating their dialysis options. 1 physicians are affiliated with this facility.
When choosing a dialysis center in Vernal, UT, consider the types of dialysis offered, quality ratings, treatment schedules, and proximity to your home or workplace. Since dialysis patients typically visit three times per week, convenience and quality of care are both critical factors in selecting the right facility.
At a Glance
Quality & Outcomes
CMS quality performance measures
Poor
CMS Overall Dialysis Facility Rating
463506 Uintah Basin Med Ctr Dialysis- Vernal has received a 1-star quality rating from CMS. Patients in Vernal, UT should review the detailed quality measures below, including survival rates and infection data, and discuss these findings with their nephrologist when evaluating dialysis options.
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 18.2 (57.0 patients)
463506 Uintah Basin Med Ctr Dialysis- Vernal performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 191.8 (13.0 patients)
463506 Uintah Basin Med Ctr Dialysis- Vernal performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 24.7 (13.0 patients)
463506 Uintah Basin Med Ctr Dialysis- Vernal performs as expected for readmission, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Vascular Access (Fistula)
Percentage of patients using arteriovenous fistula — the preferred vascular access
Rate: 47.5 (20.0 patients)
463506 Uintah Basin Med Ctr Dialysis- Vernal performs as expected for vascular access (fistula), consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare Data
Treatment Services
Dialysis modalities and scheduling options
In-Center Hemodialysis
AvailableThe most common form of dialysis, performed at the facility typically three times per week. Blood is filtered through an external machine.
Peritoneal Dialysis
Not AvailableA home-based dialysis method using the lining of the abdomen to filter blood. Offers greater scheduling flexibility for patients.
Home Hemodialysis Training
Not AvailableTraining program for patients who wish to perform hemodialysis at home, allowing more frequent and flexible treatment schedules.
Late Shift Dialysis
Not AvailableEvening dialysis sessions for patients who work during the day or prefer later treatment times.
Clinical Performance
Vascular access, adequacy, and vaccination data
463506 Uintah Basin Med Ctr Dialysis- Vernal's arteriovenous fistula rate is 47.5%, which falls below recommended levels. Fistula access is preferred over catheters because it has lower infection rates and better long-term outcomes for dialysis patients. 91% of hemodialysis patients at this facility meet the Kt/V adequacy target, which measures how effectively toxins are removed during each dialysis session. 36.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. Higher catheter use is associated with increased infection risk.
Doctors at 463506 Uintah Basin Med Ctr Dialysis- Vernal
1 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About 463506 Uintah Basin Med Ctr Dialysis- Vernal
What is the CMS rating for 463506 Uintah Basin Med Ctr Dialysis- Vernal?
463506 Uintah Basin Med Ctr Dialysis- Vernal has a 1-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), which evaluates dialysis facilities on patient outcomes, safety, and clinical measures.
What dialysis services does 463506 Uintah Basin Med Ctr Dialysis- Vernal offer?
463506 Uintah Basin Med Ctr Dialysis- Vernal offers in-center hemodialysis.
Is 463506 Uintah Basin Med Ctr Dialysis- Vernal part of a chain?
Yes, 463506 Uintah Basin Med Ctr Dialysis- Vernal is operated by Independent.
How many treatment stations does 463506 Uintah Basin Med Ctr Dialysis- Vernal have?
463506 Uintah Basin Med Ctr Dialysis- Vernal has 10 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at 463506 Uintah Basin Med Ctr Dialysis- Vernal?
1 physicians are affiliated with 463506 Uintah Basin Med Ctr Dialysis- Vernal. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·