Inpatient Rehabilitation

University Of Washington Med Ctr

Q: What conditions does University Of Washington Med Ctr treat?

University Of Washington Med Ctr provides intensive rehabilitation for patients with stroke, brain disease or condition (non-traumatic), all other conditions, spinal cord disease or condition (non-traumatic), and other conditions requiring intensive therapy.

Q: What are University Of Washington Med Ctr's functional outcomes?

Functional Mobility Improvement: 97.2%. Change in Self-Care Score: 100.0%. Change in Mobility Score: 100.0%. Discharge Self-Care Score: 17.2%. Self-Care Decline: 0.0%.

Q: How does University Of Washington Med Ctr compare to other IRFs?

Discharge to Community: Same as national. Post-Discharge Readmissions: Same as national. Within-Stay Readmissions: Same as national.

Q: What is the minimum therapy requirement at University Of Washington Med Ctr?

As a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility, University Of Washington Med Ctr provides intensive therapy programs requiring at least 3 hours of therapy per day, 5 days per week, under physician supervision.

Q: How many doctors are affiliated with University Of Washington Med Ctr?

5 physicians are affiliated with University Of Washington Med Ctr.

1959 N.e. Pacific Ave., Seattle, WA 98195

Government

42 Years Certified

3+ hrs therapy/day

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1959 N.e. Pacific Ave.
Seattle, WA 98195

About University Of Washington Med Ctr

Inpatient rehabilitation facility overview

University Of Washington Med Ctr is a government-operated inpatient rehabilitation facility in Seattle, WA, serving patients in King County and the surrounding region. Medicare certified since 1984, the facility has provided 42 years of intensive rehabilitation care. Inpatient rehabilitation facilities provide intensive therapy programs for patients recovering from serious injuries, surgeries, and medical conditions that require at least 3 hours of therapy per day.

University Of Washington Med Ctr treats patients with stroke, brain disease or condition (non-traumatic), all other conditions, and other rehabilitation conditions. The facility serves approximately 115 rehabilitation patients across all conditions.

University Of Washington Med Ctr achieves a 97.2% functional mobility improvement rate, reflecting strong rehabilitation outcomes. 5 physicians are affiliated with this facility.

When choosing an inpatient rehabilitation facility in Seattle, WA, consider functional outcome measures, infection rates, readmission performance, and the facility's experience with your specific condition. IRFs provide the most intensive level of rehabilitation, typically requiring patients to participate in at least 3 hours of therapy per day, 5 days per week.

At a Glance

OwnershipGovernment

Certified Since1984

CountyKing

MSPB Ratio0.94x avg

Conditions Treated9

Affiliated Doctors5

Functional Outcomes

Patient improvement in mobility and self-care during rehabilitation

Functional Mobility Improvement

Patients who improved in mobility during their rehab stay

97.2%

97.2% of patients at University Of Washington Med Ctr showed functional mobility improvement, reflecting excellent rehabilitation outcomes.

Change in Self-Care Score

Patients with meaningful improvement in self-care abilities

100.0%

100.0% of patients at University Of Washington Med Ctr showed change in self-care score, reflecting excellent rehabilitation outcomes.

Change in Mobility Score

Patients with meaningful improvement in mobility

100.0%

100.0% of patients at University Of Washington Med Ctr showed change in mobility score, reflecting excellent rehabilitation outcomes.

Discharge Self-Care Score

Patients meeting self-care goals at discharge

17.2%

17.2% of patients showed discharge self-care score.

Self-Care Decline

Lower is better

Patients whose self-care abilities declined during rehab

0.00%

University Of Washington Med Ctr reports a 0.00% rate for self-care decline, well below most facilities, indicating strong outcomes.

Safety & Infections

Infection rates, falls, and pressure ulcer prevention

Catheter-Associated UTI (CAUTI)

Standardized infection ratio for catheter-associated urinary tract infections

1.644Same as National

University Of Washington Med Ctr's CAUTI standardized infection ratio is 1.644. This is consistent with the national benchmark.

Central Line Infections (CLABSI)

Standardized infection ratio for central line-associated bloodstream infections

0.436Same as National

University Of Washington Med Ctr's CLABSI standardized infection ratio is 0.436. This is consistent with the national benchmark.

Falls Prevention

Percentage of patients without falls resulting in major injury

22.4%

22.4% of patients were free from falls with major injury.

Pressure Ulcer Prevention

Rate of new or worsened pressure ulcers during rehab stay

0.00%

University Of Washington Med Ctr reports a 0.00% rate of new or worsened pressure ulcers, well below typical rates, indicating excellent skin care protocols.

Discharge & Readmission

Performance compared to national rates

Discharge to Community

Rate of patients successfully discharged to the community after rehabilitation

Same as National

Risk-standardized rate: 69.3% (121 patients)

University Of Washington Med Ctr's community discharge rate (69.3% risk-adjusted) is consistent with the national rate.

Post-Discharge Readmissions

Rate of potentially preventable hospital readmissions within 30 days of IRF discharge

Same as National

Risk-standardized rate: 8.5% (116 patients)

University Of Washington Med Ctr's post-discharge readmission rate (8.5% risk-adjusted) is consistent with the national rate.

Within-Stay Readmissions

Rate of potentially preventable hospital transfers during the IRF stay

Same as National

Risk-standardized rate: 4.3% (128 patients)

University Of Washington Med Ctr's within-stay readmission rate (4.3%) is consistent with the national rate.

Medicare Spending

Spending per beneficiary relative to national average

0.94x

Below National Average

1.00 = national average

University Of Washington Med Ctr's Medicare spending per beneficiary is 6% below the national average (ratio: 0.94), suggesting efficient care delivery. Based on 120 Medicare episodes.

Conditions Treated

Patient volume by rehabilitation condition

University Of Washington Med Ctr treats patients recovering from stroke, brain disease or condition (non-traumatic), all other conditions, and 1 other condition categories. The facility serves approximately 115 rehabilitation patients annually across all conditions.

Stroke

Brain disease or condition (non-traumatic)

All other conditions

Spinal cord disease or condition (non-traumatic)

Brain injury (traumatic)

< 11

Hip or femur fracture

< 11

Hip or knee replacement, amputation or other bone or joint condition

< 11

Nervous system disorder (excluding stroke)

< 11

Spinal cord injury (traumatic)

< 11

Vaccination Rates

Immunization coverage for patients and staff

Influenza Vaccination12.9%

Patients assessed and appropriately given seasonal flu vaccine

COVID-19 Vaccination85.8%

Healthcare personnel up to date with COVID-19 vaccination