About M Health Fairview Bethesda Hospital
Long-term care hospital overview
M Health Fairview Bethesda Hospital is an long-term care hospital in Saint Paul, MN. Long-term care hospitals specialize in treating patients who require extended hospital-level care, typically with average stays of 25 days or more, for complex medical conditions that cannot be managed in a standard acute care setting.
10 physicians are affiliated with this facility.
When choosing a long-term care hospital in Saint Paul, MN, consider infection rates, functional improvement scores, readmission rates, and the facility's experience with extended acute care. LTCHs serve patients with complex conditions requiring prolonged hospital-level care that standard hospitals and skilled nursing facilities cannot provide.
At a Glance
Infection Rates
Healthcare-associated infections vs. national benchmarks (SIR: 1.0 = expected)
Central Line Infections (CLABSI)
Central line-associated bloodstream infections
National SIR: 0.731
M Health Fairview Bethesda Hospital's standardized infection ratio is 1.314 (national: 0.731). This is consistent with the national benchmark.
Catheter-Associated UTI (CAUTI)
Catheter-associated urinary tract infections
National SIR: 0.723
M Health Fairview Bethesda Hospital's standardized infection ratio is 0.517 (national: 0.723). This is consistent with the national benchmark.
C. difficile Infection (CDI)
Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infections
National SIR: 0.349
M Health Fairview Bethesda Hospital's standardized infection ratio is 0.142 (national: 0.349). This is better than the national benchmark.
Patient Safety
Falls, pressure ulcers, restraints, and ICU utilization
Falls with Major Injury
Lower is betterRate of falls resulting in major injury during LTCH stay
0.43%
Natl: 0.1%
Pressure Ulcers
Lower is betterRate of new or worsened pressure ulcers
1.4%
Natl: 2.3%
Restraint Use
Lower is betterPercentage of patients with physical restraints
16.6%
ICU Bed Days
Percentage of patient days spent in ICU
62.8%
Functional Outcomes
Patient mobility and self-care improvement
Mobility Score Change
Average change in mobility score during LTCH stay (higher = more improvement)
9.91 pts
Natl: 7.0 pts
Patients at M Health Fairview Bethesda Hospital show an average mobility score change of 9.91 points (national: 7.0). Higher scores indicate greater functional improvement during the LTCH stay.
Functional Improvement at Discharge
Percentage of patients with functional improvement by discharge
61.9%
Natl: 51.7%
61.9% of patients at M Health Fairview Bethesda Hospital showed functional improvement at discharge (national: 51.7%). This reflects effective rehabilitation during the extended stay.
Clinical Quality
Drug safety, care coordination, and treatment measures
Drug Regimen Review
Patients with timely drug regimen review to prevent adverse drug events
77.4%
Natl: 94.0%
Anticoagulation for AFib
Patients with atrial fibrillation receiving appropriate anticoagulation therapy
100.0%
VTE Prophylaxis
Patients receiving venous thromboembolism prophylaxis
85.5%
Health Info Transfer (Admission)
Timely transfer of health information at admission
98.8%
Natl: 93.8%
Health Info Transfer (Discharge)
Timely transfer of health information at discharge
95.1%
Natl: 97.4%
Discharge & Readmission
Performance compared to national rates
Discharge to Community
Rate of patients successfully discharged to the community
Risk-standardized: 24.1% (national: 19.0%) · 67 patients
M Health Fairview Bethesda Hospital's community discharge rate (24.1%) is consistent with the national rate of 19.0%.
Potentially Preventable Readmissions
Rate of unplanned hospital readmissions within 30 days of LTCH discharge
Risk-standardized: 20.1% (national: 19.0%) · 47 patients
M Health Fairview Bethesda Hospital's readmission rate (20.1%) is consistent with the national rate of 19.0%.
Medicare Spending
Spending per beneficiary relative to national average
Above National Average
1.00 = national average
M Health Fairview Bethesda Hospital's Medicare spending per beneficiary is 24% above the national average (ratio: 1.25, national: 1.01). Higher spending in LTCHs may reflect medically complex patient populations. Based on 46 Medicare episodes.
Vaccination Rates
Immunization coverage
Patients assessed and appropriately given seasonal flu vaccine (national: 71.5%)
Healthcare personnel up to date with COVID-19 vaccination (national: 88.8%)
Affiliated Physicians
10 affiliated physicians
Dr. Admatha Winfred, MD
Hospitalist
Dr. Nathan Frink, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Jared Nyabuti, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Ryan Etchison, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Tyson Burningham, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Riley Odom
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Richard Levine, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Lisa Vollmer, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Katharine Parker, DO
Family Practice
Dr. Amber Servatius
Internal Medicine
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Frequently Asked Questions
About M Health Fairview Bethesda Hospital
What is a long-term care hospital?
A long-term care hospital (LTCH) like M Health Fairview Bethesda Hospital provides extended hospital-level care for patients with complex medical conditions. Unlike standard hospitals, LTCHs have average stays of 25+ days and specialize in weaning patients from ventilators, managing complex wounds, and treating multi-system organ failure.
How does M Health Fairview Bethesda Hospital's infection rate compare?
Central Line Infections (CLABSI): Same as national (SIR: 1.314). Catheter-Associated UTI (CAUTI): Same as national (SIR: 0.517). C. difficile Infection (CDI): Better than national (SIR: 0.142).
What is M Health Fairview Bethesda Hospital's readmission rate?
M Health Fairview Bethesda Hospital's readmission rate (20.1%) is consistent with the national rate of 19.0%.
How many beds does M Health Fairview Bethesda Hospital have?
Bed count information is not currently available.
How many doctors are affiliated with M Health Fairview Bethesda Hospital?
10 physicians are affiliated with M Health Fairview Bethesda Hospital.
Data source: CMS LTCH Compare ·