Infection after Surgery or Trauma at Central & Northeastern PA Pinnacle Health
One of the most important parts of any operation is sterilization and preventing infection following the procedure. According to US News and World Report, annually, approximately 600,000 people who have surgery will get an infection after surgery. And although the actual infection may take place during surgery, symptoms will not appear until afterwards. Not only is it important for the surgical team and hospital to properly sterilize all of the tools and people involved in the procedure, it is important for the patient to take proper care of their incision area during recovery.
The following information, compares treatment costs & outcomes for Infection after Surgery or Trauma at Central & Northeastern PA Pinnacle Health Hospital to Pennsylvania's regional & statewide data on similar treatments*.
Pinnacle Health Hospital is located at
111 S. Front Street,
Harrisburg
Contact Pinnacle Health Hospital
by phone: (717) 782-3131
by email: http://www.pinnaclehealth.org/body.cfm?id=257
online at: http://www.pinnaclehealth.org/
If you had a problem with this procedure contact a Medical Malpractice lawyer for a free Case Evaluation
| Readmission Rating | |||||||
| Year | Total Cases | Length of Stay | For Any Reason | For Complication or Infection | |||
| Average # of days | Rating | Mortality Rating | Average Charge | ||||
| 2007 | 88 | 4.4 |
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$15349 |
| 2006 | 85 | 4.5 |
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$14386 |
| 2005 | 95 | 4.6 |
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$14621 |
| 2004 | 96 | 5.1 |
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$12177 |
| 2003 | 91 | 4.7 |
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$11939 |
Significantly higher than expected.
Not significantly different than expected.
Significantly lower than expected.
NR Not reported.
NC Non-compliant.
