Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth Ratings

1301 Pennsylvania Avenue
Fort Worth, TX 76104
Phone: (817) 250-2100

Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals
Emergency Services: YES




Contents:
Quality of Care - Infectious Diseases - ER Wait Time - Patient Ratings



Quality of Care - Mortality Rate

How well does Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth save lives? 8% worse than the national average, based on the overall mortality rate for critical illnesses.

Mortality Rate at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort WorthNational Average
Heart Attack13.5%12.6%
Stroke17.2%13.9%
Heart Failure12.4%11.8%
Pneumonia18.2%18.2%



Infectious Disease at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth

Drug resistant bacteria are becoming a large health risk facing the United States. There are an increasing number of drug resistant bacteria, including: drug resistant bacteria due primarily to unnecessary and mis-applied use among humans and livestock, patients with hospitalizations for relatively minor reasons can suddenly face lifethreatening illness.

Infectious DiseaseCases
C. Diff
Sickens more than a half million people each year and has a 17% mortality rate after one year1
80
MRSA
Causes life-threatening bloodstream infections, pneumonia and surgical site infections. Mortality rates may be as high as 20%2
8



Emergency Room Wait Time Ratings

Average Time Spent In Emergency Department: 3h 16m



Patient Ratings

While customer satisfaction surveys don't necessarily reflect the quality of care provided at the hospital, it can identify some areas that are important standards to maintain, such as managing pain and maintaining a sanitary environment.

Overall Patient Rating: AVERAGE

Positive Patient Ratings

Some patients praise:
  • Nurses usually take time to communicate well
  • Doctors usually communicate well with patients

Negative Patient Ratings

  • Staff doesn't respond quickly when patients need help
  • Patients often don't receive help when they request it
  • Facilities are sometimes dirty




Footnotes:

1C Diff Mortality Rate
2MRSA Mortality Rate



Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth Stories



Jul 17, 2023, 12:26 AM
Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth: "I wish 2 hr and 48 min was accurate at Harris southwest. One time I had horrible back spasms and waited without attention for 4 hours to be called back to be forgotten about and left in hall before a nurse, not same one who led me back an hour prior and said he would be right back finally got me relief. Another time is tonight still waiting we got here at 9pm and little to nobody in waiting room but still waiting to see dr 2 and a half hours later!!!!! I swear I think I was forgotten about as people with less severe issues are being brought back for treatment and still waiting!!!!!" - R.

Mar 07, 2023, 7:31 PM
Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth: "I've loved my experiences here I also appreciate the cleanliness especially in the emergency room I've noticed a particular cleaner she takes her time and makes sure everything is cleaned and properly put away I believe her name was Angelica Warden when I spoke to her she was kind and very helpful she reminded me that If I needed anything re cleaned she would gladly do so , I also loved the nurses in triage they are so loving and caring they took very good care of me and my husband and made sure we were comfortable I would definitely recommend this hospital to family and friends I love it keep up the good work " - Amanda

Feb 03, 2022, 8:12 PM
Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth: "Possible Dvt on my lower left leg, where I have a cast at cuz I had ankle replacement surgery, my doctor is afraid that i might have an infection where the stitches are, also feel like I have a fever, and migraines " - John

Feb 03, 2022, 2:52 AM
Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth: "Possible Dvt on my lower left leg, where I have a cast at cuz I had ankle replacement surgery, my doctor is afraid that i might have an infection where the stitches are, also feel like I have a fever, and migraines " - John

Feb 17, 2021, 8:35 AM
Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth: "Have been waiting 5 hours. Heard another guy has been waiting 10!" - Shantell


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