Upmc Mckeesport Hospital Ratings
1500 Fifth Avenue
Mc Keesport, PA 15132
Phone: (412) 664-2000
Mc Keesport, PA 15132
Phone: (412) 664-2000
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 Upmc Mckeesport Hospital save lives? 6% better than the national average, based on the overall mortality rate for critical illnesses.| Mortality Rate at Upmc Mckeesport Hospital | National Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Stroke | 12.6% | 13.9% |
| Heart Failure | 10.7% | 11.8% |
| Pneumonia | 18.3% | 18.2% |
Infectious Disease at Upmc Mckeesport Hospital
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 Disease | Cases |
|---|---|
| C. Diff Sickens more than a half million people each year and has a 17% mortality rate after one year1 | 5 |
| MRSA Causes life-threatening bloodstream infections, pneumonia and surgical site infections. Mortality rates may be as high as 20%2 | 0 |
Emergency Room Wait Time Ratings
Average Time Spent In Emergency Department: 3h 40mPatient 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
Upmc Mckeesport Hospital Stories
Oct 12, 2021, 1:22 AM
Upmc Mckeesport: "The wait time says 2 &1/2 hour but I've been in the waiting room for 3&1/2 hours" - Candy
Mar 11, 2020, 1:12 PM
Upmc Mckeesport: "I’ve been waiting 4 hours and 2 of which with an iv in my arm" - Donald
