U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems StatisticsSee how U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems rates for Anemia Managment, Dialysis Adequacy, and Vascular Access as compared to the averages in Worcester, Massachusetts, and Nationwide.

General Totals

Number of Dialysis Providers

6,236Nation
78Massachusetts
4Worcester, Massachusetts
N/AU-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Total Number of Dialysis Stations

110,108Nation
1,354Massachusetts
45Worcester, Massachusetts
2U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Average Number of Dialysis Stations

17.66Nation
17.36Massachusetts
11.25Worcester, Massachusetts
N/AU-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Services Totals

Total Number Offering Hemodialysis

6,236Nation
78Massachusetts
4Worcester, Massachusetts
1U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Total Number Offering Peritoneal Dialysis

3,114Nation
55Massachusetts
2Worcester, Massachusetts
0U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Total Number Offering Home Training

1,705Nation
42Massachusetts
1Worcester, Massachusetts
0U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Have Shifts after 5pm

1,124Nation
33Massachusetts
1Worcester, Massachusetts
0U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Total Number of For Profit Facilities

5,346Nation
63Massachusetts
2Worcester, Massachusetts
0U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Total Number of Non Profit Facilities

890Nation
15Massachusetts
2Worcester, Massachusetts
0U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Total Number of Chain Owned

5,347Nation
63Massachusetts
2Worcester, Massachusetts
0U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Total Number of Not Chain Owned

889Nation
15Massachusetts
2Worcester, Massachusetts
0U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Performance Scores

Total Performance Score

Nation
81.97Average
0.00Least
100.00Most
Massachusetts
78.73Average
0.00Least
100.00Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
76.25Average
67.00Least
91.00Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
67.00U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

ICH CAHPS Admin Score

Nation
9.60Average
0.00Least
10.00Most
Massachusetts
9.15Average
0.00Least
10.00Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
5.00Average
0.00Least
10.00Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
0.00U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

NHSN Event Reporting Score

Nation
9.80Average
0.00Least
10.00Most
Massachusetts
9.72Average
0.00Least
10.00Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
8.75Average
5.00Least
10.00Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
10.00U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Measure Scores

Patient(s) who had an average hemoglobin value greater than 12.0 g/dL

Nation
9.52Average
0.00Least
10.00Most
Massachusetts
9.65Average
7.00Least
10.00Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
9.00Average
8.00Least
10.00Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
N/AU-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Hemoglobin Score Applied

Nation
5,241Achievement
59Improvement
936Not Available
Massachusetts
62Achievement
1Improvement
15Not Available
Worcester, Massachusetts
1Achievement
1Improvement
2Not Available
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
N/A

Hemodialysis patients who had enough wastes removed from their blood during dialysis: Urea Reduction Ratio greater than or equal to 65%

Nation
8.35Average
0.00Least
10.00Most
Massachusetts
8.34Average
0.00Least
10.00Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
10.00Average
10.00Least
10.00Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
N/AU-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

URR Score Applied

Nation
5,034Achievement
173Improvement
1,029Not Available
Massachusetts
61Achievement
17Not Available
Worcester, Massachusetts
2Achievement
2Not Available
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
N/A

Vascular Catheter Measure Score

Nation
6.26Average
0.00Least
10.00Most
Massachusetts
4.75Average
0.00Least
10.00Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
4.50Average
3.00Least
6.00Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
N/AU-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Vascular Catheter Score Applied

Nation
4,992Achievement
337Improvement
907Not Available
Massachusetts
57Achievement
6Improvement
15Not Available
Worcester, Massachusetts
1Achievement
1Improvement
2Not Available
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
N/A

Fistula Measure Score

Nation
5.69Average
0.00Least
10.00Most
Massachusetts
5.73Average
0.00Least
10.00Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
8.00Average
8.00Least
8.00Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
N/AU-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Fistula Score Applied

Nation
5,011Achievement
297Improvement
928Not Available
Massachusetts
62Achievement
1Improvement
15Not Available
Worcester, Massachusetts
2Achievement
2Not Available
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
N/A

Vascular Access Combined Measure Score

Nation
6.22Average
0.00Least
10.00Most
Massachusetts
5.46Average
0.00Least
10.00Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
6.50Average
6.00Least
7.00Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
N/AU-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Mineral Metabolism Reporting Score

Nation
9.08Average
0.00Least
10.00Most
Massachusetts
9.58Average
0.00Least
10.00Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
10.00Average
10.00Least
10.00Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
10.00U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Hospitalization Rate

Hospitalization Rate

Nation
5,435As Expected
54Better than Expected
282Worse than Expected
465Not Available
Massachusetts
66As Expected
2Worse than Expected
10Not Available
Worcester, Massachusetts
2As Expected
2Not Available
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
N/A

Data Availablilty

Nation
5,771Data Available
232The number of patients is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
66Data not reported – Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
1CMS determined that the percentage was not accurate.
166The facility was not open for the entire reporting period.
Massachusetts
68Data Available
6The number of patients is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
3Data not reported – Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
1The facility was not open for the entire reporting period.
Worcester, Massachusetts
2Data Available
2The number of patients is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
2Data not reported – Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.

Number of Patients Included in Hospitalization Summary

Nation
440,405Total
72.23Average
0Least
467Most
Massachusetts
5,651Total
75.35Average
0Least
183Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
228Total
57.00Average
4Least
137Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
6U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Standardized Hospitalization Ratio

Nation
1.00Average
0.07Least
3.48Most
Massachusetts
1.08Average
0.59Least
1.73Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
1.29Average
1.27Least
1.30Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
N/AU-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Survivability Rate

Survival Rate

Nation
4,741As Expected
462Better than Expected
520Worse than Expected
513Not Available
Massachusetts
49As Expected
18Better than Expected
2Worse than Expected
9Not Available
Worcester, Massachusetts
2As Expected
2Not Available
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
N/A

Data Availablilty

Nation
5,723Data Available
294The number of patients is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
38Data not reported – Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
15CMS determined that the percentage was not accurate.
166The facility was not open for the entire reporting period.
Massachusetts
69Data Available
5The number of patients is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
1Data not reported – Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
2CMS determined that the percentage was not accurate.
1The facility was not open for the entire reporting period.
Worcester, Massachusetts
2Data Available
2The number of patients is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
2Data not reported – Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.

Number of Patients Included in Survival Summary

Nation
2,100,956Total
344.53Average
0Least
2,461Most
Massachusetts
28,027Total
373.69Average
0Least
1,016Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
1,225Total
306.25Average
19Least
768Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
19U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Standardized Mortality Ratio

Nation
1.02Average
0.00Least
3.29Most
Massachusetts
0.90Average
0.23Least
1.49Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
1.00Average
0.93Least
1.06Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
N/AU-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Anemia Management

Patient Transfusions Rate

Nation
4,983As Expected
27Better than Expected
358Worse than Expected
868Not Available
Massachusetts
58As Expected
4Worse than Expected
16Not Available
Worcester, Massachusetts
2As Expected
2Not Available
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
N/A

Data Availablilty

Nation
5,468Data Available
654The number of patients is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
65Data not reported – Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
3CMS determined that the percentage was not accurate.
46The facility was not open for the entire reporting period.
Massachusetts
65Data Available
11The number of patients is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
2Data not reported – Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
Worcester, Massachusetts
2Data Available
2The number of patients is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
2Data not reported – Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.

Performance Rate 1 - Average hemoglobin value greater than 12.0 g/dL

Nation
0.56Average
0.00Least
64.00Most
Massachusetts
0.37Average
0.00Least
3.00Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
1.50Average
0.00Least
3.00Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
N/AU-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Performance Rate 2 - Average hemoglobin value greater than 12.0 g/dL

Nation
4.99Average
0.00Least
62.00Most
Massachusetts
5.18Average
0.00Least
31.00Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
9.50Average
2.00Least
17.00Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
N/AU-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Standarized Transfusion Ratio

Nation
1.01Average
0.00Least
7.15Most
Massachusetts
0.96Average
0.25Least
2.17Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
0.81Average
0.65Least
0.96Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
N/AU-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Number of Patients in Summary

Nation
378,886Total
62.56Average
0Least
349Most
Massachusetts
4,504Total
60.05Average
0Least
151Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
184Total
46.00Average
2Least
110Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
4U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Patient(s) who had an average hemoglobin value greater than 12.0 g/dL

Nation
1,604Total
0.29Average
0Least
21Most
Massachusetts
11Total
0.17Average
0Least
2Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
0Total
0.00Average
0Least
0Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
N/AU-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Data Availablilty

Nation
5,486Data Available
401The number of patients is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
181Data not reported – Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
2CMS determined that the percentage was not accurate.
166The facility was not open for the entire reporting period.
Massachusetts
65Data Available
7The number of patients is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
5Data not reported – Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
1The facility was not open for the entire reporting period.
Worcester, Massachusetts
2Data Available
1The number of patients is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
1Data not reported – Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
2Data not reported – Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.

Patient(s) who had an average hemoglobin value less than 10.0 g/dL

Nation
70,587Total
12.87Average
0Least
91Most
Massachusetts
1,019Total
15.68Average
0Least
75Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
31Total
15.50Average
13Least
18Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
N/AU-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Data Availablilty

Nation
5,486Data Available
401The number of patients is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
181Data not reported – Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
2CMS determined that the percentage was not accurate.
166The facility was not open for the entire reporting period.
Massachusetts
65Data Available
7The number of patients is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
5Data not reported – Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
1The facility was not open for the entire reporting period.
Worcester, Massachusetts
2Data Available
1The number of patients is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
1Data not reported – Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
2Data not reported – Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.

Number of Dialysis Patients with Hemoglobin Data

Nation
275,176Total
45.44Average
0Least
283Most
Massachusetts
3,763Total
50.17Average
0Least
134Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
133Total
33.25Average
0Least
91Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
2U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Number of Hemoglobin Eligible Patients - Performance Period

Nation
274,010Total
47.04Average
0Least
274Most
Massachusetts
3,753Total
52.13Average
0Least
144Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
135Total
33.75Average
0Least
95Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
3U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Number of Hemoglobin Eligible Patients - Baseline Period

Nation
279,098Total
47.91Average
0Least
317Most
Massachusetts
3,797Total
52.74Average
0Least
142Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
114Total
28.50Average
0Least
83Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
2U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Dialysis Adequacy - URR

Hemodialysis patients who had enough wastes removed from their blood during dialysis: Urea Reduction Ratio greater than or equal to 65%

Nation
98.77Average
0.00Least
100.00Most
Massachusetts
99.14Average
95.00Least
100.00Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
98.50Average
97.00Least
100.00Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
N/AU-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Data Availablilty

Nation
5,394Data Available
346The number of patients is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
237Data not reported – Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
1CMS determined that the percentage was not accurate.
92The facility does not provide hemodialysis.
166The facility was not open for the entire reporting period.
Massachusetts
63Data Available
8The number of patients is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
6Data not reported – Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
1The facility was not open for the entire reporting period.
Worcester, Massachusetts
2Data Available
1The number of patients is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
1Data not reported – Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
2Data not reported – Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.

Performance Rate #1 - Urea Reduction Ratio greater than or equal to 65%

Nation
98.79Average
57.00Least
100.00Most
Massachusetts
98.95Average
93.00Least
100.00Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
100.00Average
100.00Least
100.00Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
N/AU-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Performance Rate #2 - Urea Reduction Ratio greater than or equal to 65%

Nation
97.27Average
34.00Least
100.00Most
Massachusetts
97.49Average
82.00Least
100.00Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
90.50Average
88.00Least
93.00Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
N/AU-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Number of Hemodialysis Patients with URR Data

Nation
269,264Total
44.46Average
0Least
297Most
Massachusetts
3,656Total
48.75Average
0Least
113Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
116Total
29.00Average
0Least
80Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
2U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Number of URR Eligible Patients - Performance Period

Nation
265,552Total
45.59Average
0Least
273Most
Massachusetts
3,603Total
50.04Average
0Least
120Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
112Total
28.00Average
0Least
78Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
1U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Number of URR Eligible Patients - Baseline Period

Nation
256,555Total
44.04Average
0Least
283Most
Massachusetts
3,485Total
48.40Average
0Least
118Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
95Total
23.75Average
0Least
68Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
2U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Dialysis Adequacy - Adult HD

Adult hemodialysis patients who had enough wastes removed from their blood during dialysis: Kt/V greater than or equal to 1.2

Nation
88.05Average
0.00Least
100.00Most
Massachusetts
87.51Average
8.00Least
99.00Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
61.33Average
8.00Least
94.00Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
8.00U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Data Availablilty

Nation
5,616Data Available
188The number of patients is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
160Data not reported – Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
22CMS determined that the percentage was not accurate.
84The facility does not provide hemodialysis.
166The facility was not open for the entire reporting period.
Massachusetts
68Data Available
5The number of patients is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
4Data not reported – Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
1The facility was not open for the entire reporting period.
Worcester, Massachusetts
3Data Available
1Data not reported – Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
1The number of patients is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.

Number of Adult HD Patients with Kt/V Data

Nation
69.74Average
0.00Least
641.00Most
Massachusetts
73.77Average
0.00Least
177.00Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
55.25Average
0.00Least
112.00Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
67.00U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Number of Adult HD Patient-Months with Kt/V Data

Nation
507.90Average
0.00Least
3,182.00Most
Massachusetts
556.17Average
0.00Least
1,233.00Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
336.00Average
0.00Least
913.00Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
89.00U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Dialysis Adequacy - Adult PD

Adult Peritoneal Dialysis patients who had enough wastes removed from their blood during dialysis: Kt/V greater than or equal to 1.7

Nation
80.98Average
0.00Least
99.00Most
Massachusetts
74.20Average
0.00Least
95.00Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
89.00Average
89.00Least
89.00Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
N/AU-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Data Availablilty

Nation
1,189Data Available
1,272The number of patients is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
598Data not reported – Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
18CMS determined that the percentage was not accurate.
2,993The facility does not provide peritoneal dialysis.
166The facility was not open for the entire reporting period.
Massachusetts
15Data Available
31The number of patients is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
8Data not reported – Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
23The facility does not provide peritoneal dialysis.
1The facility was not open for the entire reporting period.
Worcester, Massachusetts
1Data Available
1The number of patients is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
2The facility does not provide peritoneal dialysis.
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
7The facility was not open for the entire reporting period.

Number of Adult PD Patients with Kt/V Data

Nation
6.12Average
0.00Least
172.00Most
Massachusetts
5.79Average
0.00Least
38.00Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
7.00Average
0.00Least
18.00Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
0.00U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Number of Adult PD Patient-Months with Kt/V Data

Nation
46.35Average
0.00Least
1,533.00Most
Massachusetts
45.52Average
0.00Least
345.00Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
54.00Average
0.00Least
121.00Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
0.00U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Dialysis Adequacy - Ped. HD

Pediatric hemodialysis patients who had enough wastes removed from their blood during dialysis: Kt/V greater than or equal to 1.2

Nation
84.15Average
63.00Least
94.00Most
Massachusetts
N/AAverage
N/ALeast
N/AMost
Worcester, Massachusetts
N/AAverage
N/ALeast
N/AMost
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
N/AU-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Data Availablilty

Nation
13Data Available
207The number of patients is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
313Data not reported – Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
5,535The facility does not provide hemodialysis to pediatric patients.
2CMS determined that the percentage was not accurate.
166The facility was not open for the entire reporting period.
Massachusetts
4The number of patients is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
10Data not reported – Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
63The facility does not provide hemodialysis to pediatric patients.
1The facility was not open for the entire reporting period.
Worcester, Massachusetts
1Data not reported – Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
3The facility does not provide hemodialysis to pediatric patients.
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
3The facility does not provide hemodialysis to pediatric patients.

Number of Pediatric HD Patients with Kt/V Data

Nation
0.10Average
0.00Least
15.00Most
Massachusetts
0.09Average
0.00Least
4.00Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
0.00Average
0.00Least
0.00Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
0.00U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Number of Pediatric HD Patient-Months with Kt/V Data

Nation
0.54Average
0.00Least
112.00Most
Massachusetts
0.63Average
0.00Least
23.00Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
0.00Average
0.00Least
0.00Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
0.00U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Vascular Catheters

Percentage of Patients with Vascular Catheter in Use for 90 Days or Longer

Nation
10.76Average
0.00Least
58.00Most
Massachusetts
12.83Average
3.00Least
28.00Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
15.67Average
8.00Least
22.00Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
17.00U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Data Availablilty

Nation
5,671Data Available
184The number of patients is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
127Data not reported – Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
1CMS determined that the percentage was not accurate.
87The facility does not provide hemodialysis.
166The facility was not open for the entire reporting period.
Massachusetts
69Data Available
5The number of patients is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
3Data not reported – Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
1The facility was not open for the entire reporting period.
Worcester, Massachusetts
3Data Available
1Data not reported – Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
1The number of patients is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.

Performance Period - Catheter Rate

Nation
12.54Average
0.00Least
63.00Most
Massachusetts
16.05Average
4.00Least
41.00Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
17.50Average
12.00Least
23.00Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
N/AU-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Performance Period - Number of Catheter Patient Months

Nation
2,822,013Total
484.47Average
0Least
2,871Most
Massachusetts
38,852Total
539.61Average
0Least
1,316Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
1,241Total
310.25Average
0Least
900Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
4U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Baseline Period - Catheter Rate

Nation
15.13Average
0.00Least
82.00Most
Massachusetts
18.69Average
4.00Least
43.00Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
23.00Average
12.00Least
34.00Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
N/AU-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Baseline Period - Number of Catheter Patient Months

Nation
2,011,527Total
345.33Average
0Least
2,281Most
Massachusetts
26,872Total
373.22Average
0Least
994Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
816Total
204.00Average
0Least
577Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
16U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Arteriovenous Fistulae

Percentage of Patients with Arteriovenous Fistulae in Place

Nation
63.16Average
0.00Least
100.00Most
Massachusetts
63.43Average
27.00Least
89.00Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
54.33Average
27.00Least
71.00Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
27.00U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Data Availablilty

Nation
5,671Data Available
184The number of patients is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
127Data not reported – Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
1CMS determined that the percentage was not accurate.
87The facility does not provide hemodialysis.
166The facility was not open for the entire reporting period.
Massachusetts
69Data Available
5The number of patients is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
3Data not reported – Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
1The facility was not open for the entire reporting period.
Worcester, Massachusetts
3Data Available
1Data not reported – Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
1The number of patients is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.

Performance Period - Fistula Rate

Nation
62.10Average
0.00Least
98.00Most
Massachusetts
62.25Average
33.00Least
83.00Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
68.50Average
68.00Least
69.00Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
N/AU-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Performance Period - Number of Fistula Patient Months

Nation
3,060,336Total
525.38Average
0Least
3,083Most
Massachusetts
42,263Total
586.99Average
0Least
1,347Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
1,345Total
336.25Average
0Least
974Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
12U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Baseline Period - Fistula Rate

Nation
57.98Average
3.00Least
100.00Most
Massachusetts
59.08Average
35.00Least
78.00Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
63.00Average
57.00Least
69.00Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
N/AU-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Baseline Period - Number of Fistula Patient Months

Nation
2,906,552Total
498.98Average
0Least
3,197Most
Massachusetts
39,184Total
544.22Average
0Least
1,382Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
1,189Total
297.25Average
0Least
847Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
22U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Hypercalcemia

Percentage Of Adult Patients With Hypercalcemia Serum Calcium Greater Than 10.2 mg/dL

Nation
2.36Average
0.00Least
96.00Most
Massachusetts
2.99Average
0.00Least
24.00Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
5.00Average
1.00Least
9.00Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
N/AU-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Data Availablilty

Nation
5,707Data Available
221The number of patients is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
141Data not reported – Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
1CMS determined that the percentage was not accurate.
166The facility was not open for the entire reporting period.
Massachusetts
67Data Available
7The number of patients is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
3Data not reported – Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
1The facility was not open for the entire reporting period.
Worcester, Massachusetts
2Data Available
2The number of patients is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
2Data not reported – Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.

Number of Patients in Summary

Nation
487,975Total
80.58Average
0Least
494Most
Massachusetts
6,621Total
88.28Average
0Least
230Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
291Total
72.75Average
3Least
180Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
3U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Number of Patient Months in Summary

Nation
4,102,316Total
677.40Average
0Least
4,454Most
Massachusetts
56,766Total
756.88Average
0Least
2,166Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
2,612Total
653.00Average
19Least
1,623Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
19U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Serum Phosphorus

Number of Patients in Serum Phosphorus Summary

Nation
514,568Total
84.97Average
0Least
524Most
Massachusetts
6,951Total
92.68Average
0Least
233Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
288Total
72.00Average
5Least
175Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
5U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Data Availablilty

Nation
5,727Data Available
211The number of patients is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
131Data not reported – Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
1CMS determined that the percentage was not accurate.
166The facility was not open for the entire reporting period.
Massachusetts
67Data Available
7The number of patients is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
3Data not reported – Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
1The facility was not open for the entire reporting period.
Worcester, Massachusetts
2Data Available
2The number of patients is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
2Data not reported – Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.

Number of Patient Months in Summary

Nation
4,294,671Total
709.16Average
0Least
4,692Most
Massachusetts
59,198Total
789.31Average
0Least
2,242Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
2,605Total
651.25Average
24Least
1,578Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
24U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Percentage of Adult Patients with SP Less Than 3.5 mg/dL

Nation
10.46Average
0.00Least
44.00Most
Massachusetts
9.12Average
4.00Least
18.00Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
8.00Average
8.00Least
8.00Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
N/AU-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Percentage of Adult Patients with SP Between 3.5 – 4.5 mg/dl

Nation
28.52Average
0.00Least
54.00Most
Massachusetts
26.36Average
9.00Least
36.00Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
25.00Average
20.00Least
30.00Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
N/AU-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Percentage of Adult Patients with SP Between 4.6 – 5.5 mg/dl

Nation
31.56Average
3.00Least
57.00Most
Massachusetts
31.09Average
15.00Least
48.00Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
37.50Average
34.00Least
41.00Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
N/AU-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Percentage of Adult Patients with SP Between 5.6 – 7.0 mg/dl

Nation
19.11Average
0.00Least
48.00Most
Massachusetts
22.03Average
6.00Least
42.00Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
19.50Average
12.00Least
27.00Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
N/AU-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems

Percentage of Adult Patients with SP Greater Than 7.0 mg/dl

Nation
10.36Average
0.00Least
70.00Most
Massachusetts
11.43Average
5.00Least
43.00Most
Worcester, Massachusetts
10.00Average
9.00Least
11.00Most
U-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems
N/AU-Mass Memorial Health Care Systems