Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital, located in Sandwich, Illinois, is a community-centered hospital that has served DeKalb County for over 70 years. As part of the Northwestern Medicine network, we offer patients access to world-class care and advanced clinical trials. Our 24-hour emergency department is staffed with board-certified physicians, and our voluntary medical staff includes over 150 physicians. At Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital, you can expect high-quality healthcare services in a serene, healing environment. The Northwestern Medicine Cancer Center Valley West is anchored by the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University and provides comprehensive cancer care.
Hospital Name | Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital |
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Facility ID | 141340 |
Address | 1301 NORTH MAIN STREET |
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City/Town | Sandwich |
State | IL |
ZIP Code | 60548 |
County/Parish | DE KALB |
Health System | Northwestern Medicine |
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Health System Website Domain | nm.org |
Recently Joined Health System (Past 4 Years) | No |
Health System Total Hospitals | 8 |
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Health System Total Beds | 2277 |
Health System Hospital Locations | Illinois |
Hospital Type | Critical Access Hospitals |
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Hospital Ownership | Voluntary non-profit - Private |
Ownership Details | Northwestern Medicine |
Emergency Services | Yes |
Maura O'Toole is the President of Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee and Valley West hospitals. [2, 3] She has more than 25 years of health care leadership experience. [2, 3, 5] Prior to this role, she served as vice president of operations at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital. [2, 3, 5] She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Salve Regina University and a Master's Degree in Nursing Administration from Chamberlain College of Nursing. [2, 3]
Dave Proulx is the Assistant Vice President, Valley West Operations at Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital. [9] He is mentioned in relation to a hospital expansion project. [9]
Allopathic Residency Program | No |
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Dental Residency Program | No |
Osteopathic Residency Program | No |
Other Residency Programs | No |
Pediatric Residency Program | No |
Licensed Beds | 25 |
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FTE Employees on Payroll | 157.52 |
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FTE Interns & Residents | NA |
Inpatient Days (Title V) | NA |
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Inpatient Days (Title XVIII) | 1154 |
Inpatient Days (Title XIX) | 35 |
Total Inpatient Days | 2082 |
Bed Count | 25 |
Available Bed Days | 9125 |
Discharges (Title V) | NA |
Discharges (Title XVIII) | 209 |
Discharges (Title XIX) | 8 |
Total Discharges | 420 |
Inpatient Days (Title V; Adults & Peds) | NA |
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Inpatient Days (Title XVIII; Adults & Peds) | 741 |
Inpatient Days (Title XIX; Adults & Peds) | 35 |
Total Inpatient Days (Adults & Peds) | 1439 |
Bed Count (Adults & Peds) | 21 |
Available Bed Days (Adults & Peds) | 7665 |
Discharges (Title V; Adults & Peds) | NA |
Discharges (Title XVIII; Adults & Peds) | 209 |
Discharges (Title XIX; Adults & Peds) | 8 |
Total Discharges (Adults & Peds) | 420 |
Care Quality Stengths | The hospital is average in every measured mortality rate Hospital has an average ER wait time. Patients are seen and treated on average in 2-3 hours. |
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Care Quality Concerns | NA |
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Percent of Patients Who Definitely Recommend the Hospital | 74% |
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Mortality Group – Rate of Complications for Hip/Knee Replacement Patients | |
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Mortality Group – Death Rate for Heart Attack Patients | |
Mortality Group – Death Rate for CABG Surgery Patients | |
Mortality Group – Death Rate for COPD Patients | |
Mortality Group – Death Rate for Heart Failure Patients | |
Mortality Group – Death Rate for Pneumonia Patients | No Different Than National Average |
Mortality Group – Death Rate for Stroke Patients | |
Mortality Group – Pressure Ulcer Rate | |
Mortality Group – Death Rate Among Surgical Inpatients With Serious Treatable Complications | |
Mortality Group – Iatrogenic Pneumothorax Rate | |
Mortality Group – In-Hospital Fall with Hip Fracture Rate | |
Mortality Group – Postoperative Hemorrhage or Hematoma Rate | |
Mortality Group – Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury Requiring Dialysis Rate | |
Mortality Group – Postoperative Respiratory Failure Rate | |
Mortality Group – Perioperative Pulmonary Embolism or Deep Vein Thrombosis Rate | |
Mortality Group – Postoperative Sepsis Rate | |
Mortality Group – Postoperative Wound Dehiscence Rate | |
Mortality Group – Abdominopelvic Accidental Puncture or Laceration Rate | |
Mortality Group – CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient Safety and Adverse Events Composite |
Timely and Effective Care: Average (Median) Time in the Emergency Department Before Leaving (Lower Is Better) | 133 |
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Readmission Score Hospital Return Days for Heart Attack Patients | Not Available |
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Readmission Score Hospital Return Days for Heart Failure Patients | Not Available |
Readmission Score Hospital Return Days for Pneumonia Patients | -7.4 |
Readmission Score Rate of Unplanned Hospital Visits After Colonoscopy (per 1,000 Colonoscopies) | 13.2 |
Readmission Score Rate of Inpatient Admissions for Patients Receiving Outpatient Chemotherapy | Not Available |
Readmission Score Rate of Emergency Department (ED) Visits for Patients Receiving Outpatient Chemotherapy | Not Available |
Readmission Score Ratio of Unplanned Hospital Visits After Hospital Outpatient Surgery | 0.8 |
Readmission Score Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | Not Available |
Readmission Score Rate of Readmission for CABG | Not Available |
Readmission Score Rate of Readmission for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients | 18.4 |
Readmission Score Heart Failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | Not Available |
Readmission Score Rate of Readmission After Hip/Knee Replacement | Not Available |
Readmission Score Rate of Readmission After Discharge From Hospital (Hospital-Wide) | 14.4 |
Readmission Score Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15.7 |
Readmission Group Hospital Return Days for Heart Attack Patients | Not Available |
Readmission Group Hospital Return Days for Heart Failure Patients | Number of Cases Too Small |
Readmission Group Hospital Return Days for Pneumonia Patients | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
Readmission Group Rate of Unplanned Hospital Visits After Colonoscopy (per 1,000 Colonoscopies) | No Different Than the National Rate |
Readmission Group Rate of Inpatient Admissions for Patients Receiving Outpatient Chemotherapy | Number of Cases Too Small |
Readmission Group Rate of Emergency Department (ED) Visits for Patients Receiving Outpatient Chemotherapy | Number of Cases Too Small |
Readmission Group Ratio of Unplanned Hospital Visits After Hospital Outpatient Surgery | No Different than expected |
Readmission Group Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | Not Available |
Readmission Group Rate of Readmission for CABG | Not Available |
Readmission Group Rate of Readmission for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients | No Different Than the National Rate |
Readmission Group Heart Failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | Number of Cases Too Small |
Readmission Group Rate of Readmission After Hip/Knee Replacement | Not Available |
Readmission Group Rate of Readmission After Discharge From Hospital (Hospital-Wide) | No Different Than the National Rate |
Readmission Group Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | No Different Than the National Rate |
CLABSI SIR (Standardized Infection Ratio) | NA |
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CAUTI SIR (Standardized Infection Ratio) | NA |
SSI SIR (Standardized Infection Ratio) | NA |
CDI SIR (Standardized Infection Ratio) | NA |
MRSA SIR (Standardized Infection Ratio) | NA |
Fiscal Year Begin | Sep 01, 2022 |
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Fiscal Year End | Aug 31, 2023 |
Charity Care Cost | $1,146 |
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Bad Debt Expense | $2,067 |
Uncompensated Care Cost | $1,793 |
Total Uncompensated Care | $1,793 |
Total Salaries | $14,659 |
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Overhead Expenses (Non-Salary) | $30,705 |
Depreciation Expense | $2,123 |
Total Operating Costs | $35,350 |
Inpatient Charges | $15,486 |
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Outpatient Charges | $141,122 |
Total Patient Charges | $156,608 |
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Cash & Bank Balances | $1 |
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Short-Term Investments | |
Notes Receivable | |
Accounts Receivable | $7,844 |
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts | $-14,734 |
Inventory | $978 |
Prepaid Expenses | |
Other Current Assets | $95 |
Total Current Assets | $-5,662 |
Land Value | $1,794 |
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Land Improvements Value | |
Building Value | $21,195 |
Leasehold Improvements | |
Fixed Equipment Value | |
Major Movable Equipment | $9,654 |
Minor Depreciable Equipment | |
Health IT Assets | |
Total Fixed Assets | $16,387 |
Long-Term Investments | $73,372 |
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Other Assets | $2,035 |
Total Other Assets | $75,407 |
Total Assets | $86,132 |
Accounts Payable | $156 |
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Salaries & Wages Payable | $1,389 |
Payroll Taxes Payable | $498 |
Short-Term Debt | |
Deferred Revenue | |
Other Current Liabilities | $773 |
Total Current Liabilities | $5,246 |
Mortgage Debt | |
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Long-Term Notes Payable | |
Unsecured Loans | |
Other Long-Term Liabilities | $3,283 |
Total Long-Term Liabilities | $3,283 |
Total Liabilities | $8,529 |
General Fund Balance | $77,603 |
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Total Fund Balances | $77,603 |
Total Liabilities & Equity | $86,132 |
DRG (Non-Outlier) | |
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Inpatient Revenue | $15,564 |
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Outpatient Revenue | $141,049 |
Total Patient Revenue | $156,613 |
Contractual Allowances & Discounts | $101,647 |
Net Patient Revenue | $54,965 |
Total Operating Expenses | $45,364 |
Net Service Income | $9,601 |
Other Income | $4,210 |
Total Income | $13,811 |
Other Expenses | $23 |
Net Income | $13,788 |
Cost-to-Charge Ratio | $0 |
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Net Medicaid Revenue | $6,397 |
Medicaid Charges | $26,008 |
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EHR | Epic |
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EHR Version | EpicCare Inpatient (not Community Connect) |
EHR is Changing | No |
ERP | Oracle |
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ERP Version | Fusion 10 |
EHR is Changing | No |