Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital

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.

Identifiers

Hospital Name Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital
Facility ID 141340

Location

Address 1301 NORTH MAIN STREET
City/Town Sandwich
State IL
ZIP Code 60548
County/Parish DE KALB

Health System

Health System Northwestern Medicine
Health System Website Domain nm.org
Recently Joined Health System (Past 4 Years) No

Health System Size & Scope

Health System Total Hospitals 8
Health System Total Beds 2277
Health System Hospital Locations Illinois

Ownership & Characteristics

Hospital Type Critical Access Hospitals
Hospital Ownership Voluntary non-profit - Private
Ownership Details Northwestern Medicine
Emergency Services Yes

Maura O'Toole

President

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

Assistant Vice President, Valley West Operations

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]

Residency Programs

Allopathic Residency Program No
Dental Residency Program No
Osteopathic Residency Program No
Other Residency Programs No
Pediatric Residency Program No

Capacity & Services

Licensed Beds 25

Staffing & Personnel

FTE Employees on Payroll 157.52
FTE Interns & Residents NA

Inpatient Utilization

Inpatient Days (Title V) NA
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

Adult & Pediatric Subtotal

Inpatient Days (Title V; Adults & Peds) NA
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

Quality Summary

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.
Care Quality Concerns NA

Hospital Overall Rating

Patient Experience Star Ratings

Nurse Communication – Star Rating
Doctor Communication – Star Rating
Staff Responsiveness – Star Rating
Communication About Medicines – Star Rating
Discharge Information – Star Rating
Care Transition – Star Rating
Cleanliness – Star Rating
Quietness – Star Rating
Overall Hospital Rating – Star Rating
Recommend Hospital – Star Rating

Recommendation Percentage

Percent of Patients Who Definitely Recommend the Hospital 74%

Mortality Group Indicators

Mortality Group – Rate of Complications for Hip/Knee Replacement Patients
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 & Effective Care

Timely and Effective Care: Average (Median) Time in the Emergency Department Before Leaving (Lower Is Better) 133

Readmission Scores & Groups

Readmission Score Hospital Return Days for Heart Attack Patients Not Available
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

Infection SIRs

CLABSI SIR (Standardized Infection Ratio) NA
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 Period

Fiscal Year Begin Sep 01, 2022
Fiscal Year End Aug 31, 2023

Charity & Uncompensated Care ($ thousands)

Charity Care Cost $1,146
Bad Debt Expense $2,067
Uncompensated Care Cost $1,793
Total Uncompensated Care $1,793

Operating Expenses ($ thousands)

Total Salaries $14,659
Overhead Expenses (Non-Salary) $30,705
Depreciation Expense $2,123
Total Operating Costs $35,350

Charges ($ thousands)

Inpatient Charges $15,486
Outpatient Charges $141,122
Total Patient Charges $156,608

Wage-Related Details ($ thousands)

Core Wage Costs
Wage Costs (RHC/FQHC)
Adjusted Salaries
Contract Labor (Patient Care)
Wage Costs (Part A Teaching)
Wage Costs (Interns & Residents)

Balance Sheet – Current Assets ($ thousands)

Cash & Bank Balances $1
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

Balance Sheet – Fixed Assets ($ thousands)

Land Value $1,794
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

Balance Sheet – Other Assets ($ thousands)

Long-Term Investments $73,372
Other Assets $2,035
Total Other Assets $75,407
Total Assets $86,132

Balance Sheet – Current Liabilities ($ thousands)

Accounts Payable $156
Salaries & Wages Payable $1,389
Payroll Taxes Payable $498
Short-Term Debt
Deferred Revenue
Other Current Liabilities $773
Total Current Liabilities $5,246

Balance Sheet – Long-Term Liabilities ($ thousands)

Mortgage Debt
Long-Term Notes Payable
Unsecured Loans
Other Long-Term Liabilities $3,283
Total Long-Term Liabilities $3,283
Total Liabilities $8,529

Balance Sheet – Equity ($ thousands)

General Fund Balance $77,603
Total Fund Balances $77,603
Total Liabilities & Equity $86,132

DRG & Program Payments ($ thousands)

DRG (Non-Outlier)
DRG (Pre-Oct 1)
DRG (Post-Oct 1)
Outlier Payments
DSH Adjustment
Eligible DSH %
Simulated MC Payments
Total IME Payments

Revenue & Income Statement ($ thousands)

Inpatient Revenue $15,564
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

Ratios & Program Revenues ($ thousands)

Cost-to-Charge Ratio $0
Net Medicaid Revenue $6,397
Medicaid Charges $26,008
Net CHIP Revenue
CHIP Charges

EHR Information

EHR Epic
EHR Version EpicCare Inpatient (not Community Connect)
EHR is Changing No

ERP Information

ERP Oracle
ERP Version Fusion 10
EHR is Changing No