Sanford Wheaton Medical Center

Sanford Wheaton Medical Center, located at 401 12th Street North in Wheaton, MN, is a 15-bed critical access hospital dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to the residents of Traverse County and neighboring communities. As part of Sanford Health, we offer a wide range of services, including emergency care, family medicine, and specialized services such as occupational medicine and 3D mammography. Our commitment extends beyond our walls, as we actively participate in community health initiatives to address local needs. With a dedicated team of medical providers and staff, we strive to improve the health and well-being of the entire community.

Identifiers

Hospital Name Sanford Wheaton Medical Center
Facility ID 241304

Location

Address 401 12TH STREET NORTH
City/Town Wheaton
State MN
ZIP Code 56296
County/Parish TRAVERSE

Health System

Health System Sanford Health
Health System Website Domain sanfordhealth.org
Recently Joined Health System (Past 4 Years) No

Health System Size & Scope

Health System Total Hospitals 26
Health System Total Beds 2176
Health System Hospital Locations Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin

Ownership & Characteristics

Hospital Type Critical Access Hospitals
Hospital Ownership Voluntary non-profit - Private
Ownership Details Sanford Health
Emergency Services No

Chelsie Falk

CEO

Ms. Falk leads Sanford Wheaton Medical Center, a community hospital serving 1,400 residents and locals from surrounding rural areas. [4, 5] She brings knowledge from the healthcare frontlines to her leadership role, thanks to her background in nursing. [4, 5] She still assists with patient care, frequently helping with trauma codes and picking up shifts as an EMT on the Sanford Wheaton Ambulance team. [4, 5] As a leader, Ms. Falk is passionate about building a positive work environment and recognizing her staff. [4] She also values employee development and coordinates local critical education classes, ensuring her team is up-to-date on the knowledge needed to provide the possible best care. [4] Her hands-on approach ensures she stays connected to the challenges and needs of both patients and staff. [5] A second-generation health care worker, Falk is highly decorated with numerous awards and honors. [5] She also co-leads a community food program, demonstrating her commitment to addressing broader social determinants of health. [5] “Being a leader means ensuring that my team has the support and resources they need to provide the highest quality care,” said Falk. [5] “It's about creating a positive, collaborative environment where everyone can excel and our patients receive the best possible care, so this recognition not only reflects my efforts, but the collective dedication and hard work of our entire team.” [5]

Residency Programs

Allopathic Residency Program Yes
Dental Residency Program Yes
Osteopathic Residency Program Yes
Other Residency Programs Yes
Pediatric Residency Program Yes

Capacity & Services

Licensed Beds 25

Staffing & Personnel

FTE Employees on Payroll 37.56
FTE Interns & Residents NA

Inpatient Utilization

Inpatient Days (Title V) NA
Inpatient Days (Title XVIII) 565
Inpatient Days (Title XIX) 1
Total Inpatient Days 883
Bed Count 15
Available Bed Days 5475
Discharges (Title V) NA
Discharges (Title XVIII) 44
Discharges (Title XIX) 5
Total Discharges 71

Adult & Pediatric Subtotal

Inpatient Days (Title V; Adults & Peds) NA
Inpatient Days (Title XVIII; Adults & Peds) 132
Inpatient Days (Title XIX; Adults & Peds) 1
Total Inpatient Days (Adults & Peds) 230
Bed Count (Adults & Peds) 15
Available Bed Days (Adults & Peds) 5475
Discharges (Title V; Adults & Peds) NA
Discharges (Title XVIII; Adults & Peds) 44
Discharges (Title XIX; Adults & Peds) 5
Total Discharges (Adults & Peds) 71

Quality Summary

Care Quality Stengths The hospital is average in every measured mortality rate Hospital has a low ER wait and treatment time of less than 2 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

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
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) 98

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 Not Available
Readmission Score Rate of Unplanned Hospital Visits After Colonoscopy (per 1,000 Colonoscopies) 12.9
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 Not Available
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 Not Available
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) Not Available
Readmission Score Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate Not Available
Readmission Group Hospital Return Days for Heart Attack Patients Number of Cases Too Small
Readmission Group Hospital Return Days for Heart Failure Patients Number of Cases Too Small
Readmission Group Hospital Return Days for Pneumonia Patients Number of Cases Too Small
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 Not Available
Readmission Group Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate Number of Cases Too Small
Readmission Group Rate of Readmission for CABG Not Available
Readmission Group Rate of Readmission for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients Number of Cases Too Small
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) Number of Cases Too Small
Readmission Group Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate Number of Cases Too Small

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 Jan 01, 2022
Fiscal Year End Dec 31, 2022

Charity & Uncompensated Care ($ thousands)

Charity Care Cost $245
Bad Debt Expense $230
Uncompensated Care Cost $398
Total Uncompensated Care $526

Operating Expenses ($ thousands)

Total Salaries $3,861
Overhead Expenses (Non-Salary) $6,172
Depreciation Expense $250
Total Operating Costs $9,750

Charges ($ thousands)

Inpatient Charges $1,728
Outpatient Charges $12,574
Total Patient Charges $14,302

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 $0
Short-Term Investments
Notes Receivable
Accounts Receivable $2,118
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $-420
Inventory $88
Prepaid Expenses
Other Current Assets $35
Total Current Assets $1,821

Balance Sheet – Fixed Assets ($ thousands)

Land Value $71
Land Improvements Value $246
Building Value $7,263
Leasehold Improvements
Fixed Equipment Value
Major Movable Equipment $1,713
Minor Depreciable Equipment
Health IT Assets
Total Fixed Assets $1,124

Balance Sheet – Other Assets ($ thousands)

Long-Term Investments
Other Assets $433
Total Other Assets $433
Total Assets $3,378

Balance Sheet – Current Liabilities ($ thousands)

Accounts Payable $42
Salaries & Wages Payable $8
Payroll Taxes Payable $0
Short-Term Debt
Deferred Revenue
Other Current Liabilities
Total Current Liabilities $51

Balance Sheet – Long-Term Liabilities ($ thousands)

Mortgage Debt
Long-Term Notes Payable
Unsecured Loans
Other Long-Term Liabilities
Total Long-Term Liabilities
Total Liabilities $51

Balance Sheet – Equity ($ thousands)

General Fund Balance $3,327
Total Fund Balances $3,327
Total Liabilities & Equity $3,378

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 $1,728
Outpatient Revenue $12,574
Total Patient Revenue $14,302
Contractual Allowances & Discounts $3,988
Net Patient Revenue $10,314
Total Operating Expenses $10,032
Net Service Income $282
Other Income $1,217
Total Income $1,499
Other Expenses
Net Income $1,499

Ratios & Program Revenues ($ thousands)

Cost-to-Charge Ratio $0
Net Medicaid Revenue $920
Medicaid Charges $1,536
Net CHIP Revenue
CHIP Charges

EHR Information

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

ERP Information

ERP Workday
ERP Version NA
EHR is Changing No