Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital

Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital (VPCH), located at 350 Fisher Road in Berlin, VT, is a state-of-the-art, 25-bed acute care facility dedicated to providing excellent mental health treatment and promoting recovery in a safe and respectful environment. VPCH offers patient-centered care designed for comfort, dignity, and empowerment, featuring inviting gardens, a half basketball court, a meditation labyrinth, a library, a greenhouse, an activity room, and a fitness room. Our dedicated staff provides comprehensive services, including inpatient psychiatric care, crisis stabilization, individual and group therapy, medication management, and supportive rehabilitation, all tailored to individual needs to enhance the quality of life for our patients. We believe in every individual's ability to recover from life crises and actively partner with them to achieve their personal goals.

Identifiers

Hospital Name Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital
Facility ID 474004

Location

Address 350 FISHER ROAD
City/Town Berlin
State VT
ZIP Code 5602
County/Parish WASHINGTON

Health System

Health System Independent
Health System Website Domain mentalhealth.vermont.gov
Recently Joined Health System (Past 4 Years) No

Health System Size & Scope

Health System Total Hospitals 1
Health System Total Beds 25
Health System Hospital Locations Vermont

Ownership & Characteristics

Hospital Type Psychiatric
Hospital Ownership Government - State
Ownership Details State of Vermont
Emergency Services No

Wendy Shapiro

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Wendy Shapiro was named Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital (VPCH) in September 2023. [3, 5] Her background in human services spans more than three decades, encompassing both direct service roles and high-level leadership positions. [3, 5] She previously served as CEO of Clarion Psychiatric Center in Clarion, PA, where she led her team to earn the 2021 Quality Award. [3, 5] Shapiro received her B.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling from Penn State University and her M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Arcadia University. [3, 5] As CEO, she is responsible for leading the state facility, overseeing strategic planning, spearheading development initiatives, managing operations, and upholding focus on patient rights and successful recovery. [3]

Stephanie Shaw

Chief Nursing Executive

Stephanie Shaw is the Chief Nursing Executive at Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital. [13] She is listed as a contact for scheduling job shadow opportunities at VPCH on the Vermont Department of Mental Health website. [13]

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 198
FTE Interns & Residents NA

Inpatient Utilization

Inpatient Days (Title V) NA
Inpatient Days (Title XVIII) 197
Inpatient Days (Title XIX) NA
Total Inpatient Days 5687
Bed Count 25
Available Bed Days 9125
Discharges (Title V) NA
Discharges (Title XVIII) 6
Discharges (Title XIX) NA
Total Discharges 5687

Adult & Pediatric Subtotal

Inpatient Days (Title V; Adults & Peds) NA
Inpatient Days (Title XVIII; Adults & Peds) 197
Inpatient Days (Title XIX; Adults & Peds) NA
Total Inpatient Days (Adults & Peds) 5687
Bed Count (Adults & Peds) 25
Available Bed Days (Adults & Peds) 9125
Discharges (Title V; Adults & Peds) NA
Discharges (Title XVIII; Adults & Peds) 6
Discharges (Title XIX; Adults & Peds) NA
Total Discharges (Adults & Peds) 5687

Quality Summary

Care Quality Stengths The hospital is average in every measured mortality rate
Care Quality Concerns NA

Hospital Overall Rating

Patient Experience Star Ratings

Nurse Communication – Star Rating
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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
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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
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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
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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) NA

Readmission Scores & Groups

Readmission Score Hospital Return Days for Heart Attack Patients NA
Readmission Score Hospital Return Days for Heart Failure Patients NA
Readmission Score Hospital Return Days for Pneumonia Patients NA
Readmission Score Rate of Unplanned Hospital Visits After Colonoscopy (per 1,000 Colonoscopies) NA
Readmission Score Rate of Inpatient Admissions for Patients Receiving Outpatient Chemotherapy NA
Readmission Score Rate of Emergency Department (ED) Visits for Patients Receiving Outpatient Chemotherapy NA
Readmission Score Ratio of Unplanned Hospital Visits After Hospital Outpatient Surgery NA
Readmission Score Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate NA
Readmission Score Rate of Readmission for CABG NA
Readmission Score Rate of Readmission for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients NA
Readmission Score Heart Failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate NA
Readmission Score Rate of Readmission After Hip/Knee Replacement NA
Readmission Score Rate of Readmission After Discharge From Hospital (Hospital-Wide) NA
Readmission Score Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate NA
Readmission Group Hospital Return Days for Heart Attack Patients NA
Readmission Group Hospital Return Days for Heart Failure Patients NA
Readmission Group Hospital Return Days for Pneumonia Patients NA
Readmission Group Rate of Unplanned Hospital Visits After Colonoscopy (per 1,000 Colonoscopies) NA
Readmission Group Rate of Inpatient Admissions for Patients Receiving Outpatient Chemotherapy NA
Readmission Group Rate of Emergency Department (ED) Visits for Patients Receiving Outpatient Chemotherapy NA
Readmission Group Ratio of Unplanned Hospital Visits After Hospital Outpatient Surgery NA
Readmission Group Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate NA
Readmission Group Rate of Readmission for CABG NA
Readmission Group Rate of Readmission for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients NA
Readmission Group Heart Failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate NA
Readmission Group Rate of Readmission After Hip/Knee Replacement NA
Readmission Group Rate of Readmission After Discharge From Hospital (Hospital-Wide) NA
Readmission Group Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate NA

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 Jul 01, 2022
Fiscal Year End Jun 30, 2023

Charity & Uncompensated Care ($ thousands)

Charity Care Cost
Bad Debt Expense
Uncompensated Care Cost
Total Uncompensated Care

Operating Expenses ($ thousands)

Total Salaries $8,530
Overhead Expenses (Non-Salary) $27,237
Depreciation Expense $378
Total Operating Costs $37,092

Charges ($ thousands)

Inpatient Charges $16,963
Outpatient Charges
Total Patient Charges $16,963

Wage-Related Details ($ thousands)

Core Wage Costs
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Balance Sheet – Current Assets ($ thousands)

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Balance Sheet – Fixed Assets ($ thousands)

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Balance Sheet – Other Assets ($ thousands)

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Balance Sheet – Current Liabilities ($ thousands)

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Balance Sheet – Long-Term Liabilities ($ thousands)

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Balance Sheet – Equity ($ thousands)

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DRG & Program Payments ($ thousands)

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Revenue & Income Statement ($ thousands)

Inpatient Revenue
Outpatient Revenue
Total Patient Revenue
Contractual Allowances & Discounts
Net Patient Revenue
Total Operating Expenses $35,766
Net Service Income $-35,766
Other Income
Total Income $-35,766
Other Expenses
Net Income $-35,766

Ratios & Program Revenues ($ thousands)

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Net CHIP Revenue
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EHR Information

EHR TruBridge Thrive EHR
EHR Version TruBridge Thrive EHR
EHR is Changing No

ERP Information

ERP Oracle
ERP Version Peoplesoft/EBS
EHR is Changing No