Russell Medical

Russell Medical, located in Alexander City, Alabama, near Lake Martin, is a not-for-profit acute care facility dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare to East Central Alabama since 1923. With a mission to be the best because we care, Russell Medical offers cutting-edge technology, highly qualified professionals, and dedicated leadership focused on improving the quality of life for every patient. As a Joint Commission-accredited hospital since 1959, Russell Medical provides advanced imaging services, comprehensive cancer and cardiac care, rehabilitation services, and specialized centers for women's health, sleep disorders, and wound care. We strive to deliver compassionate and advanced medical care to our community.

Identifiers

Hospital Name Russell Medical
Facility ID 010065

Location

Address 3316 HIGHWAY 280
City/Town Alexander City
State AL
ZIP Code 35010
County/Parish TALLAPOOSA

Health System

Health System UAB Health System
Health System Website Domain uabmedicine.org
Recently Joined Health System (Past 4 Years) No

Health System Size & Scope

Health System Total Hospitals 11
Health System Total Beds 2599
Health System Hospital Locations Alabama

Ownership & Characteristics

Hospital Type Acute Care Hospitals
Hospital Ownership Voluntary non-profit - Private
Ownership Details UAB Health System
Emergency Services Yes

L.E. Peace, III

President and CEO

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 81

Staffing & Personnel

FTE Employees on Payroll 495.82
FTE Interns & Residents NA

Inpatient Utilization

Inpatient Days (Title V) NA
Inpatient Days (Title XVIII) 2425
Inpatient Days (Title XIX) 1259
Total Inpatient Days 7613
Bed Count 45
Available Bed Days 16425
Discharges (Title V) NA
Discharges (Title XVIII) 497
Discharges (Title XIX) 345
Total Discharges 1801

Adult & Pediatric Subtotal

Inpatient Days (Title V; Adults & Peds) NA
Inpatient Days (Title XVIII; Adults & Peds) 1089
Inpatient Days (Title XIX; Adults & Peds) 915
Total Inpatient Days (Adults & Peds) 3836
Bed Count (Adults & Peds) 39
Available Bed Days (Adults & Peds) 14235
Discharges (Title V; Adults & Peds) NA
Discharges (Title XVIII; Adults & Peds) 497
Discharges (Title XIX; Adults & Peds) 345
Total Discharges (Adults & Peds) 1801

Quality Summary

Care Quality Stengths Average overall patient satisfaction. Patients were very positive about the quiet atmosphere of the hospital. 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. Hospital does a good job at treating conditions like heart failure so that patients don't have to come back to the hospital.
Care Quality Concerns

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 65%

Mortality Group Indicators

Mortality Group – Rate of Complications for Hip/Knee Replacement Patients No Different Than National Average
Mortality Group – Death Rate for Heart Attack Patients No Different Than National Average
Mortality Group – Death Rate for CABG Surgery Patients
Mortality Group – Death Rate for COPD Patients No Different Than National Average
Mortality Group – Death Rate for Heart Failure Patients No Different Than National Average
Mortality Group – Death Rate for Pneumonia Patients No Different Than National Average
Mortality Group – Death Rate for Stroke Patients
Mortality Group – Pressure Ulcer Rate No Different Than National Average
Mortality Group – Death Rate Among Surgical Inpatients With Serious Treatable Complications
Mortality Group – Iatrogenic Pneumothorax Rate No Different Than National Average
Mortality Group – In-Hospital Fall with Hip Fracture Rate
Mortality Group – Postoperative Hemorrhage or Hematoma Rate No Different Than National Average
Mortality Group – Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury Requiring Dialysis Rate
Mortality Group – Postoperative Respiratory Failure Rate No Different Than National Average
Mortality Group – Perioperative Pulmonary Embolism or Deep Vein Thrombosis Rate No Different Than National Average
Mortality Group – Postoperative Sepsis Rate
Mortality Group – Postoperative Wound Dehiscence Rate
Mortality Group – Abdominopelvic Accidental Puncture or Laceration Rate No Different Than National Average
Mortality Group – CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient Safety and Adverse Events Composite No Different Than National Average

Timely & Effective Care

Timely and Effective Care: Average (Median) Time in the Emergency Department Before Leaving (Lower Is Better) 148

Readmission Scores & Groups

Readmission Score Hospital Return Days for Heart Attack Patients Not Available
Readmission Score Hospital Return Days for Heart Failure Patients -36.2
Readmission Score Hospital Return Days for Pneumonia Patients 4.5
Readmission Score Rate of Unplanned Hospital Visits After Colonoscopy (per 1,000 Colonoscopies) 12.5
Readmission Score Rate of Inpatient Admissions for Patients Receiving Outpatient Chemotherapy 10.1
Readmission Score Rate of Emergency Department (ED) Visits for Patients Receiving Outpatient Chemotherapy 5.7
Readmission Score Ratio of Unplanned Hospital Visits After Hospital Outpatient Surgery 1
Readmission Score Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate 13.8
Readmission Score Rate of Readmission for CABG Not Available
Readmission Score Rate of Readmission for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients 18.6
Readmission Score Heart Failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate 19
Readmission Score Rate of Readmission After Hip/Knee Replacement 3.9
Readmission Score Rate of Readmission After Discharge From Hospital (Hospital-Wide) 14.1
Readmission Score Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate 15.6
Readmission Group Hospital Return Days for Heart Attack Patients Number of Cases Too Small
Readmission Group Hospital Return Days for Heart Failure Patients Fewer Days Than Average per 100 Discharges
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 No Different Than the National Rate
Readmission Group Rate of Emergency Department (ED) Visits for Patients Receiving Outpatient Chemotherapy No Different Than the National Rate
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 No Different Than the National Rate
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 No Different Than the National Rate
Readmission Group Rate of Readmission After Hip/Knee Replacement No Different Than the National Rate
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 Jan 01, 2022
Fiscal Year End Dec 31, 2022

Charity & Uncompensated Care ($ thousands)

Charity Care Cost $2,252
Bad Debt Expense $6,054
Uncompensated Care Cost $3,897
Total Uncompensated Care $3,897

Operating Expenses ($ thousands)

Total Salaries $34,857
Overhead Expenses (Non-Salary) $51,542
Depreciation Expense $2,981
Total Operating Costs $62,365

Charges ($ thousands)

Inpatient Charges $37,068
Outpatient Charges $196,135
Total Patient Charges $233,203

Wage-Related Details ($ thousands)

Core Wage Costs $5,200
Wage Costs (RHC/FQHC) $45
Adjusted Salaries $34,535
Contract Labor (Patient Care) $1,438
Wage Costs (Part A Teaching)
Wage Costs (Interns & Residents)

Balance Sheet – Current Assets ($ thousands)

Cash & Bank Balances $608
Short-Term Investments $6,644
Notes Receivable $2,500
Accounts Receivable $27,513
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $-18,783
Inventory $2,808
Prepaid Expenses $1,252
Other Current Assets
Total Current Assets $24,465

Balance Sheet – Fixed Assets ($ thousands)

Land Value $3,181
Land Improvements Value
Building Value $64,850
Leasehold Improvements $3,267
Fixed Equipment Value $47,806
Major Movable Equipment
Minor Depreciable Equipment
Health IT Assets
Total Fixed Assets $38,350

Balance Sheet – Other Assets ($ thousands)

Long-Term Investments $10,507
Other Assets $17,723
Total Other Assets $28,492
Total Assets $91,307

Balance Sheet – Current Liabilities ($ thousands)

Accounts Payable $6,385
Salaries & Wages Payable $2,951
Payroll Taxes Payable
Short-Term Debt $2,567
Deferred Revenue
Other Current Liabilities $172
Total Current Liabilities $12,076

Balance Sheet – Long-Term Liabilities ($ thousands)

Mortgage Debt
Long-Term Notes Payable $31,547
Unsecured Loans
Other Long-Term Liabilities $3,337
Total Long-Term Liabilities $34,884
Total Liabilities $46,959

Balance Sheet – Equity ($ thousands)

General Fund Balance $44,347
Total Fund Balances $44,347
Total Liabilities & Equity $91,307

DRG & Program Payments ($ thousands)

DRG (Non-Outlier)
DRG (Pre-Oct 1) $3,086
DRG (Post-Oct 1) $1,080
Outlier Payments
DSH Adjustment $124
Eligible DSH % $0
Simulated MC Payments
Total IME Payments

Revenue & Income Statement ($ thousands)

Inpatient Revenue $37,143
Outpatient Revenue $208,769
Total Patient Revenue $245,912
Contractual Allowances & Discounts $170,648
Net Patient Revenue $75,264
Total Operating Expenses $86,399
Net Service Income $-11,135
Other Income $5,626
Total Income $-5,509
Other Expenses
Net Income $-5,509

Ratios & Program Revenues ($ thousands)

Cost-to-Charge Ratio $0
Net Medicaid Revenue $2,999
Medicaid Charges $18,909
Net CHIP Revenue
CHIP Charges

EHR Information

EHR Epic
EHR Version EpicCare Inpatient (not Community Connect)
EHR is Changing Yes--In Process of Replacing

ERP Information

ERP Unknown
ERP Version NA
EHR is Changing No