Sanford Worthington Medical Center

Sanford Worthington Medical Center, located in Worthington, MN, provides expert care close to home. Our comprehensive services include cancer care, cardiology, emergency services, and specialized clinics such as the Sanford Dialysis and Cancer Center. With a 24-hour emergency department and a wide array of visiting specialists, we ensure you receive the medical treatments you need without having to travel far. We are committed to delivering high-quality care, advanced technology, and a patient-centered approach to improve the health and well-being of our community. For the most up-to-date outreach schedule and information, please call (507) 372-2941.

Identifiers

Hospital Name Sanford Worthington Medical Center
Facility ID 240022

Location

Address 1018 SIXTH AVENUE PO BOX 997
City/Town Worthington
State MN
ZIP Code 56187
County/Parish NOBLES

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 Acute Care Hospitals
Hospital Ownership Voluntary non-profit - Private
Ownership Details Sanford Health
Emergency Services Yes

Jennifer Weg

Executive Director

Executive Director at Sanford Worthington Medical Center and Clinic. Representing the SW corner of the state (Nobles County). Involved in the response to COVID-19, including large scale testing and vaccination efforts at the hospital in Worthington. Participated in a regional model for vaccine distribution. Spoke in a letter dated January 20, 2020, about the hospital's activities and the importance of local healthcare.

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 48

Staffing & Personnel

FTE Employees on Payroll 229.08
FTE Interns & Residents NA

Inpatient Utilization

Inpatient Days (Title V) NA
Inpatient Days (Title XVIII) 1124
Inpatient Days (Title XIX) 1016
Total Inpatient Days 3695
Bed Count 48
Available Bed Days 17520
Discharges (Title V) NA
Discharges (Title XVIII) 309
Discharges (Title XIX) 619
Total Discharges 1382

Adult & Pediatric Subtotal

Inpatient Days (Title V; Adults & Peds) NA
Inpatient Days (Title XVIII; Adults & Peds) 1124
Inpatient Days (Title XIX; Adults & Peds) 572
Total Inpatient Days (Adults & Peds) 3122
Bed Count (Adults & Peds) 48
Available Bed Days (Adults & Peds) 17520
Discharges (Title V; Adults & Peds) NA
Discharges (Title XVIII; Adults & Peds) 309
Discharges (Title XIX; Adults & Peds) 619
Total Discharges (Adults & Peds) 1382

Quality Summary

Care Quality Stengths High overall patient satisfaction. Patients report that nurse communication is excellent. 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 struggles with high infection rates

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 68%

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 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
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 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) 136

Readmission Scores & Groups

Readmission Score Hospital Return Days for Heart Attack Patients Not Available
Readmission Score Hospital Return Days for Heart Failure Patients -38.4
Readmission Score Hospital Return Days for Pneumonia Patients -19.5
Readmission Score Rate of Unplanned Hospital Visits After Colonoscopy (per 1,000 Colonoscopies) 13
Readmission Score Rate of Inpatient Admissions for Patients Receiving Outpatient Chemotherapy 12
Readmission Score Rate of Emergency Department (ED) Visits for Patients Receiving Outpatient Chemotherapy 6.5
Readmission Score Ratio of Unplanned Hospital Visits After Hospital Outpatient Surgery 1
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 17.9
Readmission Score Heart Failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate 19.8
Readmission Score Rate of Readmission After Hip/Knee Replacement Not Available
Readmission Score Rate of Readmission After Discharge From Hospital (Hospital-Wide) 13.8
Readmission Score Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate 16.5
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 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 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 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) N/A
CAUTI SIR (Standardized Infection Ratio) N/A
SSI SIR (Standardized Infection Ratio) N/A
CDI SIR (Standardized Infection Ratio) 1.057
MRSA SIR (Standardized Infection Ratio) N/A

Fiscal Period

Fiscal Year Begin Jan 01, 2022
Fiscal Year End Dec 31, 2022

Charity & Uncompensated Care ($ thousands)

Charity Care Cost $855
Bad Debt Expense $1,778
Uncompensated Care Cost $1,493
Total Uncompensated Care $3,219

Operating Expenses ($ thousands)

Total Salaries $24,628
Overhead Expenses (Non-Salary) $34,369
Depreciation Expense $2,432
Total Operating Costs $48,102

Charges ($ thousands)

Inpatient Charges $22,462
Outpatient Charges $111,407
Total Patient Charges $133,868

Wage-Related Details ($ thousands)

Core Wage Costs $3,344
Wage Costs (RHC/FQHC)
Adjusted Salaries $24,628
Contract Labor (Patient Care) $1,825
Wage Costs (Part A Teaching)
Wage Costs (Interns & Residents)

Balance Sheet – Current Assets ($ thousands)

Cash & Bank Balances
Short-Term Investments
Notes Receivable
Accounts Receivable $18,584
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $-10,962
Inventory $922
Prepaid Expenses
Other Current Assets
Total Current Assets $8,545

Balance Sheet – Fixed Assets ($ thousands)

Land Value $1,349
Land Improvements Value $270
Building Value $21,786
Leasehold Improvements $400
Fixed Equipment Value $2,529
Major Movable Equipment $15,000
Minor Depreciable Equipment
Health IT Assets
Total Fixed Assets $16,287

Balance Sheet – Other Assets ($ thousands)

Long-Term Investments
Other Assets $5,919
Total Other Assets $5,919
Total Assets $30,750

Balance Sheet – Current Liabilities ($ thousands)

Accounts Payable $480
Salaries & Wages Payable $281
Payroll Taxes Payable
Short-Term Debt
Deferred Revenue
Other Current Liabilities $250
Total Current Liabilities $1,011

Balance Sheet – Long-Term Liabilities ($ thousands)

Mortgage Debt
Long-Term Notes Payable
Unsecured Loans
Other Long-Term Liabilities
Total Long-Term Liabilities
Total Liabilities $1,011

Balance Sheet – Equity ($ thousands)

General Fund Balance $29,739
Total Fund Balances $29,739
Total Liabilities & Equity $30,750

DRG & Program Payments ($ thousands)

DRG (Non-Outlier)
DRG (Pre-Oct 1) $1,626
DRG (Post-Oct 1) $690
Outlier Payments
DSH Adjustment $69
Eligible DSH % $0
Simulated MC Payments
Total IME Payments

Revenue & Income Statement ($ thousands)

Inpatient Revenue $22,458
Outpatient Revenue $125,083
Total Patient Revenue $147,540
Contractual Allowances & Discounts $92,051
Net Patient Revenue $55,489
Total Operating Expenses $58,997
Net Service Income $-3,508
Other Income $2,067
Total Income $-1,441
Other Expenses
Net Income $-1,441

Ratios & Program Revenues ($ thousands)

Cost-to-Charge Ratio $0
Net Medicaid Revenue $6,850
Medicaid Charges $23,868
Net CHIP Revenue
CHIP Charges

EHR Information

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

ERP Information

ERP Infor
ERP Version Cloudsuite
EHR is Changing Yes--In Process of Replacing