Daviess Community Hospital

Daviess Community Hospital, located in Washington, Indiana, has been providing excellent healthcare services to the local area since 1913. As a not-for-profit hospital with 48 beds, six specialty clinics, and seven outpatient clinics, we offer big-city level care with a personal touch. Daviess Community Hospital is dedicated to improving the health of the communities it serves. With over 25 specialties, two outpatient rehabilitation therapy locations, EMS services, and primary care locations, we strive for excellence and innovation, ensuring you have a team of experts by your side every step of the way.

Identifiers

Hospital Name Daviess Community Hospital
Facility ID 150061

Location

Address 1314 E WALNUT ST
City/Town Washington
State IN
ZIP Code 47501
County/Parish DAVIESS

Health System

Health System Independent
Health System Website Domain dchosp.org
Recently Joined Health System (Past 4 Years) No

Health System Size & Scope

Health System Total Hospitals 1
Health System Total Beds 80
Health System Hospital Locations Indiana

Ownership & Characteristics

Hospital Type Acute Care Hospitals
Hospital Ownership Government - Local
Ownership Details Daviess Community Hospital
Emergency Services Yes

Justin Harris

Chief Executive Officer

MSHA, MBA, FACHE. Joined DCH in 2025. Brings more than a decade of healthcare leadership experience across hospital operations, physician engagement, and rural health advancement. Prior to joining DCH, held executive leadership roles in both hospital and physician group settings across Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois. Earned a Master of Science in Health Administration and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. Serves on the boards of the Indiana Medical Group Management Association and the Indiana Physicians Health Alliance. Active member of the Indiana Rural Health Association and the Healthcare Financial Management Association. Passionate about community involvement and looks forward to building strong relationships throughout Daviess County and leading DCH's continued growth.

April Settles

Chief Financial Officer

CPA. Locally, is a member of the Bloomfield Rotary Club, a volunteer at Lyons Community Food Pantry, is a Youth Development Coach at DistinXion, and serves as WRV's Varsity and Junior High soccer coach and the Varsity girls' basketball coach. She and her husband, Matt, have two daughters, Maddy and Molly.

Jenna Bedwell

Chief Nursing Officer

MSN, RN. A Washington native and 2016 graduate of Washington High School. Born at DCH and has deep roots in the community. Earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Southern Indiana in 2020 and her Master of Science in Nursing Leadership and Management from Western Governors University in 2021. Recognized by Custom Learning Systems as a Motivating Administrator for her leadership and commitment to healthcare excellence in 2024. She and her husband, Myles, have a two-year-old son, Myles, and continue to support local endeavors, including Jake's Lawn Care Service, LLC.

Dave Graber

Chief Operating Officer

PT, MPT, ATC. Oversees day-to-day operational functions, ensuring high-quality patient care, financial stability, regulatory compliance and operational efficiency. Collaborates closely with the executive leadership team to develop and implement strategic initiatives. During his tenure at DCH, has directed inpatient and outpatient therapy services, expanded rehabilitation and orthopedic offerings, and worked with a diverse range of clinical teams. Previously served as Director of Rehabilitation Therapy. Led staff across multiple facilities. Under his guidance, DCH enhanced services for patients undergoing joint replacements and grew collaborations with medical providers and referral sources. Holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Physical Therapy from the University of Evansville, graduating magna cum laude.

Elizabeth Truelove

Executive Director of Physician and Clinic Operations

Appointed effective July 22, [2024]. Received her Associate of Science in Nursing from Vincennes University in 2011 and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Governors University in 2012. Recently completed her MBA from Capella University. Brings a wealth of experience and expertise. Strong background in practice management and value-based care. Previous roles included operations manager at Good Samaritan Hospital and senior clinical program consultant at UnitedHealthcare. Proven success in strategic planning, management of 75+ employees, and excellent working relationships with both internal and external customers. Resides in Montgomery, Ind. Enjoys baking, home improvement projects, watching her husband, Michael, play golf, and traveling with their 1-year-old daughter, Quincy. Originally from Washington, Indiana. Serves as a key leader for the Medical Practice Division. Works collaboratively with the CEO to provide leadership and accountability in clinical quality and performance, patient satisfaction, strategic planning, administrative and fiscal operations, facility leadership, and community relations. Has effective leadership skills, strong interpersonal and communication abilities, and capacity to work as part of the hospital and medical practice teams.

Joel Montgomery

DCH Compliance Officer

NA

Christina Kielty

DCH HIPAA Privacy Officer

NA

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 80

Staffing & Personnel

FTE Employees on Payroll 298.95
FTE Interns & Residents NA

Inpatient Utilization

Inpatient Days (Title V) NA
Inpatient Days (Title XVIII) 1027
Inpatient Days (Title XIX) 200
Total Inpatient Days 3888
Bed Count 42
Available Bed Days 15330
Discharges (Title V) NA
Discharges (Title XVIII) 358
Discharges (Title XIX) 274
Total Discharges 1117

Adult & Pediatric Subtotal

Inpatient Days (Title V; Adults & Peds) NA
Inpatient Days (Title XVIII; Adults & Peds) 760
Inpatient Days (Title XIX; Adults & Peds) 112
Total Inpatient Days (Adults & Peds) 2427
Bed Count (Adults & Peds) 37
Available Bed Days (Adults & Peds) 13505
Discharges (Title V; Adults & Peds) NA
Discharges (Title XVIII; Adults & Peds) 358
Discharges (Title XIX; Adults & Peds) 274
Total Discharges (Adults & Peds) 1117

Quality Summary

Care Quality Stengths Average overall patient satisfaction. Patients report that staff was good at responding quickly to their needs. Patients report that staff is excellent in meeting their needs very quickly. The hospital is average in every measured mortality rate Hospital has a low ER wait and treatment time of less than 2 hours Hospital does a good job at treating conditions like pneumonia 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 64%

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 No Different Than National Average
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
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) 109

Readmission Scores & Groups

Readmission Score Hospital Return Days for Heart Attack Patients Not Available
Readmission Score Hospital Return Days for Heart Failure Patients -12.4
Readmission Score Hospital Return Days for Pneumonia Patients -26
Readmission Score Rate of Unplanned Hospital Visits After Colonoscopy (per 1,000 Colonoscopies) 13.9
Readmission Score Rate of Inpatient Admissions for Patients Receiving Outpatient Chemotherapy 11.2
Readmission Score Rate of Emergency Department (ED) Visits for Patients Receiving Outpatient Chemotherapy 5.6
Readmission Score Ratio of Unplanned Hospital Visits After Hospital Outpatient Surgery 1.2
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) 14.4
Readmission Score Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate 15
Readmission Group Hospital Return Days for Heart Attack Patients Number of Cases Too Small
Readmission Group Hospital Return Days for Heart Failure Patients Average Days per 100 Discharges
Readmission Group Hospital Return Days for Pneumonia Patients Fewer Days Than Average 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 Number of Cases Too Small
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) 0.000
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 $116
Bad Debt Expense $3,276
Uncompensated Care Cost $1,376
Total Uncompensated Care $12,146

Operating Expenses ($ thousands)

Total Salaries $29,288
Overhead Expenses (Non-Salary) $42,782
Depreciation Expense $3,221
Total Operating Costs $57,469

Charges ($ thousands)

Inpatient Charges $36,602
Outpatient Charges $112,144
Total Patient Charges $148,746

Wage-Related Details ($ thousands)

Core Wage Costs $3,652
Wage Costs (RHC/FQHC) $517
Adjusted Salaries $29,555
Contract Labor (Patient Care) $969
Wage Costs (Part A Teaching)
Wage Costs (Interns & Residents)

Balance Sheet – Current Assets ($ thousands)

Cash & Bank Balances $19,255
Short-Term Investments
Notes Receivable
Accounts Receivable $19,209
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $-10,108
Inventory $1,988
Prepaid Expenses $448
Other Current Assets
Total Current Assets $31,702

Balance Sheet – Fixed Assets ($ thousands)

Land Value $1,281
Land Improvements Value $688
Building Value $65,807
Leasehold Improvements $39
Fixed Equipment Value $11,900
Major Movable Equipment $32,925
Minor Depreciable Equipment
Health IT Assets
Total Fixed Assets $25,363

Balance Sheet – Other Assets ($ thousands)

Long-Term Investments $4,807
Other Assets $2,133
Total Other Assets $6,940
Total Assets $64,005

Balance Sheet – Current Liabilities ($ thousands)

Accounts Payable $1,928
Salaries & Wages Payable $-0
Payroll Taxes Payable $621
Short-Term Debt $1,976
Deferred Revenue
Other Current Liabilities $-636
Total Current Liabilities $3,890

Balance Sheet – Long-Term Liabilities ($ thousands)

Mortgage Debt
Long-Term Notes Payable
Unsecured Loans
Other Long-Term Liabilities $10,316
Total Long-Term Liabilities $10,316
Total Liabilities $14,207

Balance Sheet – Equity ($ thousands)

General Fund Balance $49,798
Total Fund Balances $49,798
Total Liabilities & Equity $64,005

DRG & Program Payments ($ thousands)

DRG (Non-Outlier)
DRG (Pre-Oct 1) $1,920
DRG (Post-Oct 1) $539
Outlier Payments
DSH Adjustment $74
Eligible DSH % $0
Simulated MC Payments $1,041
Total IME Payments

Revenue & Income Statement ($ thousands)

Inpatient Revenue $44,348
Outpatient Revenue $127,137
Total Patient Revenue $171,485
Contractual Allowances & Discounts $110,111
Net Patient Revenue $61,374
Total Operating Expenses $72,070
Net Service Income $-10,696
Other Income $2,301
Total Income $-8,395
Other Expenses
Net Income $-8,395

Ratios & Program Revenues ($ thousands)

Cost-to-Charge Ratio $0
Net Medicaid Revenue $1,086
Medicaid Charges $30,687
Net CHIP Revenue
CHIP Charges

EHR Information

EHR Altera Paragon
EHR Version Paragon
EHR is Changing No

ERP Information

ERP Community HIS Solution
ERP Version NA
EHR is Changing No