Queens Hospital Center is a medical facility located in Jamaica, NY. This hospital has been recognized for Patient Safety Excellence Award™.
67
%
Patient Experience Rating
3% higher than the national average
Awards
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Hospital Quality Awards
Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
Safety Ratings
How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications
No events relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure
1 rating was worse than expected
- Deep blood clots in the lungs or legs following surgery
1 rating was better than expected
- In-Hospital Fall Associated Fracture Rate
10 ratings were as expected
- Death in procedures where mortality is usually very low
- Pressure sores or bed sores acquired in the hospital
- Collapsed lung due to a procedure or surgery in or around the chest
- Catheter-related bloodstream infections acquired at the hospital
- Excessive bruising or bleeding as a consequence of a procedure or surgery
- Acute kidney dysfunction following surgery
- Respiratory failure following surgery
- Bloodstream infection following surgery
- Breakdown of abdominal incision site
- Accidental cut, puncture, perforation or hemorrhage during medical care
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Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Appendectomy
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
Appendectomy
In Hospital
As Expected
Cardiac
Mortality Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days
Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
Better than Expected
Critical Care
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
Better than Expected
Mortality Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Worse than Expected
Mortality within 30 days
Worse than Expected
Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
Worse than Expected
Mortality within 30 days
Worse than Expected
Gastrointestinal
Mortality Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
As Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Gynecologic Surgeries
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Worse than Expected
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Worse than Expected
Labor and Delivery
Complication Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
As Expected
vagin*l Delivery
In Hospital
As Expected
Pulmonary
Mortality Based Ratings
Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
Worse than Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Worse than Expected
Mortality within 30 days
As Expected
Patient Experience
Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Learn more about patient experience64
%
Patients who gave a rating of9or10
1% lower than the national average
67
%
Would definitely recommend
3% higher than the national average
Queens Hospital Center
National Average
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Queens Hospital Center
National Average
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Provider Reviews
Dr. Brookman is attentive personable and well mannered. He listens and responds to questions and concerns.He is very capable and responsive. I highly recommend him.
Epstein Henry Aug 30 2024
Review for Dr. Brookman
Dr. Spock is thorough. he knows how to explain in terms you can understand and does not rush thru your visit.
Aug 30 2024
Review for Dr. Spock
My surgery was a success and Doctor Brookman did a great job.
Aug 22 2024
Review for Dr. Brookman
Excellent care and service! Definitely a 5-star quality caregiver!
Aug 20 2024
Review for Dr. Spock
Dr Spock was very in the moment and clearly explained what was going on and what the next steps were. I would highly recommend him.
Mary Aug 20 2024
Review for Dr. Spock
Location
Queens Hospital Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Queens Hospital Center located?
Queens Hospital Center is located at 8268 164th St, Jamaica, NY 11432. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Queens Hospital Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Queens Hospital Center has been awarded with Patient Safety Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Queens Hospital Center highly rated with patients?
64% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Queens Hospital Center score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Queens Hospital Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Queens Hospital Center profile..
How does Queens Hospital Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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