This report provides comparative data about Vermont hospital quality, patient satisfaction, pricing and financial information. In addition, it provides information about Southwestern Vermont Medical Center's quality improvement initiatives, strategic initiatives, governance and process for filing a complaint. To view this information, click on any of the topics below.

See information about the following Infection Rates And Surgeries:

Knee Replacement Infection Rates

Hip Replacement Infection Rates

Abdominal Hysterectomy Infection Rates

Central Line Associate Bloodstream Infections

• Central Line Infection Rates
• Preventing Central Line Infections

Antibiotic-Resistance Infection Prevention and Control

Preventing Complications from Surgery

Volume and Mortality Rates for Certain Surgeries

• Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
• Esophageal Resection
• Pancreatic Resection
• Pediatric Heart Surgery

See information about hospital treatment, readmissions and mortality rates for the following conditions:

Heart Attack

Heart Failure

Pneumonia

Stroke

Hip Fracture 

See information about nursing care hours per patient day.

See Vermont hospital results from a national survey of how hospital patients rated their experiences during recent inpatient stays.

Pricing Information

• 2009 Hospital Charges for High Volume Inpatient Admissions
• 2009 Hospital Charges for High Volume Outpatient Procedures
• 2010 Physician and Hospital Charges for Common Outpatient Diagnostic Procedures and Visits.

Financial Information

• Budget Summary
• Financial Information and Benchmarks
• Cost Shift Information
• Capital Expenditure Information
  

Hospital Discount and Free Care Policy

Additional Information

• Comparative Pricing and Financial Information for All Vermont Community Hospitals
• Discount and Free Care Policies for All Vermont Hospitals

Read about quality improvement projects we have undertaken to make patient care safer and more effective.

Read about strategic initiatives to meet health care needs in our community and opportunities for public participation in strategic planning.

Read about hospital governance, including our public meeting schedule and contact information.

Read information about Southwestern Vermont Medical Center's complaint process.

Link to Previous Hospital Report Cards Comparing Vermont Hospital Data.