Above-Average Infection Rate
This facility has a standardized infection ratio (SIR) of 1.78, which is above the national average of 1.0. This means patients at this clinic experience bloodstream infections at a higher rate than expected. Ask your nephrologist about vascular access options and infection prevention protocols.
CHILDRENS HOSPITAL DIALYSIS
1600 7TH AVENUE SOUTH
Birmingham, AL 35233
CMS Quality of Patient Care Rating
Source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare (data.cms.gov). Updated quarterly.
Overall Rating
Not ratedComposite of patient outcomes, safety, and experience
Patient Survival
★★★★★Based on standardized mortality ratio
Hospitalizations
★★★★★Rate of hospital admissions relative to expected
Infections
★★★★★Bloodstream infection rate relative to national average
Patient Experience
Not ratedICH-CAHPS patient survey results
Patient Outcome Data
Ratios below 1.0 indicate better-than-expected outcomes. Above 1.0 means worse than the national average.
Standardized Mortality Ratio (SMR)
6.50
Below 1.0 = better survival
Standardized Hospitalization Ratio (SHR)
256.00
Below 1.0 = fewer hospitalizations
Standardized Infection Ratio (SIR)
1.78
Below 1.0 = fewer infections
Standardized Readmission Ratio (SRR)
33.80
Below 1.0 = fewer readmissions
Transplant Referrals & Vascular Access
Higher transplant referral rates and fistula usage generally indicate better patient-centered care. High catheter usage increases infection risk.
Transplant Referral Rate
1%
% of patients referred for transplant evaluation
Transplant Waitlist Rate
20%
% of patients on the kidney transplant waitlist
Fistula Rate
N/A
Fistula is the preferred, lower-infection access method
Catheter Rate
N/A
High catheter use = higher infection risk. Warning >15%
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns CHILDRENS HOSPITAL DIALYSIS?▲
CHILDRENS HOSPITAL DIALYSIS is owned by Independent.
What is CHILDRENS HOSPITAL DIALYSIS's transplant referral rate?▲
1% of eligible patients at CHILDRENS HOSPITAL DIALYSIS have been referred for kidney transplant evaluation, according to CMS data.
What is CHILDRENS HOSPITAL DIALYSIS's infection rate?▲
CHILDRENS HOSPITAL DIALYSIS has a standardized infection ratio (SIR) of 1.78. A ratio below 1.0 means fewer infections than the national average; above 1.0 means more infections than expected.
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CMS Certification Number (CCN): 012306
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