Below-Average Patient Survival
This facility has a standardized mortality ratio of 19.30, which is above the national average of 1.0. This means patient survival at this clinic is lower than expected.
DCI North Hills
8443 Perry Highway
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
CMS Quality of Patient Care Rating
Source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare (data.cms.gov). Updated quarterly.
Overall Rating
★★★★★Composite 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
★★★★★ICH-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)
19.30
Below 1.0 = better survival
Standardized Hospitalization Ratio (SHR)
113.40
Below 1.0 = fewer hospitalizations
Standardized Infection Ratio (SIR)
0.68
Below 1.0 = fewer infections
Standardized Readmission Ratio (SRR)
16.70
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
N/A
% of patients referred for transplant evaluation
Transplant Waitlist Rate
7%
% of patients on the kidney transplant waitlist
Fistula Rate
58%
Fistula is the preferred, lower-infection access method
Catheter Rate
27%
High catheter use = higher infection risk. Warning >15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is DCI North Hills's CMS star rating?▲
DCI North Hills has a 3-star CMS Quality of Patient Care rating out of 5, based on patient survival, hospitalization rates, infection rates, and other clinical measures.
Who owns DCI North Hills?▲
DCI North Hills is owned by Dialysis Clinic, Inc..
What is DCI North Hills's infection rate?▲
DCI North Hills has a standardized infection ratio (SIR) of 0.68. 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): 392581
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