Above-Average Infection Rate
This facility has a standardized infection ratio (SIR) of 1.22, 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.
ERIE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
462 Grider Street, Dialysi
Buffalo, NY 14215
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)
24.80
Below 1.0 = better survival
Standardized Hospitalization Ratio (SHR)
153.20
Below 1.0 = fewer hospitalizations
Standardized Infection Ratio (SIR)
1.22
Below 1.0 = fewer infections
Standardized Readmission Ratio (SRR)
29.70
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
1%
% of patients referred for transplant evaluation
Transplant Waitlist Rate
17%
% of patients on the kidney transplant waitlist
Fistula Rate
59%
Fistula is the preferred, lower-infection access method
Catheter Rate
28%
High catheter use = higher infection risk. Warning >15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ERIE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER's CMS star rating?▲
ERIE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER has a 2-star CMS Quality of Patient Care rating out of 5, based on patient survival, hospitalization rates, infection rates, and other clinical measures.
Who owns ERIE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER?▲
ERIE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER is owned by Independent.
What is ERIE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER's transplant referral rate?▲
1% of eligible patients at ERIE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER have been referred for kidney transplant evaluation, according to CMS data.
What is ERIE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER's infection rate?▲
ERIE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER has a standardized infection ratio (SIR) of 1.22. 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): 332350
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