Critical access hospital in Poteau, OK
Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center
105 Wall Street, Poteau, OK 74953 · (918) 647-8167
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient surveyNot rated
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center at a glance
Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center is a government critical access hospital in Poteau, Oklahoma (Le Flore County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Oklahoma average of 3.3.
73% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 111 minutes in the ER, better than the Oklahoma median of 123 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Local
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Le Flore County
- CMS Certification Number
- 371337
How CMS scored this hospital
Number of measures in each group where the hospital was better, no different, or worse than the national rate.
| Measure group | Better | No different | Worse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality (death rates) | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Safety of care | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Oklahoma avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Oklahoma avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 62% | 73.3% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 73% | 73.7% | 71.2% | Average |
| Completed patient surveys | 29 | 430 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Oklahoma avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 111 min | 123 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 1% | 1.2% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Oklahoma avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 91% | 78.3% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Oklahoma avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 14.5% | 15.6% | 15.3% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Oklahoma avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17% | 17.3% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.7% | 20% | 19.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center's rating?
Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Oklahoma hospitals is 3.3 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 111 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Oklahoma median is 123 minutes.
Does Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center is at 105 Wall Street, Poteau, OK 74953. Phone: (918) 647-8167.
About this data
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