FMC - LEXINGTON PARK DIALYSIS


Welcome to the profile for FMC - LEXINGTON PARK DIALYSIS, a dialysis center committed to providing comprehensive care and support. As part of a chain, they operate as a non-profit organization. The certification date is February 4, 2015. Located at 44930 WORTH AVE, , CALIFORNIA, MD 20619, serving the community of Saint Marys county. With 16 dialysis stations available, they offer in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and home hemodialysis training. Unfortunately, they do not have late shift availability. Their survival category is As Expected. For inquiries, contact them at (301) 737-6094.Some of the data points below can be difficult to understand or may even just give a data code. More explanations and code values can be views in this pdf: Dialysis definitions

Facility Overview

Ownership: Fresenius Medical Care

Chain Owned: Yes

Profit Status: Profit

Certification Date: February 4, 2015

Network Affiliation: 5

CMS Star Rating: 1



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Address:

FMC - LEXINGTON PARK DIALYSIS
44930 Worth Ave
CALIFORNIA, MD 20619 [Saint Marys county]

Phone Number:

(301) 737-6094

Ownership:

Fresenius Medical Care

Medicare Certified on:

February 4, 2015

As a reminder, code definitions can also be viewed in the following PDF, if ours are not clear enough: Dialysis PDF

Survival Data Code: 001
Indicates whether the facility had sufficient patient survival data available or the reason why data is not available.


Patients in Survival Summary: 268
The number of patients included in the facility's survival summary, reflecting the facility's overall patient survival rate.


Mortality Rate: 21.
Represents the mortality rate of the facility calculated per 100 patient-years based on available data.


SHR Date: 01Jan2022-31Dec2022
The date on which the Standardized Hospitalization Ratio (SHR) data was collected for the facility.


Hospital Category Text: As Expected
Categorizes the facility's hospitalization occurrences as 'Better', 'Worse', or 'As Expected' compared to national benchmarks.


Hospital Data Code: 001
Indicates the availability of data regarding the facility's hospitalization rates and reasons if data is not available.


Patients in Hospitalization Summary: 67
Number of patients included in the analysis for the facility's hospitalization summary, indicating overall hospitalization trends.


Hospitalization Rate: 182.
The facility’s hospitalization rate per 100 patient-years, providing insight into the frequency of hospitalizations for patients.


SRR Date: 01Jan2022-31Dec2022
The date when the Standardized Readmission Ratio (SRR) was assessed for the facility.


Hospital Readmission Category: As Expected
Classifies the facility's readmission rates as 'Better', 'Worse', or 'As Expected' compared to a standard.


Hospital Readmission Data Code: 001
Indicates if there is enough data to assess the facility's readmission rates and provides the reason if data is lacking.


Patients in Readmission Summary: 88
The count of patients considered in the calculation of the facility’s readmission summary.


Readmission Rate: 29.
This rate indicates how often patients from the facility are readmitted to a hospital after discharge, per 100 discharges.


SWR Date: 01Jan2019-31Dec2021
Represents the date for the Standardized Waitlist Ratio data collection, reflecting the facility's performance in managing transplant waitlists.


SWR Category: As Expected
Categorization of the facility's performance on the standardized waitlist ratio as 'Better', 'Worse', or 'As Expected'.


Transplant Data Code: 001
Indicates the availability and completeness of the data regarding transplant waitlisting at the facility.


Patients for SWR: 33
The number of patients at the facility who are part of the standardized waitlist ratio calculation for kidney transplants.


Transplant Waitlist Ratio: 0.9
A metric that compares the number of patients who were waitlisted for a first kidney transplant at the facility against a national standard.


PPPW Category: As Expected
Reflects the facility's performance in the percentage of prevalent patients waitlisted for transplantation compared to expectations.


Transplant Waitlist Data Code: 001
Indicates the availability of data for the percentage of prevalent patients waitlisted for transplantation.


Patients for PPPW: 68
Number of prevalent patients at the facility who are on the waitlist for a kidney transplant.


Prevalent Patients Waitlisted: 12
The percentage of patients at the facility who are on the waitlist for a kidney transplant.


SEDR Date: 01Jan2022-31Dec2022
The collection date for the Standardized Emergency Department Ratio data, reflecting emergency visit frequencies.


SEDR Category: As Expected
Categorizes the facility's emergency department visit rates as 'Better', 'Worse', or 'As Expected' based on a standard ratio.


ED Data Code: 001
Represents the availability of data on the facility’s emergency department visits and reasons for any unavailability.


Patients in SEDR Summary: 62
Number of patients included in the calculation of the facility's Standardized Emergency Department Ratio.


Standard ED Ratio: 1.1
A metric used to compare the facility's rate of emergency department visits to a national standard.


ED30 Date: 01Jan2021-31Dec2022
Date marking the period of data collection for the ratio of emergency department visits occurring within 30 days of hospital discharge.


ED30 Category: As Expected
Classification of the facility’s performance regarding emergency department visits within 30 days post-discharge.


ED30 Data Code: 001
Indicates whether there was sufficient data to calculate the facility's rate of post-discharge ED visits within 30 days.


Hospitalizations in ED30 Summary: 163
The count of hospital discharges that were considered for calculating the facility's ED30 ratio.


ED30 Ratio: 1.1
This ratio indicates the rate of emergency department visits within 30 days after hospital discharge, providing insight into post-discharge care.


SIR Date: 01Jan2022-31Dec2022
The date when the Standardized Infection Ratio (SIR) was reported, reflecting the facility's infection control performance.


Infection Category: Better than Expected
Categorizes the facility's infection rates compared to national benchmarks, such as 'Better', 'Worse', or 'As Expected'.


Infection Data Code: 001
Indicates the availability of data on the facility’s infection rates for the reporting period.


Infection Ratio: 0.2
The facility’s ratio of observed-to-expected infections, standardized against a national benchmark.


Fistula Category: As Expected
Provides a category for the facility's use of fistulas in dialysis treatment, such as 'Better', 'Worse', or 'As Expected'.


Fistula Data Code: 001
Indicates the availability of data for the facility's fistula use and the reason if it's not available.


Patients in Fistula Summary: 83
The number of patients included in the analysis for the facility's fistula usage rates.


Fistula Rate: 52.
The rate at which fistulas are used for vascular access in the facility, a key quality measure for dialysis care.


Vaccination Dates: 01Jan2023-31Mar2023
The dates during which vaccination data was collected, important for understanding vaccination adherence over time.


Vaccination Data Code: 001
Indicates whether vaccination data is available for the facility and if not, why it is missing.


Vaccination Percentage: 76
The percentage of healthcare personnel at the facility who are adherent with COVID-19 vaccination guidelines.


Adult HD Kt/V Data Code: 001
Indicates the availability of hemodialysis Kt/V data, which measures dialysis adequacy, for adults in the facility.


Adult HD With Kt/V: 76
The number of adult patients on hemodialysis who have a Kt/V ratio, an important measure of dialysis effectiveness, above a specified threshold.


Adult HD Months Kt/V: 622
The cumulative count of patient-months for which the Kt/V data for adult hemodialysis patients is available.


Adult HD Kt/V Over 1.2: 94
The percentage of adult hemodialysis sessions with a Kt/V value equal to or exceeding 1.2, indicating the effectiveness of dialysis treatments.


Adult PD Kt/V Data Code: 257
Indicates if there is sufficient data for the Kt/V ratio for adult patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis at the facility.


Adult PD With Kt/V: 0
The number of adult peritoneal dialysis patients who have Kt/V data available, essential for evaluating dialysis adequacy.


Adult PD Months Kt/V:
The number of patient-months reported for adult peritoneal dialysis Kt/V data, indicating the amount of data collected over time.


Adult PD Kt/V Over 1.7:
Shows the percentage of adult peritoneal dialysis sessions with a Kt/V ratio of 1.7 or higher, which is a benchmark for adequate dialysis.


Ped HD Kt/V Data Code: 259
Denotes the availability of pediatric hemodialysis Kt/V data, a measure critical for assessing the adequacy of treatments in children.


Ped HD With Kt/V: 0
The number of pediatric patients on hemodialysis with available Kt/V data, essential for pediatric dialysis care quality assessments.


Ped HD Months Kt/V:
Total patient-months for pediatric hemodialysis patients for which Kt/V data is recorded.


Ped HD Kt/V Over 1.2:
Percentage of pediatric hemodialysis treatments where the Kt/V ratio meets or exceeds the 1.2 adequacy threshold.


Ped PD Kt/V Data Code: 259
The data availability code for pediatric peritoneal dialysis Kt/V, which is crucial for monitoring the quality of dialysis in children.


Ped PD With Kt/V: 0
The count of pediatric peritoneal dialysis patients for whom Kt/V data is available at the facility.


Ped PD Months Kt/V:
The aggregate of patient-months for which pediatric peritoneal dialysis Kt/V data has been collected.


Ped PD Kt/V Over 1.8:
The percentage of pediatric peritoneal dialysis treatments achieving a Kt/V ratio of at least 1.8, which signifies adequate dialysis effectiveness.


Medicare Hgb Less 10: 32
Represents the percentage of Medicare patients with average hemoglobin (Hgb) levels less than 10.0 g/dL, indicating potential anemia management issues.


Hgb Less 10 Data Code: 001
Indicates whether data on patients with Hgb less than 10 g/dL is available and the reason for unavailability if applicable.


Medicare Hgb Over 12: 0
Shows the percentage of Medicare patients with average hemoglobin levels greater than 12.0 g/dL, relevant for managing risks associated with high hemoglobin levels.


Hgb Over 12 Data Code: 001
Provides data availability status for hemoglobin levels over 12 g/dL, including reasons for data unavailability.


Patients with Hgb Data: 37
The total number of dialysis patients for whom hemoglobin data is recorded, crucial for monitoring and managing anemia.


Hypercalcemia Data Code: 001
Indicates the availability of data on hypercalcemia, which is important for managing calcium levels to prevent bone and heart issues.


Hypercalcemia Patients: 78
Number of patients experiencing hypercalcemia, with serum calcium levels greater than 10.2 mg/dL.


Hypercalcemia Months: 628
The number of patient-months during which hypercalcemia was monitored or detected in the facility.


Hypercalcemia Percentage: 4
Percentage of patients with serum calcium levels above 10.2 mg/dL, which can help assess the management of mineral metabolism disorders.


Serum Phos Data Code: 001
Indicates if there is sufficient data regarding patients' serum phosphorus levels and the reason for any data gaps.


Medicare Hgb Less 10: 32
Indicates the percentage of Medicare patients at the facility with hemoglobin levels less than 10 g/dL, which can signal under-management of anemia.


Hgb Less 10 Data Code: 001
Provides data availability status for reporting hemoglobin levels less than 10 g/dL in patients.


Medicare Hgb Over 12: 0
Shows the percentage of Medicare patients whose hemoglobin levels are above 12 g/dL, potentially indicating over-treatment.


Hgb Over 12 Data Code: 001
Data availability code that informs whether sufficient data was available to report on patients with hemoglobin levels over 12 g/dL.


Patients with Hgb Data: 37
The total number of patients for whom hemoglobin data has been recorded and analyzed.


Hypercalcemia Data Code: 001
Indicates if data regarding hypercalcemia (high blood calcium levels) is available and the reason if not.


Hypercalcemia Patients: 78
Number of patients identified with hypercalcemia, a condition that can affect bone health and cardiovascular function.


Hypercalcemia Months: 628
Total number of patient-months that were assessed for hypercalcemia at the facility.


Hypercalcemia Percentage: 4
The percentage of total patient-months during which patients were recorded with serum calcium levels greater than 10.2 mg/dL.


Serum Phos Data Code: 001
Data code indicating the availability of serum phosphorus data and reasons for any data gaps.


Serum Phos Patients: 82
Count of patients at the facility who have been assessed for serum phosphorus as part of their treatment monitoring.


Serum Phos Months: 640
Total number of patient-months for which serum phosphorus levels were monitored at the facility.


Phos Less 3.5: 8
Percentage of patients with serum phosphorus levels below 3.5 mg/dL, which might indicate under-mineralization risks.


Phos 3.5 to 4.5: 23
Percentage of patients with serum phosphorus levels within the target range of 3.5 to 4.5 mg/dL, considered optimal for kidney disease patients.


Phos 4.6 to 5.5: 23
Percentage of patients with serum phosphorus levels from 4.6 to 5.5 mg/dL, indicating potential for mild hyperphosphatemia.


Phos 5.6 to 7.0: 25
Shows the percentage of patients with higher phosphorus levels ranging from 5.6 to 7.0 mg/dL, which can lead to health complications if persistent.


Phos Over 7.0: 21
Indicates the percentage of patients with serum phosphorus levels over 7.0 mg/dL, a concern for severe hyperphosphatemia.


Catheter Data Code: 001
This code identifies the availability of data on long-term catheter use in the facility, and reasons for any data unavailability.


Catheter Patients: 83
Number of patients at the facility who are using a catheter for dialysis access, which is generally considered a less preferred method due to higher infection risks.


Catheter Months: 663
The total number of patient-months during which patients at the facility were using catheters for dialysis.


Catheter Percentage: 22
The percentage of total patient-months that catheters were used as vascular access, a critical quality measure for assessing dialysis care.


nPCR Data Code: 259
Indicates whether data on normalized protein catabolic rate (nPCR) is available, which helps assess the nutritional status of dialysis patients.


nPCR Patients: 0
The number of patients at the facility for whom nPCR data is available, reflecting the adequacy of their protein intake.


nPCR Months:
The count of patient-months for which nPCR data has been collected, offering insights into the long-term nutritional management of patients.


Ped HD nPCR:
Percentage of pediatric hemodialysis patients with an nPCR indicating adequate dietary protein intake, crucial for growth and health in young patients.



This dialysis facility (FMC - LEXINGTON PARK DIALYSIS) provides valuable insights into various aspects of patient care and outcomes. It reports a mortality rate of 21.. It categorizes hospitalizations as As Expected. It categorizes hospital readmissions as As Expected. It categorizes survival data as As Expected. It reports a readmission rate of 29.%. It categorizes SWR data as As Expected. It reports 68 patients for PPPW. It categorizes SEDR data as As Expected. It categorizes ED30 data as As Expected. It categorizes infection data as Better than Expected. It categorizes fistula data as As Expected.