FMC - Fairmont in Fairmont, West Virginia - Dialysis Center

FMC - Fairmont is a medicare approved dialysis facility center in Fairmont, West Virginia and it has 21 dialysis stations. It is located in Marion county at 31 Landing Lane, Fairmont, WV, 26554. You can reach out to the office of FMC - Fairmont at (304) 363-3644. This dialysis clinic is managed and/or owned by Fresenius Medical Care. FMC - Fairmont has the following ownership type - Profit. It was first certified by medicare in April, 2002. The medicare id for this facility is 512521 and it accepts patients under medicare ESRD program.

Dialysis Center Profile

NameFMC - Fairmont
Location31 Landing Lane, Fairmont, West Virginia
No. of Dialysis Stations 21
Medicare ID512521
Managed ByFresenius Medical Care
Ownership TypeProfit
Late Shifts Yes

Contact Information


31 Landing Lane, Fairmont, West Virginia, 26554
(304) 363-3644

News Archive

Osteoporosis in women - previous vertebral fracture equals increased long-term risk for new fracture

Over a 15 year period, women with low bone mineral density and a previous vertebral fracture had an increased risk of a new vertebral fracture compared to women with normal bone mineral density and no previous fracture, according to a study in the December 19 issue of JAMA.

Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi accepts role as UNAIDS ambassador

"Nobel peace prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi has accepted a new role with UNAIDS to advance efforts to eliminate stigma and discrimination against those affected by the epidemic," the U.N. News Centre reports.

Attaching cartilage to polydioxanone plates facilitates corrective surgery on nasal septum

Attaching cartilage to plates made of the resorbable material polydioxanone appears to facilitate corrective surgery on the nasal septum, the thin cartilage separating the two airways, according to a report in the January/February issue of Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

New mechanism could explain how immune cancer cells migrate in various fluid-filled niches

Human white blood cells, known as leukocytes, swim using a newly described mechanism called molecular paddling, researchers report in the September 15th issue of Biophysical Journal.

Post-ICU glucose management in critically ill patients may have positive impact on outcomes

Monitoring and maintaining glucose levels of critically ill patients after admission from ICU through general care and discharge from the hospital may have positive impact on outcomes, according to findings published in the July 7, 2017 issue of the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

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Map and Direction



NPI Associated with this Dialysis Facility:

Dialysis Facilities may have multiple NPI numbers. We have found possible NPI number/s associated with FMC - Fairmont from NPPES records by matching pattern on the basis of name, address, phone number etc. Please use this information accordingly.

NPI Number1780796599
Organization NameFmc Dialysis Services Of Fairmont
Doing Business AsBio-medical Applications Of West Virginia, Inc.
Address31 Landing Ln Fairmont, West Virginia, 26554
Phone Number(304) 363-3644

News Archive

Osteoporosis in women - previous vertebral fracture equals increased long-term risk for new fracture

Over a 15 year period, women with low bone mineral density and a previous vertebral fracture had an increased risk of a new vertebral fracture compared to women with normal bone mineral density and no previous fracture, according to a study in the December 19 issue of JAMA.

Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi accepts role as UNAIDS ambassador

"Nobel peace prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi has accepted a new role with UNAIDS to advance efforts to eliminate stigma and discrimination against those affected by the epidemic," the U.N. News Centre reports.

Attaching cartilage to polydioxanone plates facilitates corrective surgery on nasal septum

Attaching cartilage to plates made of the resorbable material polydioxanone appears to facilitate corrective surgery on the nasal septum, the thin cartilage separating the two airways, according to a report in the January/February issue of Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

New mechanism could explain how immune cancer cells migrate in various fluid-filled niches

Human white blood cells, known as leukocytes, swim using a newly described mechanism called molecular paddling, researchers report in the September 15th issue of Biophysical Journal.

Post-ICU glucose management in critically ill patients may have positive impact on outcomes

Monitoring and maintaining glucose levels of critically ill patients after admission from ICU through general care and discharge from the hospital may have positive impact on outcomes, according to findings published in the July 7, 2017 issue of the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

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NPI Number1912136771
Doing Business AsBma Of Fairmont - Uha
Address31 Landing Ln Fairmont, West Virginia, 26554
Phone Number(304) 354-9244

News Archive

Osteoporosis in women - previous vertebral fracture equals increased long-term risk for new fracture

Over a 15 year period, women with low bone mineral density and a previous vertebral fracture had an increased risk of a new vertebral fracture compared to women with normal bone mineral density and no previous fracture, according to a study in the December 19 issue of JAMA.

Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi accepts role as UNAIDS ambassador

"Nobel peace prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi has accepted a new role with UNAIDS to advance efforts to eliminate stigma and discrimination against those affected by the epidemic," the U.N. News Centre reports.

Attaching cartilage to polydioxanone plates facilitates corrective surgery on nasal septum

Attaching cartilage to plates made of the resorbable material polydioxanone appears to facilitate corrective surgery on the nasal septum, the thin cartilage separating the two airways, according to a report in the January/February issue of Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

New mechanism could explain how immune cancer cells migrate in various fluid-filled niches

Human white blood cells, known as leukocytes, swim using a newly described mechanism called molecular paddling, researchers report in the September 15th issue of Biophysical Journal.

Post-ICU glucose management in critically ill patients may have positive impact on outcomes

Monitoring and maintaining glucose levels of critically ill patients after admission from ICU through general care and discharge from the hospital may have positive impact on outcomes, according to findings published in the July 7, 2017 issue of the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

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Survey of Patient's Experiences

Nephrologists Performance Ratings

Experience MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Patients who reported that nephrologists always communicated and cared for them.83%67%
Patients who reported that nephrologists usually communicated and cared for them.13%15%
Patients who reported that nephrologists sometimes or never communicated and cared for them.4%18%
Patients who gave their nephrologists a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale of 0 (worst possible) to 10 (best possible).86%60%
Patients who gave their nephrologists a rating of 7 or 8 on a scale of 0 (worst possible) to 10 (best possible).13%26%
Patients who gave their nephrologists a rating of 6 or less than 6 on a scale of 0 (worst possible) to 10 (best possible).1%14%

News Archive

Osteoporosis in women - previous vertebral fracture equals increased long-term risk for new fracture

Over a 15 year period, women with low bone mineral density and a previous vertebral fracture had an increased risk of a new vertebral fracture compared to women with normal bone mineral density and no previous fracture, according to a study in the December 19 issue of JAMA.

Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi accepts role as UNAIDS ambassador

"Nobel peace prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi has accepted a new role with UNAIDS to advance efforts to eliminate stigma and discrimination against those affected by the epidemic," the U.N. News Centre reports.

Attaching cartilage to polydioxanone plates facilitates corrective surgery on nasal septum

Attaching cartilage to plates made of the resorbable material polydioxanone appears to facilitate corrective surgery on the nasal septum, the thin cartilage separating the two airways, according to a report in the January/February issue of Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

New mechanism could explain how immune cancer cells migrate in various fluid-filled niches

Human white blood cells, known as leukocytes, swim using a newly described mechanism called molecular paddling, researchers report in the September 15th issue of Biophysical Journal.

Post-ICU glucose management in critically ill patients may have positive impact on outcomes

Monitoring and maintaining glucose levels of critically ill patients after admission from ICU through general care and discharge from the hospital may have positive impact on outcomes, according to findings published in the July 7, 2017 issue of the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

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Dialysis Center Staff Performance Ratings

Experience MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Patients who reported that dialysis center staff always communicated well, kept patients comfortable and pain-free as possible.65%62%
Patients who reported that dialysis center staff usually communicated, kept patients comfortable and pain-free as possible.25%20%
Patients who reported that dialysis center staff sometimes or never communicated, kept patients comfortable and pain-free.10%18%
Patients who gave their dialysis facility staff a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale of 0 (worst possible) to 10 (best possible).63%62%
Patients who gave their dialysis facility staff a rating of 7 or 8 on a scale of 0 (worst possible) to 10 (best possible).32%26%
Patients who gave their dialysis facility staff a rating of 6 or less than 6 on a scale of 0 (worst possible) to 10 (best possible).5%12%

News Archive

Osteoporosis in women - previous vertebral fracture equals increased long-term risk for new fracture

Over a 15 year period, women with low bone mineral density and a previous vertebral fracture had an increased risk of a new vertebral fracture compared to women with normal bone mineral density and no previous fracture, according to a study in the December 19 issue of JAMA.

Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi accepts role as UNAIDS ambassador

"Nobel peace prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi has accepted a new role with UNAIDS to advance efforts to eliminate stigma and discrimination against those affected by the epidemic," the U.N. News Centre reports.

Attaching cartilage to polydioxanone plates facilitates corrective surgery on nasal septum

Attaching cartilage to plates made of the resorbable material polydioxanone appears to facilitate corrective surgery on the nasal septum, the thin cartilage separating the two airways, according to a report in the January/February issue of Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

New mechanism could explain how immune cancer cells migrate in various fluid-filled niches

Human white blood cells, known as leukocytes, swim using a newly described mechanism called molecular paddling, researchers report in the September 15th issue of Biophysical Journal.

Post-ICU glucose management in critically ill patients may have positive impact on outcomes

Monitoring and maintaining glucose levels of critically ill patients after admission from ICU through general care and discharge from the hospital may have positive impact on outcomes, according to findings published in the July 7, 2017 issue of the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

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Overall Dialysis Center Performance Ratings

Experience MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Patients who reported that 'YES', their nephrologists and dialysis center staff provided them the information they needed to take care of them. 84%80%
Patients who reported that 'NO', their nephrologists and dialysis center staff does not provided them the information they needed to take care of them.16%20%
Patients who gave their dialysis center a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale of 0 (worst possible) to 10 (best possible).64%68%
Patients who gave their dialysis center a rating of 7 or 8 on a scale of 0 (worst possible) to 10 (best possible).30%20%
Patients who gave their dialysis center a rating of 6 or less than 6 on a scale of 0 (worst possible) to 10 (best possible).6%12%

News Archive

Osteoporosis in women - previous vertebral fracture equals increased long-term risk for new fracture

Over a 15 year period, women with low bone mineral density and a previous vertebral fracture had an increased risk of a new vertebral fracture compared to women with normal bone mineral density and no previous fracture, according to a study in the December 19 issue of JAMA.

Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi accepts role as UNAIDS ambassador

"Nobel peace prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi has accepted a new role with UNAIDS to advance efforts to eliminate stigma and discrimination against those affected by the epidemic," the U.N. News Centre reports.

Attaching cartilage to polydioxanone plates facilitates corrective surgery on nasal septum

Attaching cartilage to plates made of the resorbable material polydioxanone appears to facilitate corrective surgery on the nasal septum, the thin cartilage separating the two airways, according to a report in the January/February issue of Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

New mechanism could explain how immune cancer cells migrate in various fluid-filled niches

Human white blood cells, known as leukocytes, swim using a newly described mechanism called molecular paddling, researchers report in the September 15th issue of Biophysical Journal.

Post-ICU glucose management in critically ill patients may have positive impact on outcomes

Monitoring and maintaining glucose levels of critically ill patients after admission from ICU through general care and discharge from the hospital may have positive impact on outcomes, according to findings published in the July 7, 2017 issue of the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

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Patient Distribution

Anemia Management

Dialysis patients with Hemoglobin data48
Medicare patients who had average hemoglobin (hgb) less than 10 g/dL13

News Archive

Osteoporosis in women - previous vertebral fracture equals increased long-term risk for new fracture

Over a 15 year period, women with low bone mineral density and a previous vertebral fracture had an increased risk of a new vertebral fracture compared to women with normal bone mineral density and no previous fracture, according to a study in the December 19 issue of JAMA.

Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi accepts role as UNAIDS ambassador

"Nobel peace prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi has accepted a new role with UNAIDS to advance efforts to eliminate stigma and discrimination against those affected by the epidemic," the U.N. News Centre reports.

Attaching cartilage to polydioxanone plates facilitates corrective surgery on nasal septum

Attaching cartilage to plates made of the resorbable material polydioxanone appears to facilitate corrective surgery on the nasal septum, the thin cartilage separating the two airways, according to a report in the January/February issue of Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

New mechanism could explain how immune cancer cells migrate in various fluid-filled niches

Human white blood cells, known as leukocytes, swim using a newly described mechanism called molecular paddling, researchers report in the September 15th issue of Biophysical Journal.

Post-ICU glucose management in critically ill patients may have positive impact on outcomes

Monitoring and maintaining glucose levels of critically ill patients after admission from ICU through general care and discharge from the hospital may have positive impact on outcomes, according to findings published in the July 7, 2017 issue of the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

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Dialysis Adequacy

Adult patinets who undergo hemodialysis, their Kt/V should be atleast 1.2 and for peritoneal dialysis the Kt/V should be atleast 1.7, that means they are receiving right amount of dialysis. Pediatric patients who undergo hemodialysis, their Kt/V should be atleast 1.2 and for peritoneal dialysis the Kt/V should be 1.8.
Higher percentages should be better.

  • Hemodialysis
    Adult patients getting regular hemodialysis at the center92
    Adult patient months included in Kt/V greater than or equal to 1.2794
    Percentage of adult patients getting regular hemodialysis at the center94

    News Archive

    Osteoporosis in women - previous vertebral fracture equals increased long-term risk for new fracture

    Over a 15 year period, women with low bone mineral density and a previous vertebral fracture had an increased risk of a new vertebral fracture compared to women with normal bone mineral density and no previous fracture, according to a study in the December 19 issue of JAMA.

    Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi accepts role as UNAIDS ambassador

    "Nobel peace prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi has accepted a new role with UNAIDS to advance efforts to eliminate stigma and discrimination against those affected by the epidemic," the U.N. News Centre reports.

    Attaching cartilage to polydioxanone plates facilitates corrective surgery on nasal septum

    Attaching cartilage to plates made of the resorbable material polydioxanone appears to facilitate corrective surgery on the nasal septum, the thin cartilage separating the two airways, according to a report in the January/February issue of Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

    New mechanism could explain how immune cancer cells migrate in various fluid-filled niches

    Human white blood cells, known as leukocytes, swim using a newly described mechanism called molecular paddling, researchers report in the September 15th issue of Biophysical Journal.

    Post-ICU glucose management in critically ill patients may have positive impact on outcomes

    Monitoring and maintaining glucose levels of critically ill patients after admission from ICU through general care and discharge from the hospital may have positive impact on outcomes, according to findings published in the July 7, 2017 issue of the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

    Read more Medical News

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  • Peritoneal Dialysis
    Adult patients getting regular peritoneal dialysis at the center6
    Adult patient months included in Kt/V greater than or equal to 1.739

    News Archive

    Osteoporosis in women - previous vertebral fracture equals increased long-term risk for new fracture

    Over a 15 year period, women with low bone mineral density and a previous vertebral fracture had an increased risk of a new vertebral fracture compared to women with normal bone mineral density and no previous fracture, according to a study in the December 19 issue of JAMA.

    Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi accepts role as UNAIDS ambassador

    "Nobel peace prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi has accepted a new role with UNAIDS to advance efforts to eliminate stigma and discrimination against those affected by the epidemic," the U.N. News Centre reports.

    Attaching cartilage to polydioxanone plates facilitates corrective surgery on nasal septum

    Attaching cartilage to plates made of the resorbable material polydioxanone appears to facilitate corrective surgery on the nasal septum, the thin cartilage separating the two airways, according to a report in the January/February issue of Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

    New mechanism could explain how immune cancer cells migrate in various fluid-filled niches

    Human white blood cells, known as leukocytes, swim using a newly described mechanism called molecular paddling, researchers report in the September 15th issue of Biophysical Journal.

    Post-ICU glucose management in critically ill patients may have positive impact on outcomes

    Monitoring and maintaining glucose levels of critically ill patients after admission from ICU through general care and discharge from the hospital may have positive impact on outcomes, according to findings published in the July 7, 2017 issue of the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

    Read more Medical News

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Mineral and Bone Disorder

An important goal of dialysis is to maintain normal levels of various minerals in the body, such as calcium. This shows the percentage of patients treated at FMC - Fairmont with elevated calcium levels.

Patients with hypercalcemia103
Hypercalcemia patient months915
Patients with Serumphosphor106
Patients with Serumphosphor less than 3.5 mg/dL11
Patients with Serumphosphor from 3.5 to 4.5 mg/dL31
Patients with Serumphosphor from 4.6 to 5.5 mg/dL29
Patients with Serumphosphor from 5.6 to 7 mg/dL21
Patients with Serumphosphor greater than 7 mg/dL8

News Archive

Osteoporosis in women - previous vertebral fracture equals increased long-term risk for new fracture

Over a 15 year period, women with low bone mineral density and a previous vertebral fracture had an increased risk of a new vertebral fracture compared to women with normal bone mineral density and no previous fracture, according to a study in the December 19 issue of JAMA.

Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi accepts role as UNAIDS ambassador

"Nobel peace prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi has accepted a new role with UNAIDS to advance efforts to eliminate stigma and discrimination against those affected by the epidemic," the U.N. News Centre reports.

Attaching cartilage to polydioxanone plates facilitates corrective surgery on nasal septum

Attaching cartilage to plates made of the resorbable material polydioxanone appears to facilitate corrective surgery on the nasal septum, the thin cartilage separating the two airways, according to a report in the January/February issue of Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

New mechanism could explain how immune cancer cells migrate in various fluid-filled niches

Human white blood cells, known as leukocytes, swim using a newly described mechanism called molecular paddling, researchers report in the September 15th issue of Biophysical Journal.

Post-ICU glucose management in critically ill patients may have positive impact on outcomes

Monitoring and maintaining glucose levels of critically ill patients after admission from ICU through general care and discharge from the hospital may have positive impact on outcomes, according to findings published in the July 7, 2017 issue of the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

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Vascular Access

The arteriovenous (AV) fistulae is considered long term vascular access for hemodialysis because it allows good blood flow, lasts a long time, and is less likely to get infected or cause blood clots than other types of access. Patients who don't have time to get a permanent vascular access before they start hemodialysis treatments may need to use a venous catheter as a temporary access.

Patients included in arterial venous fistula and catheter summaries 92
Patient months included in arterial venous fistula and catheter summaries 659
Percentage of patients getting regular hemodialysis at the center that used an arteriovenous (AV) fistulae for their treatment43
Percentage of patients receiving treatment through Vascular Catheter for 90 days/longer30

News Archive

Osteoporosis in women - previous vertebral fracture equals increased long-term risk for new fracture

Over a 15 year period, women with low bone mineral density and a previous vertebral fracture had an increased risk of a new vertebral fracture compared to women with normal bone mineral density and no previous fracture, according to a study in the December 19 issue of JAMA.

Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi accepts role as UNAIDS ambassador

"Nobel peace prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi has accepted a new role with UNAIDS to advance efforts to eliminate stigma and discrimination against those affected by the epidemic," the U.N. News Centre reports.

Attaching cartilage to polydioxanone plates facilitates corrective surgery on nasal septum

Attaching cartilage to plates made of the resorbable material polydioxanone appears to facilitate corrective surgery on the nasal septum, the thin cartilage separating the two airways, according to a report in the January/February issue of Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

New mechanism could explain how immune cancer cells migrate in various fluid-filled niches

Human white blood cells, known as leukocytes, swim using a newly described mechanism called molecular paddling, researchers report in the September 15th issue of Biophysical Journal.

Post-ICU glucose management in critically ill patients may have positive impact on outcomes

Monitoring and maintaining glucose levels of critically ill patients after admission from ICU through general care and discharge from the hospital may have positive impact on outcomes, according to findings published in the July 7, 2017 issue of the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

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Hospitalization Rate

The rate of hospitalization show you whether patients who were being treated regularly at a certain dialysis center were admitted to the hospital more often (worse than expected), less often (better than expected), or about the same (as expected), compared to similar patients treated at other centers.

Standard Hospitalization Summary Ratio(SHR) YearJanuary, 2016 - December, 2016
Patients in facility's Hospitalization Summary99
Hospitalization Rate in facility212 (As Expected)
Hospitalization Rate: Upper Confidence Limit325.6
Hospitalization Rate: Lower Confidence Limit141.3

News Archive

Osteoporosis in women - previous vertebral fracture equals increased long-term risk for new fracture

Over a 15 year period, women with low bone mineral density and a previous vertebral fracture had an increased risk of a new vertebral fracture compared to women with normal bone mineral density and no previous fracture, according to a study in the December 19 issue of JAMA.

Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi accepts role as UNAIDS ambassador

"Nobel peace prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi has accepted a new role with UNAIDS to advance efforts to eliminate stigma and discrimination against those affected by the epidemic," the U.N. News Centre reports.

Attaching cartilage to polydioxanone plates facilitates corrective surgery on nasal septum

Attaching cartilage to plates made of the resorbable material polydioxanone appears to facilitate corrective surgery on the nasal septum, the thin cartilage separating the two airways, according to a report in the January/February issue of Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

New mechanism could explain how immune cancer cells migrate in various fluid-filled niches

Human white blood cells, known as leukocytes, swim using a newly described mechanism called molecular paddling, researchers report in the September 15th issue of Biophysical Journal.

Post-ICU glucose management in critically ill patients may have positive impact on outcomes

Monitoring and maintaining glucose levels of critically ill patients after admission from ICU through general care and discharge from the hospital may have positive impact on outcomes, according to findings published in the July 7, 2017 issue of the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

Read more Medical News

› Verified 8 days ago

Readmission Rate

The rate of readmission show you whether patients who were being treated regularly at FMC - Fairmont were readmitted more often (worse than expected), less often (better than expected), or about the same (as expected), compared to similar patients treated at other dialysis centers.

Standard Readmission Summary Ratio(SRR) YearJanuary, 2016 - December, 2016
Readmission Rate in facility28.1 (As Expected)
Readmission Rate: Upper Confidence Limit39.7
Readmission Rate: Lower Confidence Limit18.2

News Archive

Osteoporosis in women - previous vertebral fracture equals increased long-term risk for new fracture

Over a 15 year period, women with low bone mineral density and a previous vertebral fracture had an increased risk of a new vertebral fracture compared to women with normal bone mineral density and no previous fracture, according to a study in the December 19 issue of JAMA.

Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi accepts role as UNAIDS ambassador

"Nobel peace prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi has accepted a new role with UNAIDS to advance efforts to eliminate stigma and discrimination against those affected by the epidemic," the U.N. News Centre reports.

Attaching cartilage to polydioxanone plates facilitates corrective surgery on nasal septum

Attaching cartilage to plates made of the resorbable material polydioxanone appears to facilitate corrective surgery on the nasal septum, the thin cartilage separating the two airways, according to a report in the January/February issue of Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

New mechanism could explain how immune cancer cells migrate in various fluid-filled niches

Human white blood cells, known as leukocytes, swim using a newly described mechanism called molecular paddling, researchers report in the September 15th issue of Biophysical Journal.

Post-ICU glucose management in critically ill patients may have positive impact on outcomes

Monitoring and maintaining glucose levels of critically ill patients after admission from ICU through general care and discharge from the hospital may have positive impact on outcomes, according to findings published in the July 7, 2017 issue of the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

Read more Medical News

› Verified 8 days ago

Infection Rate

Hemodialysis treatment requires direct access to the bloodstream, which can be an opportunity for germs to enter the body and cause infection. This information shows how often patients at FMC - Fairmont get infections in their blood each year compared to the number of infections expected for the center based on the national average.

Standard Infection Summary Ratio(SIR) YearJanuary, 2016 - December, 2016
Infection Rate in facility.76 (As Expected)
SIR: Upper Confidence Limit1.51
SIR: Lower Confidence Limit.33

News Archive

Osteoporosis in women - previous vertebral fracture equals increased long-term risk for new fracture

Over a 15 year period, women with low bone mineral density and a previous vertebral fracture had an increased risk of a new vertebral fracture compared to women with normal bone mineral density and no previous fracture, according to a study in the December 19 issue of JAMA.

Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi accepts role as UNAIDS ambassador

"Nobel peace prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi has accepted a new role with UNAIDS to advance efforts to eliminate stigma and discrimination against those affected by the epidemic," the U.N. News Centre reports.

Attaching cartilage to polydioxanone plates facilitates corrective surgery on nasal septum

Attaching cartilage to plates made of the resorbable material polydioxanone appears to facilitate corrective surgery on the nasal septum, the thin cartilage separating the two airways, according to a report in the January/February issue of Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

New mechanism could explain how immune cancer cells migrate in various fluid-filled niches

Human white blood cells, known as leukocytes, swim using a newly described mechanism called molecular paddling, researchers report in the September 15th issue of Biophysical Journal.

Post-ICU glucose management in critically ill patients may have positive impact on outcomes

Monitoring and maintaining glucose levels of critically ill patients after admission from ICU through general care and discharge from the hospital may have positive impact on outcomes, according to findings published in the July 7, 2017 issue of the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

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Transfusion Summary

Patients with anemia require blood transfusions if their anemia is not managed well by their dialysis center. This information shows whether FMC - Fairmont's rate of transfusions is better than expected, as expected, or worse than expected, compared to other centers that treat similar patients.

Standard Transfusion Summary Ratio (STrR) Year January, 2016 - December, 2016
Patients in facility's Transfusion Summary 85
Transfusion Rate in facility61 (As Expected)
Transfusion Rate: Upper Confidence Limit120.3
Transfusion Rate: Lower Confidence Limit33.6

News Archive

Osteoporosis in women - previous vertebral fracture equals increased long-term risk for new fracture

Over a 15 year period, women with low bone mineral density and a previous vertebral fracture had an increased risk of a new vertebral fracture compared to women with normal bone mineral density and no previous fracture, according to a study in the December 19 issue of JAMA.

Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi accepts role as UNAIDS ambassador

"Nobel peace prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi has accepted a new role with UNAIDS to advance efforts to eliminate stigma and discrimination against those affected by the epidemic," the U.N. News Centre reports.

Attaching cartilage to polydioxanone plates facilitates corrective surgery on nasal septum

Attaching cartilage to plates made of the resorbable material polydioxanone appears to facilitate corrective surgery on the nasal septum, the thin cartilage separating the two airways, according to a report in the January/February issue of Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

New mechanism could explain how immune cancer cells migrate in various fluid-filled niches

Human white blood cells, known as leukocytes, swim using a newly described mechanism called molecular paddling, researchers report in the September 15th issue of Biophysical Journal.

Post-ICU glucose management in critically ill patients may have positive impact on outcomes

Monitoring and maintaining glucose levels of critically ill patients after admission from ICU through general care and discharge from the hospital may have positive impact on outcomes, according to findings published in the July 7, 2017 issue of the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

Read more Medical News

› Verified 8 days ago

Survival Summary

The rate of mortality show you whether patients who were being treated regularly at FMC - Fairmont lived longer than expected (better than expected), don’t live as long as expected (worse than expected), or lived as long as expected (as expected), compared to similar patients treated at other facilities.

Standard Survival Summary Ratio(SIR) YearJanuary, 2013 - December, 2016
Patients in facility's Survival Summary462
Mortality Rate in facility16.3 (As Expected)
Mortality Rate: Upper Confidence Limit20.4
Mortality Rate: Lower Confidence Limit12.8

News Archive

Osteoporosis in women - previous vertebral fracture equals increased long-term risk for new fracture

Over a 15 year period, women with low bone mineral density and a previous vertebral fracture had an increased risk of a new vertebral fracture compared to women with normal bone mineral density and no previous fracture, according to a study in the December 19 issue of JAMA.

Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi accepts role as UNAIDS ambassador

"Nobel peace prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi has accepted a new role with UNAIDS to advance efforts to eliminate stigma and discrimination against those affected by the epidemic," the U.N. News Centre reports.

Attaching cartilage to polydioxanone plates facilitates corrective surgery on nasal septum

Attaching cartilage to plates made of the resorbable material polydioxanone appears to facilitate corrective surgery on the nasal septum, the thin cartilage separating the two airways, according to a report in the January/February issue of Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

New mechanism could explain how immune cancer cells migrate in various fluid-filled niches

Human white blood cells, known as leukocytes, swim using a newly described mechanism called molecular paddling, researchers report in the September 15th issue of Biophysical Journal.

Post-ICU glucose management in critically ill patients may have positive impact on outcomes

Monitoring and maintaining glucose levels of critically ill patients after admission from ICU through general care and discharge from the hospital may have positive impact on outcomes, according to findings published in the July 7, 2017 issue of the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

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Osteoporosis in women - previous vertebral fracture equals increased long-term risk for new fracture

Over a 15 year period, women with low bone mineral density and a previous vertebral fracture had an increased risk of a new vertebral fracture compared to women with normal bone mineral density and no previous fracture, according to a study in the December 19 issue of JAMA.

Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi accepts role as UNAIDS ambassador

"Nobel peace prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi has accepted a new role with UNAIDS to advance efforts to eliminate stigma and discrimination against those affected by the epidemic," the U.N. News Centre reports.

Attaching cartilage to polydioxanone plates facilitates corrective surgery on nasal septum

Attaching cartilage to plates made of the resorbable material polydioxanone appears to facilitate corrective surgery on the nasal septum, the thin cartilage separating the two airways, according to a report in the January/February issue of Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

New mechanism could explain how immune cancer cells migrate in various fluid-filled niches

Human white blood cells, known as leukocytes, swim using a newly described mechanism called molecular paddling, researchers report in the September 15th issue of Biophysical Journal.

Post-ICU glucose management in critically ill patients may have positive impact on outcomes

Monitoring and maintaining glucose levels of critically ill patients after admission from ICU through general care and discharge from the hospital may have positive impact on outcomes, according to findings published in the July 7, 2017 issue of the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

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