Safety Metrics
0
Mortality Better Than National
β Average
2
Safety Measures Better
β Better
0
Readmission Better
β Average
0
Complications Better
β Average
0
Unplanned Visits Better
β Average
12
Infection Control Better
β Better
Performance vs National Average
Overall Safety Score
3.3/10
Mortality Performance
Average
Patient Safety
Better
Readmission Rate
Average
Patient Experience
β
β
βββ
Infection Control
Better
Hospital Information
Address
462 Grider Street
Buffalo, NY 14215
Buffalo, NY 14215
Phone
(716) 898-3936
Hospital Type
Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership
Voluntary non-profit - Other
Emergency Services
β Yes
Birth Friendly
No
About Erie County Medical Center
Erie County Medical Center is a acute care hospitals located in Buffalo, NY. Based on official data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), this hospital has received a HospitalSafe Safety Score of 3.3/10 (Grade F).
The hospital offers emergency services. CMS has rated this hospital 2 out of 5 stars.
Is Erie County Medical Center Safe?
According to CMS Medicare data, Erie County Medical Center performs at or below the national average on multiple safety measures. With 0 mortality measures, 2 patient safety measures, and 12 infection control measures performing better than the national rate, this hospital has areas for improvement compared to top-rated facilities.