JCIPatientSafety.orgHospital Quality Directory

Acute Care Hospitals · Physician

Baylor Scott and White Surgical Hospital at Sherma

3 / 5

At a glance

Baylor Scott and White Surgical Hospital at Sherma carries a 3-star CMS overall rating — in line with the national norm.

Healthcare-Associated Infections

lower is better · 36 measures reported

Rates of infections patients can acquire while receiving care, such as central-line and catheter-associated infections, MRSA, and C. difficile.

MeasureScoreCompared to national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit—Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days81Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.048Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)—Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit—Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days136Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.045Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)—Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit—Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit1.961Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures51Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases1.528Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases0Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.000Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures7Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.056Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy—Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit—Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days1752Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases0.020Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases0Not available
MRSA Bacteremia—Not available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit—Not available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days1752Not available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases0.219Not available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases0Not available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)—Not available

Complications & Deaths

lower is better · 20 measures reported

Rates of serious complications (like hip/knee replacement problems or accidental cuts during surgery) and 30-day mortality rates for common conditions.

MeasureScoreCompared to nationalSample
Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients5Same as national112
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate4.1Same as national71
Death rate for heart attack patients—Not available—
Death rate for CABG surgery patients—Not available—
Death rate for COPD patients—Not available—
Death rate for heart failure patients—Not available—
Death rate for pneumonia patients—Not available—
Death rate for stroke patients—Not available—
Pressure ulcer rate0.60Same as national108
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications—Not available—
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.21Same as national226
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.27Same as national235
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.25Same as national204
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.64Same as national189
Postoperative respiratory failure rate7.72Same as national188
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.27Same as national206
Postoperative sepsis rate4.77Same as national167
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.75Same as national57
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.00Same as national98
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.91Same as national—

Unplanned Hospital Visits & Readmissions

lower is better · 14 measures reported

How often patients return to the hospital unexpectedly within 30 days of discharge — a marker of care quality and discharge planning.

MeasureScoreCompared to nationalSample
Hospital return days for heart attack patients—Not available—
Hospital return days for heart failure patients—Not available—
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients—Not available—
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)14.9Same as national92
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)13.1Same as national1032
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy—Not available—
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy—Not available—
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery0.9Same as national347
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate—Not available—
Rate of readmission for CABG—Not available—
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients—Not available—
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate—Not available—
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement5.7Same as national87
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate—Not available—

Patient Experience (HCAHPS)

higher is better · 9 measures reported

What patients say about their hospital stay — communication with nurses and doctors, responsiveness, cleanliness, pain management, and whether they would recommend the hospital.

MeasureScoreSample
Nurse communication - star rating—69
Doctor communication - star rating—69
Communication about medicines - star rating—69
Discharge information - star rating—69
Cleanliness - star rating—69
Quietness - star rating—69
Overall hospital rating - star rating—69
Recommend hospital - star rating—69
Summary star rating—69

Timely & Effective Care

higher is better (unless a wait time) · 30 measures reported

How consistently hospitals follow recommended care processes — for example, giving heart-attack patients aspirin on arrival, or the average time spent in the emergency department.

MeasureScoreSample
Emergency department volumelow—
Global Malnutrition Composite Score——
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Diagnosis Documented——
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Risk Screening——
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutrition Assessment——
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutritional Care Plan——
Hospital Harm - Severe Hyperglycemia10159
Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia058
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events——
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination82355
Average (median) time all patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, including psychiatric/mental health patients and patients who were transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better126266
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric care/mental health patients. A lower number of minutes is better120237
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better——
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better24826
Left before being seen11377
Head CT results——
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients9842
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery——
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)——
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing1136
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock——
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle——
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle——
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle——
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle——
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy——
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter——
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2——
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis5580
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis——

Maternal Health

lower is better · 4 measures reported

Measures of maternal outcomes and safe delivery practices, including severe complications during childbirth.

MeasureScoreSample
Cesarean Birth——
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All)——
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases)——
Maternal Morbidity Structural MeasureNot Applicable (our hospital does not provide inpatient labor/delivery care)—

Frequently asked questions

How is Baylor Scott and White Surgical Hospital at Sherma rated?
Baylor Scott and White Surgical Hospital at Sherma has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Baylor Scott and White Surgical Hospital at Sherma have emergency services?
Yes. Baylor Scott and White Surgical Hospital at Sherma operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Baylor Scott and White Surgical Hospital at Sherma located?
Baylor Scott and White Surgical Hospital at Sherma is located at 3601 Calais Drive, Sherman, TX 75090.
What type of hospital is Baylor Scott and White Surgical Hospital at Sherma?
Baylor Scott and White Surgical Hospital at Sherma is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Physician).

Data as of 2026-06-14. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. This is public data provided for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. See our methodology and editorial policy.

Report an issue with this page