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Baylor Scott & White the Heart Hospital Plano

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At a glance

Baylor Scott & White the Heart Hospital Plano carries a 4-star CMS overall rating — above the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 6 and worse on 0.

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 LimitNot available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence LimitNot available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device DaysNot available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted CasesNot available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed CasesNot available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence LimitNot available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence LimitNot available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter DaysNot available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted CasesNot available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed CasesNot available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of ProceduresNot available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted CasesNot available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed CasesNot available
SSI - Colon SurgeryNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of ProceduresNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted CasesNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed CasesNot available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.045Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit4.475Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days38853Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases1.102Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases1Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.907Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.010Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.948Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days38853Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases5.203Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases1Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.192Better than national

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 patientsNot available
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate2.6Better than national1557
Death rate for heart attack patients9.2Better than national289
Death rate for CABG surgery patients1.7Same as national405
Death rate for COPD patientsNot available
Death rate for heart failure patients10.1Same as national533
Death rate for pneumonia patients14.1Same as national33
Death rate for stroke patientsNot available
Pressure ulcer rate0.22Same as national4058
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications192.35Same as national117
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.17Same as national4158
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.25Same as national5689
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate1.76Same as national2340
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.14Same as national1862
Postoperative respiratory failure rate5.45Better than national1848
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate2.95Same as national2937
Postoperative sepsis rate3.71Same as national1964
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate2.06Same as national82
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate0.89Same as national509
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.66Better than 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 patients0.1Not available433
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-14.3Not available642
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients-57.5Not available39
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)14.1Same as national2452
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)Not available
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapyNot available
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapyNot available
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1.2Same as national535
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate12.6Same as national433
Rate of readmission for CABG9Same as national403
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patientsNot available
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate18.8Same as national642
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacementNot available
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate15.2Same as national39

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 rating51917
Doctor communication - star rating41917
Communication about medicines - star rating41917
Discharge information - star rating51917
Cleanliness - star rating41917
Quietness - star rating51917
Overall hospital rating - star rating51917
Recommend hospital - star rating51917
Summary star rating51917

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 Hyperglycemia
Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination942541
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 better161404
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 better159386
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 better25216
Left before being seen110117
Head CT results
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing162199
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock5018
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle5018
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 Prophylaxis906003
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis973646

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 MeasureNo

Frequently asked questions

How is Baylor Scott & White the Heart Hospital Plano rated?
Baylor Scott & White the Heart Hospital Plano has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Baylor Scott & White the Heart Hospital Plano have emergency services?
Yes. Baylor Scott & White the Heart Hospital Plano operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Baylor Scott & White the Heart Hospital Plano located?
Baylor Scott & White the Heart Hospital Plano is located at 1100 Allied Drive, Plano, TX 75093.
What type of hospital is Baylor Scott & White the Heart Hospital Plano?
Baylor Scott & White the Heart Hospital Plano 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.

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