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Bethesda Hospital East

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At a glance

Bethesda Hospital East carries a 2-star CMS overall rating — below the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 12 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 Limit0.277Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.422Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days8370Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases8.779Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases6Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.683Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.036Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.711Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days7735Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases9.294Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.215Better than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.129Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit1.376Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures243Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases5.932Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases3Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.506Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures120Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.935Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases2Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.146Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit1.565Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days98479Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases5.218Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases3Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.575Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.154Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.507Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days88058Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases37.681Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases11Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.292Better 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 patients4.1Same as national45
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate4.8Same as national2588
Death rate for heart attack patients13.4Same as national265
Death rate for CABG surgery patients2.6Same as national57
Death rate for COPD patients13.2Worse than national214
Death rate for heart failure patients13Same as national537
Death rate for pneumonia patients16.9Same as national824
Death rate for stroke patients10.5Same as national175
Pressure ulcer rate0.50Same as national7239
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications118.02Better than national112
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.20Same as national9163
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.26Same as national9301
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.29Same as national2270
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.69Same as national592
Postoperative respiratory failure rate10.55Same as national619
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.91Same as national2361
Postoperative sepsis rate6.75Same as national553
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.81Same as national538
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate0.90Same as national1736
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite1.05Same 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 patients24.6Not available279
Hospital return days for heart failure patients12.5Not available620
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients2.5Not available883
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)15.9Same as national4246
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)11.4Same as national413
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 surgery0.9Same as national788
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate14.5Same as national279
Rate of readmission for CABG10.1Same as national56
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients18.4Same as national234
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate20.3Same as national620
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement5.7Same as national53
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate15.8Same as national883

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 rating11044
Doctor communication - star rating21044
Communication about medicines - star rating11044
Discharge information - star rating21044
Cleanliness - star rating31044
Quietness - star rating31044
Overall hospital rating - star rating21044
Recommend hospital - star rating21044
Summary star rating21044

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 volumevery high
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 vaccination783840
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 better196383
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 better195374
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 better
Left before being seen177143
Head CT results
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients8526
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock74122
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle7341
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle10026
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle88123
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle9382
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis
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 MeasureYes

Frequently asked questions

How is Bethesda Hospital East rated?
Bethesda Hospital East has a 2 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Bethesda Hospital East have emergency services?
Yes. Bethesda Hospital East operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Bethesda Hospital East located?
Bethesda Hospital East is located at 2815 S Seacrest Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33435.
What type of hospital is Bethesda Hospital East?
Bethesda Hospital East is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Private).

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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