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Bmh-Golden Triangle

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At a glance

Bmh-Golden Triangle carries a 3-star CMS overall rating — in line with the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 6 and worse on 0. For 30-day readmissions, it beats the national rate on 0 measures and trails on 3.

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 LimitSame as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.385Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days2285Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2.163Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.000Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.108Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2.121Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days3169Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases3.116Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.642Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.206Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit2.199Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures136Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases3.713Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases3Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.808Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitSame as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit2.088Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures153Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases1.435Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy0.000Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.184Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit3.623Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days33307Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases1.824Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases2Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia1.096Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.004Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.393Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days31360Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases12.541Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases1Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.080Better 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 patients3.9Same as national27
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate4.2Same as national1206
Death rate for heart attack patients14.1Same as national168
Death rate for CABG surgery patients2.5Same as national41
Death rate for COPD patients8.3Same as national90
Death rate for heart failure patients14.7Same as national316
Death rate for pneumonia patients18.8Same as national460
Death rate for stroke patients13.6Same as national165
Pressure ulcer rate1.38Worse than national3810
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications166.24Same as national74
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.25Same as national5242
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.26Same as national5324
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate1.76Same as national1112
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.51Same as national335
Postoperative respiratory failure rate10.31Same as national348
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate2.55Same as national1182
Postoperative sepsis rate5.46Same as national318
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.75Same as national344
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.25Same as national852
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite1.20Same 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-5.7Not available176
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-15.3Not available400
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients-9.3Not available516
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)15.1Same as national1927
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)13.4Same as national71
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy17Worse than national222
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy8Worse than national222
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1.4Worse than national338
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate13Same as national176
Rate of readmission for CABG9.5Same as national39
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients18.5Same as national106
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate19.5Same as national400
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacementNot available
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate15.4Same as national516

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 rating5711
Doctor communication - star rating4711
Communication about medicines - star rating4711
Discharge information - star rating5711
Cleanliness - star rating3711
Quietness - star rating5711
Overall hospital rating - star rating4711
Recommend hospital - star rating4711
Summary star rating4711

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 vaccination891722
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 better143560
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 better141533
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better17923
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 seen063976
Head CT results7827
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 Prescribing112809
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock77467
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle77150
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle9496
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle87468
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle99303
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy98166
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2100127
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis983590
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 Bmh-Golden Triangle rated?
Bmh-Golden Triangle has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Bmh-Golden Triangle have emergency services?
Yes. Bmh-Golden Triangle operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Bmh-Golden Triangle located?
Bmh-Golden Triangle is located at 2520 5th Street N, Columbus, MS 39705.
What type of hospital is Bmh-Golden Triangle?
Bmh-Golden Triangle 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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