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Broward Health Imperial Point

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At a glance

Broward Health Imperial Point 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.

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 Limit0.025Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2.498Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days2180Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases1.974Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases1Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.507Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence LimitSame as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.539Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days1906Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases1.947Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.000Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.029Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit2.861Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures68Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases1.724Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases1Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.580Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit0.290Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit5.711Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures139Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases1.157Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases2Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy1.729Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence LimitSame as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit2.256Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days22889Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases1.328Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases0Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.000Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.004Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.406Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days22889Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases12.155Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases1Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.082Better 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 Rate4Same as national358
Death rate for heart attack patientsNot available
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patients10.8Same as national43
Death rate for heart failure patients10.5Same as national79
Death rate for pneumonia patients19Same as national157
Death rate for stroke patientsNot available
Pressure ulcer rate0.74Same as national1368
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complicationsNot available
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.19Same as national1870
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.25Same as national1887
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.18Same as national275
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.65Same as national69
Postoperative respiratory failure rate10.90Same as national71
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.09Same as national284
Postoperative sepsis rate4.92Same as national59
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.74Same as national90
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate0.96Same as national319
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite1.03Same 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 patientsNot available
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-8.5Not available92
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients23.6Not available164
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)14.7Same as national647
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)13.8Same as national323
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 surgery1Same as national97
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission RateNot available
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients17.9Same as national49
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate19.1Same as national92
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacementNot available
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate17Same as national164

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 rating2415
Doctor communication - star rating3415
Communication about medicines - star rating1415
Discharge information - star rating1415
Cleanliness - star rating2415
Quietness - star rating3415
Overall hospital rating - star rating3415
Recommend hospital - star rating4415
Summary star rating2415

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 volumemedium
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 vaccination811371
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 better144398
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 better136344
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better21729
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better22529
Left before being seen035142
Head CT results
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients97210
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing151044
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock7593
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle7929
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle8622
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle8993
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle9454
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy9841
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 29143
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 MeasureNot Applicable (our hospital does not provide inpatient labor/delivery care)

Frequently asked questions

How is Broward Health Imperial Point rated?
Broward Health Imperial Point has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Broward Health Imperial Point have emergency services?
According to CMS records, Broward Health Imperial Point does not report a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Broward Health Imperial Point located?
Broward Health Imperial Point is located at 6401 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308.
What type of hospital is Broward Health Imperial Point?
Broward Health Imperial Point is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Government - Hospital District or Authority).

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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