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Broward Health North

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At a glance

Broward Health North 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 24 and worse on 0. For 30-day readmissions, it beats the national rate on 0 measures and trails on 1.

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 Limit0.041Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.814Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days6288Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases8.118Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.246Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.025Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.502Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days5769Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases13.163Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.152Better than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.527Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit3.187Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures103Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases3.477Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases5Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery1.438Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures26Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.218Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.049Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit0.970Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days79882Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases6.815Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases2Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia0.293Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.001Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.098Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days79882Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases50.386Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases1Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.020Better 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 patients4.4Same as national69
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate4.5Same as national958
Death rate for heart attack patients13.2Same as national71
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patients8.6Same as national70
Death rate for heart failure patients9.6Same as national172
Death rate for pneumonia patients15.7Same as national269
Death rate for stroke patients11.1Same as national194
Pressure ulcer rate0.63Same as national3804
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications154.22Same as national60
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.34Same as national4388
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.31Same as national4235
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.25Same as national755
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.60Same as national132
Postoperative respiratory failure rate10.69Same as national139
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.16Same as national790
Postoperative sepsis rate5.53Same as national125
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.69Same as national115
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.17Same as national689
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 patients12.9Not available60
Hospital return days for heart failure patients101.7Not available194
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients34.9Not available278
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)15.7Same as national1751
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)12.6Same as national133
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy10.2Same as national33
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy5.8Same as national33
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery0.9Same as national145
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate13.4Same as national60
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients18.3Same as national71
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate24.3Worse than national194
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement6Same as national54
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate17.3Same as national278

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 rating2659
Doctor communication - star rating2659
Communication about medicines - star rating2659
Discharge information - star rating2659
Cleanliness - star rating3659
Quietness - star rating2659
Overall hospital rating - star rating2659
Recommend hospital - star rating3659
Summary star rating2659

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 volumehigh
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 vaccination863168
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 better190384
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 better187363
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better31221
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 seen059563
Head CT results
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients9573
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing151870
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock67157
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle7355
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle8834
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle89158
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle87104
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy97302
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter7173
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 289302
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 North rated?
Broward Health North has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Broward Health North have emergency services?
Yes. Broward Health North operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Broward Health North located?
Broward Health North is located at 201 E Sample Rd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33064.
What type of hospital is Broward Health North?
Broward Health North 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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