Acute Care Hospitals · Voluntary non-profit - Private
Bryan Medical Center
- 1600 South 48th St, Lincoln, NE 68506
- (402) 481-1111
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
Bryan Medical Center 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 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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national |
|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.298 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.528 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 7693 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 8.169 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 6 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.734 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.141 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.505 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 4419 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 5.424 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 3 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.553 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.286 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.075 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 567 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 15.369 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 9 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0.586 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.251 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | 2.689 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 347 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 3.036 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 3 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | 0.988 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.448 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.687 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 157539 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 9.788 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 9 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.919 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.300 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.622 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 144081 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 66.039 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 29 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.439 | Better 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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients | 6.4 | Worse than national | 85 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4.3 | Same as national | 4335 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 15.2 | Worse than national | 507 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 3.6 | Same as national | 345 |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 9.2 | Same as national | 283 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 12.3 | Same as national | 734 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 18.9 | Worse than national | 768 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 16 | Worse than national | 596 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 0.50 | Same as national | 13096 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 181.52 | Same as national | 301 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.32 | Same as national | 16111 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.30 | Same as national | 16409 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.44 | Same as national | 5128 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.38 | Same as national | 2294 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 8.96 | Same as national | 2234 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.74 | Same as national | 5620 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 7.14 | Same as national | 2209 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 2.28 | Same as national | 1281 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.11 | Same as national | 3812 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.04 | Same 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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | 6.7 | Not available | 555 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -27.4 | Not available | 805 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -2.7 | Not available | 781 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 14.7 | Same as national | 7280 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 13.7 | Same as national | 418 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 10.7 | Same as national | 80 |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 5 | Same as national | 80 |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1.3 | Worse than national | 1495 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 13.8 | Same as national | 555 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 9.5 | Same as national | 336 |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 17.5 | Same as national | 295 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 17.9 | Same as national | 805 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 5.7 | Same as national | 84 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 16.4 | Same as national | 781 |
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.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse communication - star rating | 4 | 446 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 3 | 446 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 2 | 446 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 4 | 446 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 3 | 446 |
| Quietness - star rating | 3 | 446 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 4 | 446 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 5 | 446 |
| Summary star rating | 3 | 446 |
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.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency department volume | very 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 vaccination | 80 | 7430 |
| 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 better | 120 | 406 |
| 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 better | 117 | 378 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 166 | 28 |
| 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 seen | 0 | 103119 |
| Head CT results | — | — |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 98 | 56 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | 68 | 98 |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 22 | 7932 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 35 | 243 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 60 | 77 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | 90 | 29 |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 53 | 243 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 88 | 89 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | 100 | 450 |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | — | — |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | 95 | 346 |
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | 95 | 13217 |
| 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.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Cesarean Birth | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) | — | — |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure | Yes | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How is Bryan Medical Center rated?
- Bryan Medical Center has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does Bryan Medical Center have emergency services?
- Yes. Bryan Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is Bryan Medical Center located?
- Bryan Medical Center is located at 1600 South 48th St, Lincoln, NE 68506.
- What type of hospital is Bryan Medical Center?
- Bryan Medical Center is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Private).
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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.