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Bryn Mawr Hospital

5 / 5

At a glance

Bryn Mawr Hospital carries a 5-star CMS overall rating — above 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 Limit0.008Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.758Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days6327Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases6.506Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases1Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.154Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.408Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.667Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days7299Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases9.113Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases8Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.878Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.014Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit1.341Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures155Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases3.679Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases1Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.272Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures99Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.801Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases3Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.016Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit1.581Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days72181Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases3.119Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases1Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.321Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.183Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.643Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days63460Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases27.730Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases10Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.361Better 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 patients2.9Same as national337
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate3.5Better than national2319
Death rate for heart attack patients12.3Same as national133
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patients5.8Better than national171
Death rate for heart failure patients11.8Same as national675
Death rate for pneumonia patients14.9Same as national713
Death rate for stroke patients13.1Same as national357
Pressure ulcer rate0.47Same as national7324
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications168.59Same as national72
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.22Same as national9157
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.23Same as national9433
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate1.78Same as national2013
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.43Same as national1090
Postoperative respiratory failure rate6.13Same as national1103
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.46Same as national2121
Postoperative sepsis rate4.50Same as national1069
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.61Same as national520
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.18Same as national1606
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.82Same 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 patients9.8Not available117
Hospital return days for heart failure patients12Not available718
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients-17.9Not available725
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)15Same as national3924
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)12Same as national702
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy8.9Same as national176
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy5Same as national176
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1Same as national979
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate14.3Same as national117
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients19Same as national206
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate21.4Same as national718
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement5.9Same as national324
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate14.9Same as national725

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 rating41552
Doctor communication - star rating31552
Communication about medicines - star rating31552
Discharge information - star rating41552
Cleanliness - star rating21552
Quietness - star rating31552
Overall hospital rating - star rating41552
Recommend hospital - star rating51552
Summary star rating41552

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 vaccination1002504
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 better221402
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 better207366
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better41035
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 seen152962
Head CT results
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients99152
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)5833
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing133541
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock60796
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle71237
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle90124
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle72796
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle97375
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy98254
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter8175
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 297222
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 Bryn Mawr Hospital rated?
Bryn Mawr Hospital has a 5 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Bryn Mawr Hospital have emergency services?
Yes. Bryn Mawr Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Bryn Mawr Hospital located?
Bryn Mawr Hospital is located at 130 South Bryn Mawr Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010.
What type of hospital is Bryn Mawr Hospital?
Bryn Mawr Hospital 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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