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Chi-St Vincent Infirmary

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At a glance

Chi-St Vincent Infirmary 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.

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 Limit0.202Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.915Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days14088Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases15.139Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases7Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.462Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.003Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.252Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days14619Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases19.546Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases1Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.051Better than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.182Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit1.102Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures371Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases10.061Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases5Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.497Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures35Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.287Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence LimitBetter than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit0.426Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days83142Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases7.034Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases0Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia0.000Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.046Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.278Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days83142Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases39.859Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases5Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.125Better 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 Rate3.6Same as national1798
Death rate for heart attack patients13.4Same as national118
Death rate for CABG surgery patients3.1Same as national254
Death rate for COPD patients9.6Same as national62
Death rate for heart failure patients11.8Same as national371
Death rate for pneumonia patients16.7Same as national258
Death rate for stroke patients13.9Same as national132
Pressure ulcer rate0.20Same as national5866
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications176.19Same as national212
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.26Same as national7178
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.34Same as national8147
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate3.93Worse than national2521
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.55Same as national1363
Postoperative respiratory failure rate13.07Same as national1463
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate2.83Same as national2884
Postoperative sepsis rate6.29Same as national1384
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.99Same as national740
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.02Same as national2205
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite1.02Same 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-16.5Not available217
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-15.2Not available455
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients17Not available302
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)14.7Same as national3091
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)13.3Same as national248
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy12.2Same as national135
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy5.2Same as national135
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1Same as national932
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate12.7Same as national217
Rate of readmission for CABG9.3Same as national247
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients17.7Same as national72
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate19.8Same as national455
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacementNot available
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate16.7Same as national302

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 rating2640
Doctor communication - star rating3640
Communication about medicines - star rating2640
Discharge information - star rating3640
Cleanliness - star rating1640
Quietness - star rating3640
Overall hospital rating - star rating2640
Recommend hospital - star rating3640
Summary star rating2640

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 vaccination712605
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 better188386
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 better183363
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better32917
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 seen132040
Head CT results
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 Prescribing193889
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock7254
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle7621
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle10014
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle8954
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle8936
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy93181
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis922824

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 Chi-St Vincent Infirmary rated?
Chi-St Vincent Infirmary has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Chi-St Vincent Infirmary have emergency services?
Yes. Chi-St Vincent Infirmary operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Chi-St Vincent Infirmary located?
Chi-St Vincent Infirmary is located at Two St Vincent Circle, Little Rock, AR 72205.
What type of hospital is Chi-St Vincent Infirmary?
Chi-St Vincent Infirmary 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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