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Christus St Michael Health System

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At a glance

Christus St Michael Health System 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 Limit0.106Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.137Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days6567Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases7.179Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases3Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.418Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.183Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.106Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days7348Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases10.023Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases5Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.499Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.073Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit1.433Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures159Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases4.610Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases2Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.434Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit0.319Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit3.411Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures255Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases2.394Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases3Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy1.253Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.172Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit1.309Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days91007Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases7.369Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases4Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.543Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.062Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.280Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days83728Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases49.379Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases7Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.142Better 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 patients2.6Same as national244
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate4.8Same as national1787
Death rate for heart attack patients13.4Same as national265
Death rate for CABG surgery patients3.5Same as national184
Death rate for COPD patients8.9Same as national214
Death rate for heart failure patients14.7Worse than national546
Death rate for pneumonia patients21.4Worse than national630
Death rate for stroke patients12.7Same as national238
Pressure ulcer rate0.14Same as national6381
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications204.88Same as national89
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.19Same as national7587
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.24Same as national7817
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.96Same as national1977
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.37Same as national816
Postoperative respiratory failure rate9.57Same as national801
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.33Same as national2025
Postoperative sepsis rate5.02Same as national784
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.87Same as national420
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.23Same as national1305
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.84Same 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 patients28.2Not available266
Hospital return days for heart failure patients6.7Not available610
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients10.2Not available644
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)14.8Same as national2805
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)13.7Same as national374
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy11.3Same as national270
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy4.4Same as national270
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery0.9Same as national466
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate14.8Same as national266
Rate of readmission for CABG10.6Same as national178
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients17.8Same as national259
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate19.5Same as national610
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement4.2Same as national231
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate16.2Same as national644

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 rating4542
Doctor communication - star rating4542
Communication about medicines - star rating3542
Discharge information - star rating3542
Cleanliness - star rating4542
Quietness - star rating3542
Overall hospital rating - star rating3542
Recommend hospital - star rating4542
Summary star rating4542

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 volumevery 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 Hyperglycemia421535
Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination813478
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 better159397
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 better154378
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better
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 seen376012
Head CT results6942
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients8650
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)7229
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing154357
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock73211
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle8271
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle9447
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle82212
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle9898
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy97296
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 292253
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 Christus St Michael Health System rated?
Christus St Michael Health System has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Christus St Michael Health System have emergency services?
Yes. Christus St Michael Health System operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Christus St Michael Health System located?
Christus St Michael Health System is located at 2600 St Michael Dr, Texarkana, TX 75503.
What type of hospital is Christus St Michael Health System?
Christus St Michael Health System is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Church).

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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