Acute Care Hospitals · Proprietary
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center
- 3100 Channing Way, Idaho Falls, ID 83404
- (208) 529-6111
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
Eastern Idaho Regional 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 12 and worse on 0. For 30-day readmissions, it beats the national rate on 1 measure and trails 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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national |
|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.160 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.218 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 6404 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 7.921 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 4 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.505 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.040 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.779 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 5716 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 8.477 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 2 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.236 | Better than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.036 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 3.546 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 54 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 1.391 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 1 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0.719 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 61 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 0.515 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 0 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | — | Not available |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.017 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.690 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 45839 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 2.919 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 1 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.343 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.003 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.278 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 40824 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 17.719 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 1 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.056 | 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 | 3.5 | Same as national | 25 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 3.8 | Same as national | 1226 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 10.4 | Same as national | 254 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 5.5 | Same as national | 68 |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 9.3 | Same as national | 45 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 14 | Same as national | 184 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 18.3 | Same as national | 243 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 16.2 | Same as national | 245 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 0.18 | Same as national | 3158 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 184.65 | Same as national | 81 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.26 | Same as national | 4341 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.23 | Same as national | 4370 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.17 | Same as national | 1310 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.46 | Same as national | 505 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 11.60 | Same as national | 508 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.04 | Same as national | 1310 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 3.96 | Same as national | 487 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 1.66 | Same as national | 245 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 0.89 | Same as national | 759 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.84 | 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 | -4 | Not available | 288 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -25 | Not available | 203 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -19.3 | Not available | 244 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 12.9 | Better than national | 1868 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 12.9 | Same as national | 153 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 10.8 | Same as national | 55 |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 6.1 | Same as national | 55 |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1.3 | Same as national | 331 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 12.2 | Same as national | 288 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 11 | Same as national | 62 |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 17.5 | Same as national | 45 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 18 | Same as national | 203 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 5.5 | Same as national | 25 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 14.7 | Same as national | 244 |
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 | 3 | 555 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 3 | 555 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 2 | 555 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 3 | 555 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 3 | 555 |
| Quietness - star rating | 3 | 555 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 3 | 555 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 3 | 555 |
| Summary star rating | 3 | 555 |
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 | medium | — |
| 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 | 70 | 2069 |
| 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 | 133 | 433 |
| 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 | 132 | 408 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 150 | 24 |
| 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 | 36319 |
| Head CT results | — | — |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 92 | 93 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | 42 | 26 |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 17 | 3252 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 77 | 132 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 69 | 42 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | 96 | 27 |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 91 | 132 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 96 | 93 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | — | — |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | — | — |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | 93 | 177 |
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | 91 | 3950 |
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | 96 | 1269 |
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 Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center rated?
- Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center have emergency services?
- Yes. Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center located?
- Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is located at 3100 Channing Way, Idaho Falls, ID 83404.
- What type of hospital is Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center?
- Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Proprietary).
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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.