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Hardin Medical Center

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At a glance

Hardin Medical Center carries a 2-star CMS overall rating — below the national norm.

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 Limit—Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days—Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases—Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases—Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)—Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit—Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days210Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.104Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)—Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit—Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures—Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases—Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases—Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy—Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit—Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days5819Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases0.114Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases0Not available
MRSA Bacteremia—Not available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.047Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit4.648Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days5819Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases1.061Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases1Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.943Same as 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 patients—Not available—
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate5.8Worse than national185
Death rate for heart attack patients—Not available—
Death rate for CABG surgery patients—Not available—
Death rate for COPD patients12.1Same as national34
Death rate for heart failure patients—Not available—
Death rate for pneumonia patients19.8Same as national107
Death rate for stroke patients—Not available—
Pressure ulcer rate0.55Same as national464
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications—Not available—
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.20Same as national660
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.27Same as national651
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.33Same as national42
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate—Not available—
Postoperative respiratory failure rate—Not available—
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.46Same as national43
Postoperative sepsis rate—Not available—
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate—Not available—
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.06Same as national34
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.97Same 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—Not available—
Hospital return days for heart failure patients—Not available—
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients17.9Not available112
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)15.1Same as national249
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)12.6Same as national323
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy10.6Same as national48
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy5.8Same as national48
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery—Not available—
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate—Not available—
Rate of readmission for CABG—Not available—
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients18.3Same as national37
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate—Not available—
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement—Not available—
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate16.2Same as national112

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 rating4194
Doctor communication - star rating4194
Communication about medicines - star rating3194
Discharge information - star rating3194
Cleanliness - star rating4194
Quietness - star rating4194
Overall hospital rating - star rating3194
Recommend hospital - star rating3194
Summary star rating4194

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 volumelow—
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 vaccination55504
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 better163420
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 better29833
Left before being seen114932
Head CT results——
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients9375
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery——
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)——
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing10597
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock69129
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle5929
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle6913
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle85129
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle9367
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy——
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter——
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2——
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis92719
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 Hardin Medical Center rated?
Hardin Medical Center has a 2 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Hardin Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes. Hardin Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Hardin Medical Center located?
Hardin Medical Center is located at 935 Wayne Road, Savannah, TN 38372.
What type of hospital is Hardin Medical Center?
Hardin Medical Center is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Government - Local).

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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