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Herrin Hospital

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At a glance

Herrin Hospital carries a 1-star CMS overall rating — below the national norm. For 30-day readmissions, it beats the national rate on 0 measures and trails on 1.

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 Limit0.170Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit3.347Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days2846Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases1.974Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)1.013Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.630Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit3.810Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days4158Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2.909Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases5Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)1.719Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures33Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases0.788Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases2Not available
SSI - Colon SurgeryNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures5Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.041Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.953Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit7.238Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days24255Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases1.333Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases4Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia3.001Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.095Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit1.016Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days24255Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases8.039Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases3Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.373Same 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 patients4.9Same as national146
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate4.8Same as national739
Death rate for heart attack patients13.8Same as national32
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patients9.3Same as national182
Death rate for heart failure patients11.8Same as national238
Death rate for pneumonia patients18.5Same as national348
Death rate for stroke patients11.3Same as national113
Pressure ulcer rate0.61Same as national2977
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications158.59Same as national25
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.19Same as national3642
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.28Same as national3576
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.49Same as national444
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.64Same as national109
Postoperative respiratory failure rate8.79Same as national112
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate4.15Same as national468
Postoperative sepsis rate5.05Same as national109
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.72Same as national84
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.23Same as national468
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite1.00Same 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 patientsNot available
Hospital return days for heart failure patients36.7Not available261
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients28.6Not available345
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)17Worse than national1171
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)12.7Same as national458
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapyNot available
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapyNot available
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1.1Same as national218
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission RateNot available
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients19.6Same as national202
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate19.8Same as national261
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement6.4Same as national108
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate17.2Same as national345

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 rating3373
Doctor communication - star rating3373
Communication about medicines - star rating2373
Discharge information - star rating2373
Cleanliness - star rating4373
Quietness - star rating3373
Overall hospital rating - star rating3373
Recommend hospital - star rating4373
Summary star rating3373

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 Hypoglycemia11364
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination981099
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 better184503
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 better171443
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better30220
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better26440
Left before being seen227911
Head CT results10012
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients8015
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing261636
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock39145
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle3650
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle5014
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle71145
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle9067
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy97119
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis99446

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 Herrin Hospital rated?
Herrin Hospital has a 1 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Herrin Hospital have emergency services?
Yes. Herrin Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Herrin Hospital located?
Herrin Hospital is located at 201 S 14th St, Herrin, IL 62948.
What type of hospital is Herrin Hospital?
Herrin 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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