Acute Care Hospitals · Voluntary non-profit - Other
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
- 3600 Joseph Siewick Drive, Fairfax, VA 22033
- (703) 391-4170
- Acute Care Hospitals
At a glance
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital carries a 5-star CMS overall rating — above 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 | — | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.539 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 2189 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 1.947 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 0 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.000 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | — | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.811 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 3650 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 3.693 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 0 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.000 | Better than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.117 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.256 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 242 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 6.500 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 3 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0.462 | 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 | 30 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 0.232 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 1 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | — | Not available |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | — | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.763 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 47465 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 1.699 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 0 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.000 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.076 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.459 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 38297 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 24.121 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 5 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.207 | 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 | 4.2 | Same as national | 52 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 3.4 | Better than national | 1505 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 12.6 | Same as national | 48 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | — | Not available | — |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 6.9 | Same as national | 65 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 9.9 | Same as national | 388 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 16.1 | Same as national | 407 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 11.3 | Same as national | 132 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 0.17 | Same as national | 4204 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 169.79 | Same as national | 61 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.17 | Same as national | 5381 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.30 | Same as national | 5412 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.23 | Same as national | 1186 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.43 | Same as national | 666 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 8.05 | Same as national | 669 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.32 | Same as national | 1299 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 7.15 | Same as national | 625 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 1.55 | Same as national | 500 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.09 | Same as national | 1440 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.87 | 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 | — | Not available | — |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -24.2 | Not available | 416 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 27.7 | Not available | 421 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 14.3 | Same as national | 2342 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 10.9 | Same as national | 3600 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 10.5 | Same as national | 25 |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 5.4 | Same as national | 25 |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1.1 | Same as national | 1203 |
| 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) patients | 17.7 | Same as national | 68 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 16.5 | Better than national | 416 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 5.2 | Same as national | 50 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 17.4 | Same as national | 421 |
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 | 650 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 3 | 650 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 3 | 650 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 4 | 650 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 4 | 650 |
| Quietness - star rating | 3 | 650 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 4 | 650 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 5 | 650 |
| Summary star rating | 4 | 650 |
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 | 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 Hyperglycemia | 11 | 6701 |
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia | 1 | 1184 |
| Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events | — | — |
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination | 98 | 3156 |
| 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 | 167 | 405 |
| 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 | 168 | 380 |
| 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 | 14 |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better | 232 | 12 |
| Left before being seen | 1 | 56114 |
| Head CT results | — | — |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 67 | 207 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | — | — |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 10 | 2425 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 65 | 310 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 79 | 140 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | 90 | 88 |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 81 | 312 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 93 | 174 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | 100 | 77 |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | — | — |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | 99 | 70 |
| 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.
| 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 Inova Fair Oaks Hospital rated?
- Inova Fair Oaks Hospital has a 5 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does Inova Fair Oaks Hospital have emergency services?
- According to CMS records, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital does not report a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is Inova Fair Oaks Hospital located?
- Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is located at 3600 Joseph Siewick Drive, Fairfax, VA 22033.
- What type of hospital is Inova Fair Oaks Hospital?
- Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Other).
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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.