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Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital

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At a glance

Intermountain Health Utah Valley 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 24 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.

MeasureScoreCompared to national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.047Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.502Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days14507Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases16.270Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases3Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.184Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.053Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.568Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days11587Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases14.372Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases3Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.209Better than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.179Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit1.917Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures155Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases4.259Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases3Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.704Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures87Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.682Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.009Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit0.876Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days97207Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases5.629Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases1Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia0.178Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.140Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.438Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days75440Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases46.576Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases12Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.258Better 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 patients3.1Same as national70
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate3.9Same as national1789
Death rate for heart attack patients11.1Same as national329
Death rate for CABG surgery patients2.6Same as national98
Death rate for COPD patientsNot available
Death rate for heart failure patients12.4Same as national308
Death rate for pneumonia patients17.7Same as national321
Death rate for stroke patients13.8Same as national299
Pressure ulcer rate0.43Same as national4751
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications174.64Same as national127
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.18Same as national6015
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.29Same as national6148
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.73Same as national2100
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.43Same as national949
Postoperative respiratory failure rate6.21Same as national914
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate2.09Same as national2266
Postoperative sepsis rate4.73Same as national920
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.56Same as national465
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.20Same as national1217
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.77Same 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-18.2Not available391
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-20.4Not available352
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients-2.1Not available335
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)13.3Better than national2821
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)14.5Same as national665
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy10.7Same as national46
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy5.1Same as national46
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1Same as national456
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate11.8Same as national391
Rate of readmission for CABG8.9Same as national96
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patientsNot available
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate17.1Same as national352
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement5Same as national74
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate15.6Same as national335

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 rating41500
Doctor communication - star rating41500
Communication about medicines - star rating31500
Discharge information - star rating51500
Cleanliness - star rating41500
Quietness - star rating41500
Overall hospital rating - star rating41500
Recommend hospital - star rating51500
Summary star rating41500

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 volumehigh
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 Hyperglycemia619841
Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia14171
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination897512
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 better165498
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 better162466
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better20823
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better21911
Left before being seen149164
Head CT results3611
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients99120
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing165868
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock72148
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle6739
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle9418
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle85148
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle9485
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis1001036

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 Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital rated?
Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital has a 5 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital have emergency services?
Yes. Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital located?
Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital is located at 1034 North 500 West, Provo, UT 84604.
What type of hospital is Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital?
Intermountain Health Utah Valley 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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