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Intermountain Medical Center

5 / 5

At a glance

Intermountain Medical Center carries a 5-star CMS overall rating — above the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 18 and worse on 0. For 30-day readmissions, it beats the national rate on 4 measures 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 Limit0.198Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.654Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days27232Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases29.226Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases11Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.376Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.414Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.000Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days24077Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases30.354Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases20Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.659Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.066Better than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit0.702Better than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures397Better than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases11.635Better than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases3Better than national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.258Better than national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitSame as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit1.414Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures219Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases2.118Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy0.000Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.337Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit1.380Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days154920Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases11.012Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases8Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.726Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.212Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.434Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days136145Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases97.378Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases30Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.308Better 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 patientsNot available
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate4Same as national2333
Death rate for heart attack patients8.6Better than national329
Death rate for CABG surgery patients2.3Same as national75
Death rate for COPD patients8.6Same as national75
Death rate for heart failure patients11.5Same as national592
Death rate for pneumonia patients16.8Same as national325
Death rate for stroke patients10.9Same as national367
Pressure ulcer rate0.70Same as national7132
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications166.02Same as national185
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.20Same as national8688
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.26Same as national9038
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.38Same as national2938
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.75Same as national1281
Postoperative respiratory failure rate7.14Same as national1300
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.19Same as national3287
Postoperative sepsis rate3.28Same as national1387
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.30Same as national847
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate0.77Same as national2129
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.86Same 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-45Not available396
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-55Not available690
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients-58Not available330
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)13.1Better than national3709
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)11.7Same as national1438
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy9Same as national206
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy6.3Same as national206
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery0.9Same as national770
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate10.3Better than national396
Rate of readmission for CABG10.4Same as national74
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients17.6Same as national87
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate14.6Better than national690
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacementNot available
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate13.4Better than national330

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 rating31264
Doctor communication - star rating31264
Communication about medicines - star rating21264
Discharge information - star rating41264
Cleanliness - star rating41264
Quietness - star rating31264
Overall hospital rating - star rating41264
Recommend hospital - star rating51264
Summary star rating31264

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 volumevery 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 Hyperglycemia641856
Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia18138
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination9112293
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 better214502
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 better210455
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better23737
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better34113
Left before being seen191221
Head CT results
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients92121
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)3549
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing138868
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock44179
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle4158
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle5922
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle72179
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle94100
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 Prophylaxis982518

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 Medical Center rated?
Intermountain Medical Center has a 5 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Intermountain Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes. Intermountain Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Intermountain Medical Center located?
Intermountain Medical Center is located at 5121 South Cottonwood Street, Murray, UT 84107.
What type of hospital is Intermountain Medical Center?
Intermountain Medical Center 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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