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Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire

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At a glance

Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire carries a 3-star CMS overall rating — in line with 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 LimitNot available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence LimitNot available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days1460Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.880Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence LimitNot available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence LimitNot available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days1245Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.679Not 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 Limit0.216Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit4.263Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures62Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases1.550Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases2Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery1.290Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures23Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.221Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases1Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days15683Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases0.446Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases0Not available
MRSA BacteremiaNot available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.983Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit2.947Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days14743Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases7.354Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases13Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)1.768Same 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 patientsNot available
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate4.2Same as national275
Death rate for heart attack patients10.7Same as national76
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patients11Same as national39
Death rate for heart failure patients11.3Same as national76
Death rate for pneumonia patients17.2Same as national117
Death rate for stroke patients13.3Same as national30
Pressure ulcer rate0.93Same as national1010
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complicationsNot available
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.20Same as national1197
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.26Same as national1221
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.22Same as national212
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.61Same as national95
Postoperative respiratory failure rate7.79Same as national96
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate4.07Same as national228
Postoperative sepsis rate5.61Same as national88
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.74Same as national71
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate0.99Same as national264
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite1.07Same 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-18.5Not available79
Hospital return days for heart failure patients26Not available78
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients33.6Not available113
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)14.1Same as national374
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)14.3Same as national867
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy10.4Same as national144
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy6.3Same as national144
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1Same as national405
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate12.5Same as national79
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients17.5Same as national38
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate20Same as national78
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacementNot available
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate16Same as national113

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 rating4774
Doctor communication - star rating3774
Communication about medicines - star rating2774
Discharge information - star rating4774
Cleanliness - star rating4774
Quietness - star rating4774
Overall hospital rating - star rating3774
Recommend hospital - star rating4774
Summary star rating3774

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 vaccination911392
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 better214646
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 better206600
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better27618
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better45229
Left before being seen513318
Head CT results5413
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients10094
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing9590
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock77139
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle9734
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle10012
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle86139
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle8580
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy9431
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 29327
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.

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 Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire rated?
Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire have emergency services?
Yes. Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire located?
Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire is located at 2310 Craig Rd, Eau Claire, WI 54701.
What type of hospital is Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire?
Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire 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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