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Mercyone Siouxland Medical Center

2 / 5

At a glance

Mercyone Siouxland Medical Center carries a 2-star CMS overall rating — below the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 6 and worse 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 Limit0.173Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit3.406Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days2078Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases1.940Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)1.031Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.081Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.588Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days4185Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases4.162Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.481Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures16Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases0.400Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Colon SurgeryNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures7Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.061Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.033Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit3.219Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days25040Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases1.532Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases1Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.653Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.116Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.880Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days25040Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases10.959Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases4Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.365Better 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 patients4.5Same as national43
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate4.6Same as national855
Death rate for heart attack patients13.7Same as national119
Death rate for CABG surgery patients3.2Same as national43
Death rate for COPD patients6.5Same as national49
Death rate for heart failure patients13.3Same as national187
Death rate for pneumonia patients14.9Same as national283
Death rate for stroke patients14.8Same as national109
Pressure ulcer rate0.78Same as national2723
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications178.20Same as national92
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.29Same as national3554
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.27Same as national3442
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.71Same as national1157
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.84Same as national426
Postoperative respiratory failure rate21.40Worse than national453
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate4.23Same as national1209
Postoperative sepsis rate6.17Same as national415
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.66Same as national148
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate0.89Same as national562
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite1.44Worse than 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-3.4Not available126
Hospital return days for heart failure patients6.9Not available223
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients16.1Not available308
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)15.1Same as national1361
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)13.9Same as national792
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 surgery1Same as national158
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate13.7Same as national126
Rate of readmission for CABG10.9Same as national40
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients17.3Same as national53
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate19.9Same as national223
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement4.2Same as national39
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate17Same as national308

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 rating2669
Doctor communication - star rating2669
Communication about medicines - star rating1669
Discharge information - star rating3669
Cleanliness - star rating3669
Quietness - star rating2669
Overall hospital rating - star rating2669
Recommend hospital - star rating2669
Summary star rating2669

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 Hypoglycemia
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination312579
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 better204395
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 better198363
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better30021
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better30611
Left before being seen223069
Head CT results
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients100122
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing201449
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock6398
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle6831
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle8298
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle9863
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy9583
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis94617

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 Mercyone Siouxland Medical Center rated?
Mercyone Siouxland Medical Center has a 2 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Mercyone Siouxland Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes. Mercyone Siouxland Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Mercyone Siouxland Medical Center located?
Mercyone Siouxland Medical Center is located at 801 5th St, Sioux City, IA 51101.
What type of hospital is Mercyone Siouxland Medical Center?
Mercyone Siouxland 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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