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Methodist Richardson Medical Center

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At a glance

Methodist Richardson Medical Center carries a 4-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.

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 Limit0.034Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.671Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days11899Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases9.849Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.203Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.072Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.771Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days11958Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases10.584Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases3Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.283Better than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.264Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit1.600Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures254Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases6.928Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases5Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.722Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures63Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.579Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.055Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit1.084Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days97284Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases6.098Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases2Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.328Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.106Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.371Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days95382Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases48.090Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases10Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.208Better 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 national1256
Death rate for heart attack patients13.7Same as national154
Death rate for CABG surgery patients2.8Same as national50
Death rate for COPD patients9.1Same as national81
Death rate for heart failure patients11.2Same as national262
Death rate for pneumonia patients18.1Same as national349
Death rate for stroke patients15.3Same as national240
Pressure ulcer rate0.97Same as national4756
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications188.65Same as national96
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.29Same as national5177
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.22Same as national5349
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.46Same as national1472
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate2.04Same as national486
Postoperative respiratory failure rate8.69Same as national474
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate2.91Same as national1483
Postoperative sepsis rate4.76Same as national457
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate2.06Same as national525
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate0.65Same as national1298
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite1.05Same 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-0.6Not available155
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-1.2Not available282
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients10.5Not available342
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)15.3Same as national2094
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)13.9Same as national260
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy8.8Same as national161
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy4.5Same as national161
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1.1Same as national263
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate13.2Same as national155
Rate of readmission for CABG9.9Same as national47
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients18Same as national88
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate19Same as national282
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacementNot available
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate15.6Same as national342

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 rating31307
Doctor communication - star rating41307
Communication about medicines - star rating21307
Discharge information - star rating31307
Cleanliness - star rating51307
Quietness - star rating41307
Overall hospital rating - star rating41307
Recommend hospital - star rating51307
Summary star rating41307

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 Hyperglycemia
Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination743112
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 better182378
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 better181346
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better28730
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better
Left before being seen253740
Head CT results5616
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients95203
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing164364
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock85179
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle9778
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle9769
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle92179
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle96108
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy98333
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter7587
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 293281
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 Methodist Richardson Medical Center rated?
Methodist Richardson Medical Center has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Methodist Richardson Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes. Methodist Richardson Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Methodist Richardson Medical Center located?
Methodist Richardson Medical Center is located at 2831 E President George Bush Highway, Richardson, TX 75082.
What type of hospital is Methodist Richardson Medical Center?
Methodist Richardson Medical Center is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Government - Hospital District or Authority).

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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