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North Arkansas Regional Medical Center

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At a glance

North Arkansas Regional Medical Center carries a 2-star CMS overall rating — below 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 DaysNot available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted CasesNot available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed CasesNot 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 Days23Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.011Not 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 LimitNot available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures23Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases0.649Not 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 Procedures11Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.104Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days7308Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases0.205Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases0Not available
MRSA BacteremiaNot available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence LimitSame as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit1.167Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days6672Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases2.566Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases0Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.000Same 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 patients3.8Same as national42
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate5.3Same as national351
Death rate for heart attack patientsNot available
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patients13.4Worse than national73
Death rate for heart failure patients11Same as national63
Death rate for pneumonia patients24.5Worse than national210
Death rate for stroke patients13.6Same as national61
Pressure ulcer rate0.99Same as national886
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complicationsNot available
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.20Same as national1321
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.26Same as national1202
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.28Same as national245
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.65Same as national105
Postoperative respiratory failure rate8.32Same as national107
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.12Same as national254
Postoperative sepsis rate4.94Same as national92
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.73Same as national47
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.02Same as national105
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite1.04Same 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 patientsNot available
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-40Not available66
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients-5.3Not available217
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)15.1Same as national491
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)14.2Same as national811
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy9.5Same as national60
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy5.7Same as national60
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery0.9Same as national326
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission RateNot available
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients17.9Same as national75
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate18.8Same as national66
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement5Same as national41
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate16.3Same as national217

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 rating3292
Doctor communication - star rating3292
Communication about medicines - star rating3292
Discharge information - star rating4292
Cleanliness - star rating4292
Quietness - star rating4292
Overall hospital rating - star rating2292
Recommend hospital - star rating3292
Summary star rating3292

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 Hyperglycemia91984
Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia3343
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events01195
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination771032
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 better152380
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 better146324
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better22717
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better18739
Left before being seen421585
Head CT results6721
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients100274
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing19690
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock5895
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle5650
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle8715
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle8595
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle9764
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 29029
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis231319
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis0

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 North Arkansas Regional Medical Center rated?
North Arkansas Regional Medical Center has a 2 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does North Arkansas Regional Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes. North Arkansas Regional Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is North Arkansas Regional Medical Center located?
North Arkansas Regional Medical Center is located at 620 North Main Street, Harrison, AR 72601.
What type of hospital is North Arkansas Regional Medical Center?
North Arkansas Regional 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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