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Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital

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At a glance

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital 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 Days97Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.081Not 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 Days417Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.312Not 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 Procedures8Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases0.196Not 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 Procedures2Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.010Not 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 Days4288Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases0.099Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases0Not available
MRSA BacteremiaNot available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence LimitNot available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence LimitNot available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days3738Not available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases0.735Not available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases1Not available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)Not available

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 patients3.7Same as national51
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate3.9Same as national288
Death rate for heart attack patients12.9Same as national76
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patients9.4Same as national109
Death rate for heart failure patients13.1Same as national79
Death rate for pneumonia patients18Same as national97
Death rate for stroke patients13.9Same as national34
Pressure ulcer rate0.47Same as national704
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complicationsNot available
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.20Same as national1225
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.26Same as national1248
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.30Same as national106
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.67Same as national30
Postoperative respiratory failure rate9.08Same as national33
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.88Same as national110
Postoperative sepsis rate5.19Same as national33
Postoperative wound dehiscence rateNot available
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.04Same as national65
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.95Same 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 patients29.4Not available59
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-15.1Not available84
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients-47.8Not available91
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)14.7Same as national389
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)12.3Same as national283
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 surgery0.9Same as national66
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate13.2Same as national59
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients17.2Same as national105
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate19.2Same as national84
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement4.6Same as national44
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate14.6Same as national91

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 rating3218
Doctor communication - star rating2218
Communication about medicines - star rating2218
Discharge information - star rating3218
Cleanliness - star rating4218
Quietness - star rating4218
Overall hospital rating - star rating2218
Recommend hospital - star rating1218
Summary star rating3218

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 Hyperglycemia6686
Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia0262
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination92353
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 better223427
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 better210373
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better41828
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better36527
Left before being seen317518
Head CT results7311
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients8366
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing6312
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock6161
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle7520
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle8061
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle9236
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 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 Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital rated?
Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital have emergency services?
Yes. Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital located?
Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is located at 2001 Errecart Blvd, Elko, NV 89801.
What type of hospital is Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital?
Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Proprietary).

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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