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Northern Inyo Hospital

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At a glance

Northern Inyo 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 Days21Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.005Not 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 Days53Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.034Not 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 Procedures11Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases0.304Not 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 Cases0.017Not 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 Days3535Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases0.074Not 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 Days3128Not available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases0.691Not 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 patientsNot available
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate4.6Same as national180
Death rate for heart attack patientsNot available
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patientsNot available
Death rate for heart failure patients13.4Same as national34
Death rate for pneumonia patients15.9Same as national47
Death rate for stroke patientsNot available
Pressure ulcer rateNot available
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complicationsNot available
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rateNot available
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rateNot available
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rateNot available
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rateNot available
Postoperative respiratory failure rateNot available
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rateNot available
Postoperative sepsis rateNot available
Postoperative wound dehiscence rateNot available
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rateNot available
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events compositeNot available

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-41.1Not available36
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients87.2Not available45
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)15Same as national218
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)Not available
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy10.4Same as national30
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy6.4Same as national30
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgeryNot available
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission RateNot available
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patientsNot available
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate18.9Same as national36
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacementNot available
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate16.5Same as national45

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 rating4117
Doctor communication - star rating4117
Communication about medicines - star rating4117
Discharge information - star rating5117
Cleanliness - star rating4117
Quietness - star rating4117
Overall hospital rating - star rating4117
Recommend hospital - star rating4117
Summary star rating4117

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 Hypoglycemia0154
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination82611
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 better120380
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 better115358
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better16711
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better28611
Left before being seen110192
Head CT results
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing14250
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock5946
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle7617
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle8946
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle8040
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 Northern Inyo Hospital rated?
Northern Inyo Hospital has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Northern Inyo Hospital have emergency services?
Yes. Northern Inyo Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Northern Inyo Hospital located?
Northern Inyo Hospital is located at 150 Pioneer Lane, Bishop, CA 93514.
What type of hospital is Northern Inyo Hospital?
Northern Inyo Hospital is classified by CMS as a Critical Access 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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