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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 Limit—Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit—Not 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 Limit—Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit—Not 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 Limit—Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures11Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases0.304Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures2Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.017Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy—Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit—Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days3535Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases0.074Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases0Not available
MRSA Bacteremia—Not available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit—Not available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit—Not 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 patients—Not available—
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate4.6Same as national180
Death rate for heart attack patients—Not available—
Death rate for CABG surgery patients—Not available—
Death rate for COPD patients—Not available—
Death rate for heart failure patients13.4Same as national34
Death rate for pneumonia patients15.9Same as national47
Death rate for stroke patients—Not available—
Pressure ulcer rate—Not available—
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications—Not available—
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate—Not available—
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate—Not available—
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate—Not available—
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate—Not available—
Postoperative respiratory failure rate—Not available—
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate—Not available—
Postoperative sepsis rate—Not available—
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate—Not available—
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate—Not available—
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite—Not 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 patients—Not 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 surgery—Not available—
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate—Not available—
Rate of readmission for CABG—Not available—
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients—Not available—
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate18.9Same as national36
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement—Not 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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