Acute Care Hospitals · Voluntary non-profit - Private
Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center
- 503 North 21st Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011
- (717) 763-2100
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center carries a 3-star CMS overall rating — in line with the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 6 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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national |
|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.177 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.896 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 5412 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 4.306 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 3 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.697 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.505 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.900 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 9505 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 8.695 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 9 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 1.035 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | — | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 2.591 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 44 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 1.156 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 0 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0.000 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | — | Not available |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.259 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 2.768 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 50867 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 2.950 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 3 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 1.017 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.002 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.230 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 50867 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 21.402 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 1 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.047 | Better 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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients | 3.5 | Same as national | 33 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 3.6 | Same as national | 1106 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 12.8 | Same as national | 114 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 4.2 | Same as national | 58 |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 9 | Same as national | 72 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 11.4 | Same as national | 325 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 12.9 | Same as national | 279 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 15.1 | Same as national | 159 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 0.68 | Same as national | 3927 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 143.96 | Same as national | 50 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.21 | Same as national | 4578 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.27 | Same as national | 4521 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.70 | Same as national | 807 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 2.33 | Same as national | 250 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 6.63 | Same as national | 260 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 4.09 | Same as national | 851 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 4.48 | Same as national | 247 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 1.69 | Same as national | 85 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.24 | Same as national | 444 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.98 | Same 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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | 49.1 | Not available | 110 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -7.1 | Not available | 385 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -8.8 | Not available | 306 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 15.3 | Same as national | 1904 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 12.5 | Same as national | 166 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | — | Not available | — |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | — | Not available | — |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1 | Same as national | 463 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15 | Same as national | 110 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 10.7 | Same as national | 54 |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 17.3 | Same as national | 71 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 20.1 | Same as national | 385 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 4.9 | Same as national | 35 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15.6 | Same as national | 306 |
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.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse communication - star rating | 2 | 1968 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 2 | 1968 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 1 | 1968 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 3 | 1968 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 2 | 1968 |
| Quietness - star rating | 2 | 1968 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 2 | 1968 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 2 | 1968 |
| Summary star rating | 2 | 1968 |
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.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency department volume | medium | — |
| 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 | 4 | 17837 |
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia | — | — |
| Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events | — | — |
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination | 46 | 1935 |
| 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 better | 254 | 706 |
| 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 better | 250 | 645 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 367 | 53 |
| 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 seen | 2 | 37039 |
| Head CT results | — | — |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 85 | 104 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | 58 | 26 |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 15 | 2311 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 54 | 114 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 60 | 40 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | 86 | 21 |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 73 | 114 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 98 | 62 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | 99 | 145 |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | — | — |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | 93 | 144 |
| 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.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Cesarean Birth | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) | — | — |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure | Not Applicable (our hospital does not provide inpatient labor/delivery care) | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How is Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center rated?
- Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center have emergency services?
- Yes. Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center located?
- Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center is located at 503 North 21st Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011.
- What type of hospital is Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center?
- Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Private).
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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.