Acute Care Hospitals · Voluntary non-profit - Private
Prisma Health Baptist
- 1330 Taylor at Marion St, Columbia, SC 29220
- (803) 296-5678
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
Prisma Health Baptist carries a 4-star CMS overall rating — above the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 6 and worse on 6.
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 | 0.015 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.443 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 3170 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 3.417 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 1 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.293 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.022 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 2.205 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 1828 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 2.237 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 1 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.447 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.162 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 3.186 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 78 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 2.074 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 2 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0.964 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | 1.256 | Worse than national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | 7.601 | Worse than national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 166 | Worse than national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 1.458 | Worse than national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 5 | Worse than national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | 3.429 | Worse than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.177 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.890 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 62068 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 4.319 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 3 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.695 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.034 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.361 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 53668 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 22.614 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 3 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.133 | 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 | Same as national | 126 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 3.7 | Same as national | 689 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | — | Not available | — |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | — | Not available | — |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 8.3 | Same as national | 49 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 12.7 | Same as national | 106 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 15.8 | Same as national | 132 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 11.7 | Same as national | 114 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 0.22 | Same as national | 2617 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 170.99 | Same as national | 33 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.19 | Same as national | 3205 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.28 | Same as national | 3290 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.57 | Same as national | 684 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.56 | Same as national | 364 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 5.95 | Same as national | 361 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 2.48 | Same as national | 726 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 4.99 | Same as national | 334 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 1.63 | Same as national | 249 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 0.80 | Same as national | 892 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.72 | 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 | — | Not available | — |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -0.4 | Not available | 113 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -3.5 | Not available | 140 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 13.8 | Same as national | 1122 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 13.2 | Same as national | 380 |
| 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 | 0.9 | Same as national | 681 |
| 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 | 18.1 | Same as national | 59 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 19.3 | Same as national | 113 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 5.4 | Same as national | 91 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15.6 | Same as national | 140 |
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 | 3 | 830 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 4 | 830 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 3 | 830 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 3 | 830 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 3 | 830 |
| Quietness - star rating | 4 | 830 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 3 | 830 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 4 | 830 |
| Summary star rating | 3 | 830 |
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 | high | — |
| 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 | 9 | 10508 |
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia | 3 | 1975 |
| Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events | — | — |
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination | 87 | 2440 |
| 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 | 160 | 486 |
| 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 | 159 | 437 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 188 | 46 |
| 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 | 1 | 40368 |
| Head CT results | — | — |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 90 | 303 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | — | — |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 14 | 3979 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 62 | 104 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 58 | 26 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | 91 | 11 |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 80 | 104 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 98 | 54 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | — | — |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | — | — |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | — | — |
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | 94 | 4194 |
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | 98 | 1324 |
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 | Yes | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How is Prisma Health Baptist rated?
- Prisma Health Baptist has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does Prisma Health Baptist have emergency services?
- Yes. Prisma Health Baptist operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is Prisma Health Baptist located?
- Prisma Health Baptist is located at 1330 Taylor at Marion St, Columbia, SC 29220.
- What type of hospital is Prisma Health Baptist?
- Prisma Health Baptist 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.