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Providence St. Jude Medical Center

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At a glance

Providence St. Jude Medical Center carries a 4-star CMS overall rating — above the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 12 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.

MeasureScoreCompared to national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.035Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.681Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days12027Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases9.710Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.206Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.381Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.558Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days11576Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases9.751Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases8Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.820Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.132Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit1.412Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures239Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases5.781Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases3Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.519Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitSame as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit2.310Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures165Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases1.297Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy0.000Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.082Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit1.612Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days91797Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases4.099Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases2Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.488Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.233Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.608Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days85799Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases43.894Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases17Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.387Better 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.

MeasureScoreCompared to nationalSample
Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients3.5Same as national29
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate3.6Same as national1646
Death rate for heart attack patients12.1Same as national185
Death rate for CABG surgery patients2.2Same as national37
Death rate for COPD patients12.1Same as national77
Death rate for heart failure patients12.5Same as national372
Death rate for pneumonia patients16.7Same as national719
Death rate for stroke patients12.2Same as national297
Pressure ulcer rate0.11Same as national6211
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications141.84Same as national106
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.23Same as national7135
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.23Same as national7418
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.35Same as national1493
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate2.78Same as national626
Postoperative respiratory failure rate8.88Same as national613
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate2.30Same as national1649
Postoperative sepsis rate4.48Same as national581
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.56Same as national460
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate0.73Same as national1738
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.79Same 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 patients10.1Not available178
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-1.3Not available421
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients29.9Not available744
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)14.1Same as national2836
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)12.8Same as national2760
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy13Same as national261
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy5.3Same as national261
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery0.9Same as national718
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate13.2Same as national178
Rate of readmission for CABG10.7Same as national37
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients18.3Same as national85
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate19.4Same as national421
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement4.3Same as national27
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate17Same as national744

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 rating3497
Doctor communication - star rating3497
Communication about medicines - star rating2497
Discharge information - star rating3497
Cleanliness - star rating4497
Quietness - star rating3497
Overall hospital rating - star rating4497
Recommend hospital - star rating5497
Summary star rating3497

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 volumevery 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
Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination663960
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 better271401
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 better270388
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better
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 seen277005
Head CT results8642
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients100108
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing164414
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock71294
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle6977
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle9342
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle83294
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle97155
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy96378
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis908243
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis1001555

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 Providence St. Jude Medical Center rated?
Providence St. Jude Medical Center has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Providence St. Jude Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes. Providence St. Jude Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Providence St. Jude Medical Center located?
Providence St. Jude Medical Center is located at 101 E Valencia Mesa Drive, Fullerton, CA 92835.
What type of hospital is Providence St. Jude Medical Center?
Providence St. Jude Medical Center is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Church).

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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