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Shannon Medical Center

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At a glance

Shannon 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 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 Limit0.005Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.516Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days9167Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases9.559Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases1Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.105Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.415Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.562Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days7774Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases10.571Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases9Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.851Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.134Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit1.436Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures214Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases5.686Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases3Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.528Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit0.015Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit1.468Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures368Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases3.360Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases1Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy0.298Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.334Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit2.020Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days85009Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases5.487Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases5Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.911Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.320Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.792Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days79728Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases36.767Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases19Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.517Better 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 patients4.1Same as national148
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate3.9Same as national1942
Death rate for heart attack patients12.6Same as national152
Death rate for CABG surgery patients3.3Same as national86
Death rate for COPD patients8.2Same as national167
Death rate for heart failure patients14.2Same as national489
Death rate for pneumonia patients13.9Same as national581
Death rate for stroke patients16.6Same as national226
Pressure ulcer rate0.49Same as national5977
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications157.58Same as national90
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.28Same as national8418
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.28Same as national8297
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.83Same as national1935
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.44Same as national648
Postoperative respiratory failure rate10.29Same as national661
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate2.80Same as national1963
Postoperative sepsis rate7.12Same as national620
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.84Same as national406
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate0.79Same as national1402
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite1.02Same 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 patients-4.1Not available176
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-21.6Not available582
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients-9.7Not available653
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)14.5Same as national3118
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)13.1Same as national2802
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy9.1Same as national260
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy4.8Same as national260
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery0.9Same as national1177
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate12.7Same as national176
Rate of readmission for CABG11.6Same as national83
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients19Same as national181
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate18.1Same as national582
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement5.1Same as national123
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate15.7Same as national653

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 rating2425
Doctor communication - star rating3425
Communication about medicines - star rating2425
Discharge information - star rating3425
Cleanliness - star rating2425
Quietness - star rating4425
Overall hospital rating - star rating2425
Recommend hospital - star rating3425
Summary star rating3425

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 Hyperglycemia1222744
Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia24317
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events59352
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination645590
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 better145851
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 better144819
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better24024
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 seen268996
Head CT results7625
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients100115
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)7851
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing93321
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock65371
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle76145
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle8783
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle80371
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle97228
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy97150
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter6226
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 297180
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis888377
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis821037

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 Shannon Medical Center rated?
Shannon Medical Center has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Shannon Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes. Shannon Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Shannon Medical Center located?
Shannon Medical Center is located at 120 E Harris Ave., San Angelo, TX 76903.
What type of hospital is Shannon Medical Center?
Shannon Medical Center is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Private).

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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