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Tennova Healthcare-Jefferson Memorial Hospital

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At a glance

Tennova Healthcare-Jefferson Memorial Hospital carries a 2-star CMS overall rating — below 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.

MeasureScoreCompared to national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence LimitNot available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence LimitNot available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days327Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.207Not 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 LimitNot available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence LimitNot available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days1071Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.550Not 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 LimitNot available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures33Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases0.883Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Colon SurgeryNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures55Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.492Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days10855Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases0.353Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases0Not available
MRSA BacteremiaNot available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence LimitBetter than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.819Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days10855Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases3.659Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases0Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.000Better 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 patientsNot available
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate4.5Same as national241
Death rate for heart attack patientsNot available
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patients8.3Same as national26
Death rate for heart failure patients12.7Same as national82
Death rate for pneumonia patients19.8Same as national150
Death rate for stroke patients14.4Same as national29
Pressure ulcer rate1.11Same as national629
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complicationsNot available
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.20Same as national1057
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.31Same as national998
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.29Same as national144
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.66Same as national53
Postoperative respiratory failure rate11.25Same as national57
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.32Same as national144
Postoperative sepsis rate6.08Same as national43
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate2.10Same as national26
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.05Same as national44
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite1.21Same 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 patientsNot available
Hospital return days for heart failure patients29.9Not available89
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients-40.5Not available154
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)15.5Same as national331
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)12.4Same as national230
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapyNot available
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapyNot available
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1.1Same as national181
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission RateNot available
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients18.2Same as national28
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate21.3Same as national89
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacementNot available
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate14.7Same as national154

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 rating3314
Doctor communication - star rating2314
Communication about medicines - star rating2314
Discharge information - star rating2314
Cleanliness - star rating3314
Quietness - star rating4314
Overall hospital rating - star rating3314
Recommend hospital - star rating3314
Summary star rating3314

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 volumemedium
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 Hypoglycemia1701
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination55332
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 better173422
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 better165379
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better67820
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better29824
Left before being seen120704
Head CT results
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients8265
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing18661
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock64151
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle6338
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle7315
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle82151
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle9586
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy9542
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 28832
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 MeasureNot Applicable (our hospital does not provide inpatient labor/delivery care)

Frequently asked questions

How is Tennova Healthcare-Jefferson Memorial Hospital rated?
Tennova Healthcare-Jefferson Memorial Hospital has a 2 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Tennova Healthcare-Jefferson Memorial Hospital have emergency services?
Yes. Tennova Healthcare-Jefferson Memorial Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Tennova Healthcare-Jefferson Memorial Hospital located?
Tennova Healthcare-Jefferson Memorial Hospital is located at 110 Hospital Drive, Jefferson City, TN 37760.
What type of hospital is Tennova Healthcare-Jefferson Memorial Hospital?
Tennova Healthcare-Jefferson Memorial Hospital is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Proprietary).

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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