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University of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus

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At a glance

University of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus carries a 4-star CMS overall rating — above the national norm.

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 Limit—Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days174Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.105Not 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 Limit—Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days509Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.254Not 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 Limit—Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures6Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases0.126Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures21Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.198Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy—Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit—Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days5340Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases0.130Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases0Not available
MRSA Bacteremia—Not available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit—Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit2.993Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days4766Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases1.001Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases0Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.000Same as 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 patients4Same as national42
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate4.1Same as national228
Death rate for heart attack patients—Not available—
Death rate for CABG surgery patients—Not available—
Death rate for COPD patients—Not available—
Death rate for heart failure patients9.9Same as national77
Death rate for pneumonia patients13.9Same as national104
Death rate for stroke patients13.9Same as national25
Pressure ulcer rate0.51Same as national665
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications—Not available—
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.21Same as national823
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.26Same as national745
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.29Same as national183
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.66Same as national113
Postoperative respiratory failure rate8.38Same as national115
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.24Same as national199
Postoperative sepsis rate5.14Same as national89
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate—Not available—
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.05Same as national63
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.92Same 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—Not available—
Hospital return days for heart failure patients8Not available76
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients9.6Not available97
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)14.5Same as national318
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)12.8Same as national230
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 surgery1.2Same as national291
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—Not available—
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate19.7Same as national76
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement4.5Same as national37
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate16.1Same as national97

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 rating4162
Doctor communication - star rating3162
Communication about medicines - star rating3162
Discharge information - star rating5162
Cleanliness - star rating4162
Quietness - star rating3162
Overall hospital rating - star rating3162
Recommend hospital - star rating3162
Summary star rating4162

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 volumelow—
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 Hypoglycemia1173
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events——
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination85647
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 better118400
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 better107352
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better21222
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better30826
Left before being seen09500
Head CT results——
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients10045
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery——
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)——
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing12332
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock8789
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle8211
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle——
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle9389
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle9672
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy——
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter——
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2——
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis96513
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 MeasureYes—

Frequently asked questions

How is University of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus rated?
University of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does University of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus have emergency services?
Yes. University of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is University of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus located?
University of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus is located at 514 Cleveland Street, Great Bend, KS 67530.
What type of hospital is University of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus?
University of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Government - Hospital District or Authority).

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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