Acute Care Hospitals · Voluntary non-profit - Private
University of MD Shore Medical Center at Easton
- 219 South Washington Street, Easton, MD 21601
- (410) 822-1000
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
University of MD Shore Medical Center at Easton 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 0. For 30-day readmissions, it beats the national rate on 1 measure and trails 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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national |
|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | — | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.206 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 2792 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 2.484 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 0 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.000 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.090 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.778 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 3611 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 3.717 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 2 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.538 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.023 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 2.220 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 90 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 2.222 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 1 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0.450 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 83 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 0.627 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 0 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | — | Not available |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.356 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 3.806 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 43190 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 2.145 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 3 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 1.399 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.082 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.625 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 41359 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 15.442 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 4 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.259 | 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 | 3.1 | Same as national | 37 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 3.5 | Better than national | 1388 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 11.9 | Same as national | 188 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | — | Not available | — |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 7.4 | Same as national | 190 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 11.8 | Same as national | 352 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 16 | Same as national | 338 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 18.3 | Worse than national | 172 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 0.71 | Same as national | 4908 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 181.78 | Same as national | 58 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.27 | Same as national | 5604 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.26 | Same as national | 5690 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 1.97 | Same as national | 839 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.55 | Same as national | 232 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 6.08 | Same as national | 245 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 2.97 | Same as national | 916 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 4.02 | Same as national | 178 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 1.59 | Same as national | 223 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.02 | Same as national | 968 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.86 | 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 | 11.2 | Not available | 178 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 1.5 | Not available | 372 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -4.5 | Not available | 344 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 12.6 | Better than national | 2125 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 12.3 | Same as national | 645 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 8.8 | Same as national | 162 |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 7.1 | Same as national | 162 |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1.1 | Same as national | 758 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 12.5 | Same as national | 178 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | — | Not available | — |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 16.9 | Same as national | 206 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 17.6 | Same as national | 372 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 5.3 | Same as national | 34 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 14.4 | Same as national | 344 |
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 | 2 | 830 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 2 | 830 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 2 | 830 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 3 | 830 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 3 | 830 |
| Quietness - star rating | 2 | 830 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 2 | 830 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 2 | 830 |
| Summary star rating | 2 | 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 | very 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 | 2 | 1917 |
| Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events | 0 | 3957 |
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination | 98 | 2230 |
| 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 | 182 | 398 |
| 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 | 179 | 371 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 224 | 17 |
| 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 | 3 | 61115 |
| Head CT results | 72 | 43 |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 100 | 33 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | — | — |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 15 | 1290 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 55 | 65 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 67 | 15 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | — | — |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 72 | 65 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 83 | 35 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | — | — |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | — | — |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | — | — |
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | 95 | 4001 |
| 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.
| 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 University of MD Shore Medical Center at Easton rated?
- University of MD Shore Medical Center at Easton has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does University of MD Shore Medical Center at Easton have emergency services?
- Yes. University of MD Shore Medical Center at Easton operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is University of MD Shore Medical Center at Easton located?
- University of MD Shore Medical Center at Easton is located at 219 South Washington Street, Easton, MD 21601.
- What type of hospital is University of MD Shore Medical Center at Easton?
- University of MD Shore Medical Center at Easton 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.