Acute care hospital in Morristown, TN
Morristown Hamblen Hospital Association
908 W 4th North St, Morristown, TN 37814 · (423) 492-6900
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Morristown Hamblen Hospital Association at a glance
Morristown Hamblen Hospital Association is a government acute care hospital in Morristown, Tennessee (Hamblen County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the Tennessee average of 3.1.
62% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 198 minutes in the ER, worse than the Tennessee median of 162 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 1 and worse on 2.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Local
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Hamblen County
- CMS Certification Number
- 440030
How CMS scored this hospital
Number of measures in each group where the hospital was better, no different, or worse than the national rate.
| Measure group | Better | No different | Worse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality (death rates) | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 6 | 2 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 65% | 71% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 62% | 69.7% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Average |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Average |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Completed patient surveys | 647 | 598 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 198 min | 162 min | 157 min | Worse |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 2% | 1.6% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | high |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 49% | 60.1% | 63.8% | Worse |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 90% | 71.4% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better) | 14.2% | 12.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 10.7% | 11.6% | 11.1% | Average |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 15.1% | 16.2% | 15.3% | Average |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 17% | 13% | 12.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 10.5% | 9.1% | 8.6% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better) | 14.2% | 14.4% | 14.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 20.4% | 21.4% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.7% | 17.5% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20.8% | 19.9% | 19.9% | Average |
| Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 5.9% | 5.9% | 5.8% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.98 | 0.99 | 1.00 | Average |
| Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.54 | 0.58 | Average |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 0.66 | 0.46 | 0.48 | Average |
| Surgical site infections after colon surgery (lower is better) | 1.60 | 0.77 | 0.80 | Average |
| MRSA bloodstream infections (lower is better) | 1.69 | 0.94 | 0.68 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.21 | 0.36 | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Morristown Hamblen Hospital Association's rating?
Morristown Hamblen Hospital Association has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Tennessee hospitals is 3.1 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Morristown Hamblen Hospital Association?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 198 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Tennessee median is 162 minutes.
Does Morristown Hamblen Hospital Association have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Morristown Hamblen Hospital Association and how do I contact it?
Morristown Hamblen Hospital Association is at 908 W 4th North St, Morristown, TN 37814. Phone: (423) 492-6900.
About this data
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