Acute care hospital in Casper, WY
Banner Wyoming Medical Center
1233 East 2nd St, Casper, WY 82601 · (307) 577-7201
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★2
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Banner Wyoming Medical Center at a glance
Banner Wyoming Medical Center is a government acute care hospital in Casper, Wyoming (Natrona County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the Wyoming average of 3.4.
54% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 190 minutes in the ER, worse than the Wyoming median of 126 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 2 and worse on 2.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Local
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Natrona County
- CMS Certification Number
- 530012
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 | 7 | 1 |
| Safety of care | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 8 | 1 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Wyoming avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Wyoming avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 56% | 73.5% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 54% | 71.5% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Worse |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Worse |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Worse |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Worse |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
| Completed patient surveys | 469 | 187 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Wyoming avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 190 min | 126 min | 157 min | Worse |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 2% | 0.5% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | medium |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Wyoming avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 32% | 60.8% | 63.8% | Worse |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 94% | 77.3% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Wyoming avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better) | 13.3% | 11.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 15.5% | 12.3% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 18% | 16.4% | 15.3% | Worse |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 11.6% | 12.4% | 12.1% | Average |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 8.1% | 8.9% | 8.6% | Better |
| Death rate for heart bypass surgery patients (lower is better) | 4.1% | 3.7% | 2.4% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Wyoming avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better) | 14.9% | 14.3% | 14.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 20.9% | 20.6% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16% | 17% | 17.3% | Better |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 17.6% | 19.3% | 19.9% | Better |
| Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 6.2% | 6.2% | 5.8% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after heart bypass surgery (lower is better) | 12.7% | 12.9% | 11.1% | Worse |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Wyoming avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 1.21 | 1.04 | 1.00 | Average |
| Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better) | 0.21 | 0.23 | 0.58 | Average |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 0.45 | 0.35 | 0.48 | Average |
| Surgical site infections after colon surgery (lower is better) | 0.69 | 0.98 | 0.80 | Average |
| MRSA bloodstream infections (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.68 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.29 | 0.50 | 0.36 | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Banner Wyoming Medical Center's rating?
Banner Wyoming Medical Center has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Wyoming hospitals is 3.4 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Banner Wyoming Medical Center?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 190 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Wyoming median is 126 minutes.
Does Banner Wyoming Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Banner Wyoming Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Banner Wyoming Medical Center is at 1233 East 2nd St, Casper, WY 82601. Phone: (307) 577-7201.
About this data
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