CMS Hospital Quality

Hospitals with Lowest Postoperative Sepsis Rate in Delaware

Rate of sepsis (life-threatening infection) following elective surgery. Lower rates indicate better infection prevention and post-operative monitoring practices.

6 hospitals reportingin DelawareLower score = Better

Delaware — Postoperative Sepsis Rate at a Glance

4.68per 1,000
Delaware Average
5.31per 1,000
US National Average
6
Hospitals Reporting
Delaware performs better than the US average for postoperative sepsis rate. The state average (4.68 per 1,000) is 0.63 lower than the national average (5.31 per 1,000). Lower scores indicate fewer adverse events.

Delaware Hospital Rankings — Postoperative Sepsis Rate

#HospitalCityScoreCMS Starsvs National Avg
1CHRISTIANA HOSPITALNEWARK3.23per 1,000★★★★★Same as national avg
2BEEBE MEDICAL CENTERLEWES3.71per 1,000★★★★★Same as national avg
3TIDALHEALTH NANTICOKE, INC.SEAFORD4.52per 1,000★★★★★Same as national avg
4BAYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, KENT CAMPUSDOVER5.10per 1,000★★★★★Same as national avg
5ST FRANCIS HOSPITALWILMINGTON5.67per 1,000★★★★★Same as national avg
6BAYHEALTH HOSPITAL, SUSSEX CAMPUSMILFORD5.84per 1,000★★★★★Same as national avg

Compare Postoperative Sepsis Rate by State

See how other states rank for postoperative sepsis rate using CMS Medicare data.

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