Hospitals with Lowest Postoperative Sepsis Rate in North Carolina
Rate of sepsis (life-threatening infection) following elective surgery. Lower rates indicate better infection prevention and post-operative monitoring practices.
50 hospitals reportingin North CarolinaLower score = Better
North Carolina — Postoperative Sepsis Rate at a Glance
4.93per 1,000
North Carolina Average
5.31per 1,000
US National Average
60
Hospitals Reporting
3%
Better than National
North Carolina performs better than the US average for postoperative sepsis rate. The state average (4.93 per 1,000) is 0.38 lower than the national average (5.31 per 1,000). Lower scores indicate fewer adverse events.
North Carolina Hospital Rankings — Postoperative Sepsis Rate
| # | Hospital | City | Score | CMS Stars | vs National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ECU HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER | GREENVILLE | 2.68per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Better than national avg |
| 2 | CAROLINAS MEDICAL CENTER/BEHAV HEALTH | CHARLOTTE | 3.16per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Better than national avg |
| 3 | NOVANT HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER | CHARLOTTE | 3.18per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 4 | MEMORIAL MISSION HOSPITAL AND ASHEVILLE SURGERY CE | ASHEVILLE | 3.28per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 5 | UNC HOSPITALS | CHAPEL HILL | 3.44per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 6 | NORTH CAROLINA BAPTIST HOSPITAL | WINSTON-SALEM | 3.48per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 7 | WAKEMED, CARY HOSPITAL | CARY | 3.64per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 8 | WAKEMED, RALEIGH CAMPUS | RALEIGH | 3.69per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 9 | PARDEE HOSPITAL HENDERSON COUNTY | HENDERSONVILLE | 3.70per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 10 | CAROLINA EAST MEDICAL CENTER | NEW BERN | 4.09per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 11 | REX HOSPITAL | RALEIGH | 4.14per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 12 | ATRIUM HEALTH PINEVILLE | CHARLOTTE | 4.31per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 13 | UNC HEALTH NASH | ROCKY MOUNT | 4.40per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 14 | MOSES H. CONE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, THE | GREENSBORO | 4.45per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 15 | NOVANT HEALTH MATTHEWS MEDICAL CENTER | MATTHEWS | 4.46per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 16 | HIGH POINT REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM | HIGH POINT | 4.50per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 17 | NOVANT HEALTH MEDICAL PARK HOSPITAL | WINSTON-SALEM | 4.50per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 18 | JOHNSTON HEALTH | SMITHFIELD | 4.51per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 19 | NOVANT HEALTH ROWAN MEDICAL CENTER | SALISBURY | 4.52per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 20 | FIRSTHEALTH MOORE REGIONAL HOSPITAL | PINEHURST | 4.58per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 21 | DUKE REGIONAL HOSPITAL | DURHAM | 4.64per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 22 | HAYWOOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | CLYDE | 4.74per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 23 | DURHAM VA MEDICAL CENTER | DURHAM | 4.83per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 24 | ATRIUM HEALTH UNION | MONROE | 4.83per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 25 | RUTHERFORD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | RUTHERFORDTON | 4.87per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 26 | NORTH CAROLINA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL | DURHAM | 4.87per 1,000 | Not rated | Same as national avg |
| 27 | DUKE HEALTH LAKE NORMAN HOSPITAL | MOORESVILLE | 4.89per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 28 | CAROMONT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | GASTONIA | 5.00per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 29 | CALDWELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | LENOIR | 5.00per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 30 | WILSON MEDICAL CENTER | WILSON | 5.01per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 31 | CATAWBA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER | HICKORY | 5.04per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 32 | NORTHERN REGIONAL HOSPITAL | MOUNT AIRY | 5.05per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 33 | NOVANT HEALTH NEW HANOVER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | WILMINGTON | 5.05per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 34 | LEXINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC | LEXINGTON | 5.07per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 35 | VIDANT EDGECOMBE HOSPITAL | TARBORO | 5.09per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 36 | MARIA PARHAM MEDICAL CENTER | HENDERSON | 5.14per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 37 | UNC LENOIR HEALTH CARE | KINSTON | 5.15per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 38 | ATRIUM HEALTH UNIVERSITY CITY | CHARLOTTE | 5.17per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 39 | ECU HEALTH NORTH HOSPITAL | ROANOKE RAPIDS | 5.18per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 40 | ASHEVILLE-OTEEN VA MEDICAL CENTER | ASHEVILLE | 5.18per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 41 | CAPE FEAR VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER | FAYETTEVILLE | 5.28per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 42 | ADVENTHEALTH HENDERSONVILLE | HENDERSONVILLE | 5.32per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 43 | NOVANT HEALTH FORSYTH MEDICAL CENTER | WINSTON-SALEM | 5.35per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 44 | NOVANT HEALTH BRUNSWICK MEDICAL CENTER | SUPPLY | 5.44per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 45 | W.G. (BILL) HEFNER SALISBURY VA MEDICAL CENTER (SALSBURY) | SALISBURY | 5.64per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 46 | BLUE RIDGE HEALTHCARE HOSPITALS, INC | MORGANTON | 5.65per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 47 | UNC HEALTH CARE WAYNE | GOLDSBORO | 5.66per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 48 | HARRIS REGIONAL HOSPITAL | SYLVA | 5.69per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 49 | IREDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC | STATESVILLE | 5.69per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 50 | ATRIUM HEALTH CLEVELAND | SHELBY | 5.72per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |