Hospitals with Lowest Postoperative Sepsis Rate in Tennessee
Rate of sepsis (life-threatening infection) following elective surgery. Lower rates indicate better infection prevention and post-operative monitoring practices.
50 hospitals reportingin TennesseeLower score = Better
Tennessee — Postoperative Sepsis Rate at a Glance
5.25per 1,000
Tennessee Average
5.31per 1,000
US National Average
50
Hospitals Reporting
Tennessee performs better than the US average for postoperative sepsis rate. The state average (5.25 per 1,000) is 0.06 lower than the national average (5.31 per 1,000). Lower scores indicate fewer adverse events.
Tennessee Hospital Rankings — Postoperative Sepsis Rate
| # | Hospital | City | Score | CMS Stars | vs National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FORT SANDERS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | KNOXVILLE | 3.45per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 2 | TRISTAR CENTENNIAL MEDICAL CENTER | NASHVILLE | 3.81per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 3 | WELLMONT BRISTOL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | BRISTOL | 4.04per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 4 | WILLIAMSON MEDICAL CENTER | FRANKLIN | 4.10per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 5 | FRANKLIN WOODS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | JOHNSON CITY | 4.18per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 6 | SAINT THOMAS HOSPITAL FOR SPINAL SURGERY | NASHVILLE | 4.27per 1,000 | Not rated | Same as national avg |
| 7 | AFFILIATE OF VITRUVIAN HEALTH | CLEVELAND | 4.34per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 8 | JACKSON-MADISON COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL | JACKSON | 4.37per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 9 | MOUNTAIN HOME VA MEDICAL CENTER | MOUNTAIN HOME | 4.40per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 10 | TRISTAR STONECREST MEDICAL CENTER | SMYRNA | 4.40per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 11 | METHODIST HOSPITALS OF MEMPHIS | MEMPHIS | 4.52per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 12 | PARKWEST MEDICAL CENTER | KNOXVILLE | 4.55per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 13 | MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC | CHATTANOOGA | 4.56per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 14 | PHYSICIANS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | POWELL | 4.56per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 15 | TENNOVA HEALTHCARE - CLARKSVILLE | CLARKSVILLE | 4.61per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 16 | BLOUNT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | MARYVILLE | 4.63per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 17 | VA MIDDLE TENNESSEE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM | NASHVILLE | 4.73per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 18 | VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | NASHVILLE | 4.74per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 19 | TRISTAR SOUTHERN HILLS MEDICAL CENTER | NASHVILLE | 4.75per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 20 | MAURY REGIONAL HOSPITAL | COLUMBIA | 4.80per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 21 | SAINT THOMAS RUTHERFORD HOSPITAL | MURFREESBORO | 4.81per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 22 | METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER OF OAK RIDGE | OAK RIDGE | 4.98per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 23 | ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL | MEMPHIS | 5.01per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 24 | CUMBERLAND MEDICAL CENTER | CROSSVILLE | 5.07per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 25 | STARR REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER ATHENS | ATHENS | 5.07per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 26 | VANDERBILT WILSON COUNTY HOSPITAL | LEBANON | 5.08per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 27 | BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL UNION CITY | UNION CITY | 5.09per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 28 | INDIAN PATH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | KINGSPORT | 5.11per 1,000 | Not rated | Same as national avg |
| 29 | SYCAMORE SHOALS HOSPITAL | ELIZABETHTON | 5.12per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 30 | SOUTHERN TENNESSEE REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM WINCHEST | WINCHESTER | 5.12per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 31 | VANDERBILT TULLAHOMA-HARTON HOSPITAL | TULLAHOMA | 5.12per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 32 | TRISTAR SKYLINE MEDICAL CENTER | NASHVILLE | 5.30per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 33 | REGIONAL ONE HEALTH | MEMPHIS | 5.30per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 34 | ASCENSION SAINT THOMAS HOSPITAL | NASHVILLE | 5.38per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 35 | HIGHPOINT HEALTH-SUMNER WITH ASCENSION SAINT THOMA | GALLATIN | 5.68per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 36 | WELLMONT HOLSTON VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER | KINGSPORT | 5.73per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 37 | MORRISTOWN HAMBLEN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION | MORRISTOWN | 5.81per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 38 | ERLANGER MEDICAL CENTER | CHATTANOOGA | 5.85per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 39 | GREENEVILLE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | GREENEVILLE | 5.88per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 40 | TRISTAR HORIZON MEDICAL CENTER | DICKSON | 5.97per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 41 | TENNOVA HEALTHCARE-JEFFERSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | JEFFERSON CITY | 6.08per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 42 | TRISTAR SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | HERMITAGE | 6.12per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 43 | TRISTAR HENDERSONVILLE MEDICAL CENTER | HENDERSONVILLE | 6.26per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 44 | UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC | KNOXVILLE | 6.41per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 45 | WEST TENNESSEE HEALTHCARE HENRY COUNTY HOSPITAL | PARIS | 6.56per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 46 | PARKRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER | CHATTANOOGA | 6.83per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 47 | JOHNSON CITY MEDICAL CENTER | JOHNSON CITY | 7.03per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 48 | MEMPHIS VA MEDICAL CENTER | MEMPHIS | 7.08per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 49 | COOKEVILLE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | COOKEVILLE | 7.09per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 50 | BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | MEMPHIS | 8.56per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Worse than national avg |