Quality Measures
20
CMS-tracked
BROWARD HEALTH IMPERIAL POINT
6401 N FEDERAL HWY, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33308
BROWARD County
BROWARD HEALTH IMPERIAL POINT is a Acute Care Hospitals located in FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, with Government - Hospital District or Authority ownership, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Compare program. CMS overall quality rating: 2 out of 5 stars, based on quality measures covering patient safety, patient experience (HCAHPS), readmission rates, and timeliness of care. No emergency services on site. This hospital performs better than the national average on 1 quality measure.
What the Data Shows About BROWARD HEALTH IMPERIAL POINT
BROWARD HEALTH IMPERIAL POINT is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals under Government - Hospital District or Authority ownership, serving FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (BROWARD County, ZIP 33308). Its overall CMS star rating is 2/5, a composite signal drawn from mortality outcomes, safety of care, readmission rates, patient experience (HCAHPS), and timely & effective care measures. Emergency services are not provided here, and the facility does not currently carry the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
Across the quality-measure domains CMS tracks, BROWARD HEALTH IMPERIAL POINT posts 1 measure better than the national average and 1 measure worse, drawn from mortality (0 better / 0 worse), safety of care (1 better / 0 worse), and readmission (0 better / 1 worse). A total of 20 individual quality measures are reported for this facility, covering everything from sepsis care to surgical complications. The facility also reports 36 healthcare-associated infection measures under the CDC NHSN surveillance system.
Patient-experience data from the HCAHPS survey spans 68 domains at this hospital, including communication with doctors and nurses, staff responsiveness, cleanliness, and discharge information — together these give a real-world read on how patients rate their stay. Medicare episode-of-care spending is tracked across 1 category, benchmarked against the national median. Maternal health reporting covers 4 measures, including C-section rates and maternal morbidity outcomes. All figures reflect the CMS Hospital Compare release from , and none of this page constitutes medical advice — always consult a clinician before choosing or changing care.
Type
Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership
Government - Hospital District or Authority
Emergency Services
No
Birthing Friendly
N/A
Phone: (954) 776-8500
Patient Experience
68
HCAHPS domains
Infection Measures
36
CDC NHSN
CMS Overall Star Rating 40.0%
2 of 5 stars
Quality Summary
Mortality
Better than National0
Same as National4
Worse than National0
Safety of Care
Better than National1
Same as National6
Worse than National0
Readmission
Better than National0
Same as National5
Worse than National1
Quality Measures
Detailed quality measure performance compared to national benchmarks
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 0.96 | Same as National |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.03 | Same as National |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 10.8 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 10.5 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 19 | Same as National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4 | Same as National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.19 | Same as National |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.25 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.09 | Same as National |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.65 | Same as National |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.18 | Same as National |
Patient Experience (HCAHPS)
Patient satisfaction survey results measuring hospital care quality
| Survey Question | Star Rating |
|---|---|
| Cleanliness - linear mean score Cleanliness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Cleanliness - star rating Cleanliness - star rating | 2 |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score Communication about medicines - linear mean score | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - star rating Communication about medicines - star rating | 1 |
| Discharge information - linear mean score Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating Discharge information - star rating | 1 |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating Doctor communication - star rating | 2 |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score Nurse communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Nurse communication - star rating Nurse communication - star rating | 2 |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating Overall hospital rating - star rating | 3 |
| Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 6 or lower on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest) Patients who gave a rating of "6" or lower (low) | N/A |
| Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 7 or 8 on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest) Patients who gave a rating of "7" or "8" (medium) | N/A |
| Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest) Patients who gave a rating of "9" or "10" (high) | N/A |
| Patients who reported NO, they would probably not or definitely not recommend the hospital "NO", patients would not recommend the hospital (they probably would not or definitely would not recommend it) | N/A |
| Patients who reported that NO, they did not discuss whether they would need help after discharge No, staff "did not" give patients information about help after discharge | N/A |
| Patients who reported that NO, they did not receive written information about possible symptoms to look out for after discharge No, staff "did not" give patients information about possible symptoms | N/A |
| Patients who reported that NO, they were not given information about what to do during their recovery at home No, staff "did not" give patients this information | N/A |
| Patients who reported that staff "Always" explained about medicines before giving it to them Staff "always" explained | N/A |
| Patients who reported that staff "Sometimes" or "Never" explained about medicines before giving it to them Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained | N/A |
| Patients who reported that staff "Usually" explained about medicines before giving it to them Staff "usually" explained | N/A |
| Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Always" quiet at night "Always" quiet at night | N/A |
| Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Sometimes" or "Never" quiet at night "Sometimes" or "never" quiet at night | N/A |
| Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Usually" quiet at night "Usually" quiet at night | N/A |
| Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" communicated well Doctors "always" communicated well | N/A |
| Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" explained things in a way they could understand Doctors "always" explained things so they could understand | N/A |
| Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" listened carefully to them Doctors "always" listened carefully | N/A |
| Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" treated them with courtesy and respect Doctors "always" treated them with courtesy and respect | N/A |
| Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" treated them with courtesy and respect Doctors "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect | N/A |
| Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated well Doctors "sometimes" or "never" communicated well | N/A |
| Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" explained things in a way they could understand Doctors "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand | N/A |
| Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" listened carefully to them Doctors "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully | N/A |
| Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" treated them with courtesy and respect Doctors "usually" treated them with courtesy and respect | N/A |
| Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" communicated well Doctors "usually" communicated well | N/A |
| Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" explained things in a way they could understand Doctors "usually" explained things so they could understand | N/A |
| Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" listened carefully to them Doctors "usually" listened carefully | N/A |
| Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" communicated well Nurses "always" communicated well | N/A |
| Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" explained things in a way they could understand Nurses "always" explained things so they could understand | N/A |
| Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" listened carefully to them Nurses "always" listened carefully | N/A |
| Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" treated them with courtesy and respect Nurses "always" treated them with courtesy and respect | N/A |
| Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" treated them with courtesy and respect Nurses "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect | N/A |
| Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated well Nurses "sometimes" or "never" communicated well | N/A |
| Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" explained things in a way they could understand Nurses "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand | N/A |
| Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" listened carefully to them Nurses "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully | N/A |
| Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" treated them with courtesy and respect Nurses "usually" treated them with courtesy and respect | N/A |
| Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" communicated well Nurses "usually" communicated well | N/A |
| Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" explained things in a way they could understand Nurses "usually" explained things so they could understand | N/A |
| Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" listened carefully to them Nurses "usually" listened carefully | N/A |
| Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Always" clean Room was "always" clean | N/A |
| Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Sometimes" or "Never" clean Room was "sometimes" or "never" clean | N/A |
| Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Usually" clean Room was "usually" clean | N/A |
| Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Always" communicated what the medication was for Staff "always" explained new medications | N/A |
| Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Always" discussed possible side effects Staff "always" explained possible side effects | N/A |
| Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated what the medication was for Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained new medications | N/A |
| Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Sometimes" or "Never" discussed possible side effects Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained possible side effects | N/A |
| Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Usually" communicated what the medication was for. Staff "usually" explained new medications | N/A |
| Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Usually" discussed possible side effects Staff "usually" explained possible side effects | N/A |
| Patients who reported that YES, they did discuss whether they would need help after discharge Yes, staff "did" give patients information about help after discharge | N/A |
| Patients who reported that YES, they did receive written information about possible symptoms to look out for after discharge Yes, staff "did" give patients information about possible symptoms | N/A |
| Patients who reported that YES, they were given information about what to do during their recovery at home Yes, staff "did" give patients this information | N/A |
| Patients who reported YES, they would definitely recommend the hospital "YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital | N/A |
| Patients who reported YES, they would probably recommend the hospital "YES", patients would probably recommend the hospital | N/A |
| Quietness - linear mean score Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating Quietness - star rating | 3 |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating Recommend hospital - star rating | 4 |
| Summary star rating Summary star rating | 2 |
Safety & Infections
Healthcare-associated infection rates compared to national benchmarks
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0 | Same as National |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | N/A | Same as National |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 1996 | Same as National |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 0 | Same as National |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 2.039 | Same as National |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.469 | Same as National |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.494 | Same as National |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.025 | Same as National |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 1 | Same as National |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 2.025 | Same as National |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 2.436 | Same as National |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 2237 | Same as National |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.159 | Better than National |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.027 | Better than National |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 2 | Better than National |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 23291 | Better than National |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 12.617 | Better than National |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.524 | Better than National |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.617 | Same as National |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.031 | Same as National |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 1 | Same as National |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 23291 | Same as National |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 1.62 | Same as National |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 3.044 | Same as National |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | 1.693 | Same as National |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.284 | Same as National |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 142 | Same as National |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 2 | Same as National |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 1.181 | Same as National |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | 5.595 | Same as National |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 1.151 | Same as National |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.193 | Same as National |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 65 | Same as National |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 2 | Same as National |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 1.738 | Same as National |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 3.802 | Same as National |
Staffing & Spending
Medicare spending per episode and unplanned visit measures
Unplanned Visits & Readmissions
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 19.1 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -8.5 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 23.6 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 14.7 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 17 | Same as National |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 17.9 | Same as National |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 13.8 | Same as National |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1 | Same as National |
Medicare Spending
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary) | 1.09 |
Maternal Health
Maternal care quality measures including C-section rates and outcomes
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Cesarean Birth | N/A |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure | N/A |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) | N/A |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) | N/A |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CMS star rating for BROWARD HEALTH IMPERIAL POINT?
BROWARD HEALTH IMPERIAL POINT has an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5. CMS star ratings are based on multiple quality measures including mortality, safety of care, readmission rates, patient experience, and timely and effective care.
How does BROWARD HEALTH IMPERIAL POINT perform on quality measures?
BROWARD HEALTH IMPERIAL POINT has 1 quality measures rated better than the national average and 1 rated worse. 20 total quality measures are tracked for this facility.
What do patients say about BROWARD HEALTH IMPERIAL POINT?
Patient experience at BROWARD HEALTH IMPERIAL POINT is measured through HCAHPS surveys covering 68 categories including communication with doctors, responsiveness of staff, cleanliness, and discharge information. Patient survey star ratings range from 1 to 4 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at BROWARD HEALTH IMPERIAL POINT?
BROWARD HEALTH IMPERIAL POINT tracks 36 healthcare-associated infection measures. 6 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 30 are at the national average.
Does BROWARD HEALTH IMPERIAL POINT have emergency services?
No, BROWARD HEALTH IMPERIAL POINT does not provide emergency services. For emergencies, seek care at a nearby facility with an emergency department.
What type of hospital is BROWARD HEALTH IMPERIAL POINT?
BROWARD HEALTH IMPERIAL POINT is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Government - Hospital District or Authority ownership, located in FORT LAUDERDALE, FL.
How much does Medicare spend at BROWARD HEALTH IMPERIAL POINT?
Medicare spending data is available for BROWARD HEALTH IMPERIAL POINT across 1 spending categories. These measures compare the hospital's spending per episode to the national median.
Does BROWARD HEALTH IMPERIAL POINT offer maternal health services?
Yes, BROWARD HEALTH IMPERIAL POINT reports maternal health data including 4 measures such as C-section rates and maternal morbidity outcomes.
Data Sources
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Compare. Last refreshed from CMS: .
Hospital quality data is sourced from the CMS Hospital Compare program, with patient-experience scores drawn from the HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) survey. Data includes overall star ratings, quality measures, healthcare-associated infections, unplanned visits, Medicare spending, and maternal health measures.
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All federal data sources used on this page
- CMS Hospital General Information (HGI) — hospital identifier + ownership + general info. data.cms.gov/hospital-general-information
- CMS Care Compare — Hospital Quality — patient experience + safety + outcome measures. medicare.gov/care-compare
- CMS Provider Data Catalog — all hospital-related Medicare provider data. data.cms.gov/provider-data
- AHRQ HCUP — hospital utilization + readmission rates. hcup-us.ahrq.gov
- CDC National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) — hospital-acquired infection surveillance. cdc.gov/nhsn
- HRSA Health Resources Files — hospital service-area + workforce data. data.hrsa.gov
