Hearth Record

Aurora Baycare Medical Ctr

An acute care hospital in Green Bay, Wisconsin 54313

2845 Greenbrier Rd, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54313. (920) 288-8000.

  • Medicare payments cut under the HAC Reduction Program (fiscal year 2026)
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The short answer

Record last released by CMS on Oct 20, 2026.

The last 24 months 8 deficiencies in 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Apr 2026. Most serious: Standard-level. Every month

Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.

What these words mean3
Star ratings
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Inspection (survey)
A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
Deficiency, citation, violation
What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.

What did inspectors find?

The last inspection on record was on Aug 18, 2026: a complaint inspection.

8 deficiencies cited in the last three years, 5 of them under EMTALA, the law requiring an emergency department to examine and stabilise anyone who comes to it.

Source:

CMS, QCOR Hospital 2567 statements of deficiencies. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated monthly.

When those deficiencies happened

8 deficiencies in 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Apr 2026. Most serious: Standard-level. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

8 deficiencies by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.

Each deficiency, as cited

Rule titles as CMS’s inspectors cite them, set in sentence case.

Source:

CMS, QCOR Hospital 2567 statements of deficiencies. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated monthly.

Apr 14, 2026: complaint inspection2 deficiencies
  • Patient Rights: Informed Consent

    The inspectors’ words, 694 words

    “PATIENT RIGHTS: INFORMED CONSENT CFR(s): 482.13(b)(2) The patient or his or her representative (as allowed under State law) has the right to make informed decisions regarding his or her care. The patient’s rights include being informed of his or her health status, being involved in care planning and treatment, and being able to request or refuse treatment. This right must not be construed as a mechanism to demand the provision of treatment or services deemed medically unnecessary or inappropriate. This Standard is not met as evidenced by: 47413 Based on record review and interview, facility staff failed to ensure that the patient’s parent/legal guardian was kept informed regarding the treatment plan in 1 of 10 patients (Patient #1) and failed to obtain informed consent for treatment for 1 of 10 patients (Patient #6) and in a sample of 10 records reviewed. Findings Include: A review of the facility’s policy titled, “Patient Rights and Responsibilities Policy ...” last revised 10/07/2025 revealed, “ ... C. Patient and/or Family Involvement in Decision Making (Advance Directive and Informed Consent); 1. The patient and his/her legal decision maker and the patient representative have the right and responsibility to be involved in decision-making about his/her care. This includes being informed about health status, diagnosis and prognosis ...” A review of the facility’s policy titled, “Informed Consent Informed Refusal Policy/Procedure...” last revised 05/29/2024 revealed, “... 5. Obtaining Informed Consent: The Provider... is responsible for obtaining the patient/SDM’s (substitute decision maker) agreement to the proposed treatment... 2. Facilitating Documentation: Teammate may provide the patient/SDM with a written consent form to sign and will ensure that a properly executed consent form is in the medical record... If a consent form is required... the consent form must be completed in its entirety...” Example of failure to ensure that the patient’s parent/legal guardian was kept informed of the treatment plan: A review of Patient #1’s medical record revealed she was born at the hospital on 03/03/2026 at 34w6d (34 weeks and 6 days) and was admitted to the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) after birth for health complications. Patient #1 developed arm weakness on 03/13/2026 and a right arm fracture was discovered on x-ray on 03/15/2026. An x-ray of Patient #1’s right arm was ordered on 03/15/2026 at 10:40 AM by Neonatologist F and performed at 10:52 AM and revealed, “... Findings: There is a fracture through the midshaft of the right radius with 1 shaft width displacement (radius bone in the middle of the forearm is broken into two pieces) ...” A review of Patient #1’s medical record revealed, “Progress Note” on 03/15/2026 at 1:24 PM by Neonatologist F: “... Interval changes: ... Tolerating current feedings ... Right arm weakness noted on limb exam last night, X-ray done this morning showed right radial fracture. Orthopedics consulted and limb now immobilized. Parents updated by phone...” A review of Patient #1’s medical record revealed no notification to Patient #1’s Mother B and Patient #1’s Father C prior to obtaining Patient #1’s x-ray. During a telephone interview on 04/14/2026 at 12:52 PM with Patient #1’s Mother B and Patient #1’s Father C, both stated the hospital obtained an x-ray on Patient #1’s arm without talking to them first and only informed them that they performed an x-ray after the arm fracture was discovered. During an interview on 04/14/2026 at 2:12 PM with NICU Manager D, she stated that the expectation is that physicians contact the family via phone if they are unable to be at the hospital as part of their daily rounding. Example of failure to obtain informed consent for treatment: A review of Patient #6’s medical record revealed that he was born on 02/26/2026 at a different local hospital. Patient #6 was transferred to the admitting hospital for admission to the NICU on 02/26/2026. Review of the medical record revealed, “Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Authorization and Consent Form” was signed by the “Provider” (unknown) on 02/26/2026 at 12:45 PM. There was no “Parent/Guardian” or “Witness” signature. During an interview on 04/14/2026 at 1:49 PM, NICU RN (Registered Nurse) Educator P stated that the informed consent for treatment is missing a signature from the parent/guardian.”

    Rule A0131. Standard-level. From a complaint.

  • Rn Supervision Of Nursing Care

    The inspectors’ words, 424 words

    “RN SUPERVISION OF NURSING CARE CFR(s): 482.23(b)(3) A registered nurse must supervise and evaluate the nursing care for each patient. This Standard is not met as evidenced by: 47413 Based on record review and interview, the facility staff failed to inform the physician/nurse practitioner of abnormal findings in 1 of 1 patients (Patient #1) with abnormal findings in a sample of 10 medical records reviewed. Findings Include: A review of Patient #1’s medical record revealed she was born at the hospital on 03/03/2026 at 34w6d and was admitted to the NICU after birth for health complications. Patient #1 developed arm weakness on 03/13/2026 and a right arm fracture was discovered on x-ray on 03/15/2026. “Musculoskeletal Flowsheets” revealed on 03/13/2026 at 10:30 PM the following abnormal findings were documented by NICU RN (Registered Nurse) H and revealed, “RUE (right upper extremity); RUE Muscle Movement: Weakness.” There was insufficient evidence found in the medical record that NICU RN H notified the physician or nurse practitioner of the right arm weakness. “Progress Note” on 03/14/2026 at 2:58 AM by Neonatology NP (Nurse Practitioner) W: “ ... [NICU RN H] notified me of mild increase in desaturations (low oxygen) over the course of the last several hours and mostly after feeds with O2 (oxygen) saturations upper 80s to low 90s. Many times these [desaturations] are noted after feeds with other reflux symptomatology present ... When I review desats with lower goal of 90% there are only 4% desats. On exam infant has comfortable respirations, breasth [sic] sounds clear... Reported these findings to [Neonatologist F]. Will monitor closely for now ...” There was no evidence found in the medical record that NICU RN H notified Neonatology NP of Patient #1’s right arm weakness. During an interview on 04/14/2026 at 12:30 PM with NICU RN H stated that when she unswaddled Patient #1 on 03/13/2026 Patient #1 was lifting her left arm more than her right arm and that Patient #1’s grasp in her right arm was weaker. She stated that Neonatology NP W assessed Patient #1 and performed the “Moro” reflex test (a test to assess the startle reflex on a baby, when the baby’s head falls backward or an abrupt sound startles them, they should extend their arms and legs and then bring their arms back together) on Patient #1 and reviewed her chart based on NICU RN H’s assessment of the weakness. There was insufficient evidence found in the medical record that NICU RN H notified the physician or nurse practitioner of the abnormal findings on 03/13/2026.”

    Rule A0395. Standard-level. From a complaint.

Feb 17, 2026: complaint inspection2 deficiencies
  • Compliance With 489.24

    “COMPLIANCE WITH 489.24 CFR(s): 489.20(l) [The provider agrees,] in the case of a hospital as defined in §489.24(b), to comply with §489.24. This Standard is not met as evidenced by: 53566 Based on record review, the facility failed to ensure compliance with 42 CFR 489.24. Findings: The facility failed to perform a complete Medical Screening Examination for one patient (Patient #1). See tag A-2406.”

    Rule A2400. Standard-level. From a complaint.

  • Medical Screening Exam

    The inspectors’ words, 1,452 words

    “MEDICAL SCREENING EXAM CFR(s): 489.24(a) & 489.24(c) (a) Applicability of provisions of this section. (1) In the case of a hospital that has an emergency department, if an individual (whether or not eligible for Medicare benefits and regardless of ability to pay) “comes to the emergency department”, as defined in paragraph (b) of this section, the hospital must- (i) Provide an appropriate medical screening examination within the capability of the hospital’s emergency department, including ancillary services routinely available to the emergency department, to determine whether or not an emergency medical condition exists. The examination must be conducted by an individual(s) who is determined qualified by hospital bylaws or rules and regulations and who meets the requirements of §482.55 of this chapter concerning emergency services personnel and direction; and (ii) If an emergency medical condition is determined to exist, provide any necessary stabilizing treatment, as defined in paragraph (d) of this section, or an appropriate transfer as defined in paragraph (e) of this section. If the hospital admits the individual as an inpatient for further treatment, the hospital’s obligation under this section ends, as specified in paragraph (d)(2) of this section. (2)(i) When a waiver has been issued in accordance with section 1135 of the Act that includes a waiver under section 1135(b)(3) of the Act, sanctions under this section for an inappropriate transfer or for the direction or relocation of an individual to receive medical screening at an alternate location do not apply to a hospital with a dedicated emergency department if the following conditions are met: (A) The transfer is necessitated by the circumstances of the declared emergency in the emergency area during the emergency period. (B) The direction or relocation of an individual to receive medical screening at an alternate location is pursuant to an appropriate State emergency preparedness plan or, in the case of a public health emergency that involves a pandemic infectious disease, pursuant to a State pandemic preparedness plan. (C) The hospital does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s source of payment or ability to pay. (D) The hospital is located in an emergency area during an emergency period, as those terms are defined in section 1135(g)(1) of the Act. (E) There has been a determination that a waiver of sanctions is necessary. (ii) A waiver of these sanctions is limited to a 72-hour period beginning upon the implementation of a hospital disaster protocol, except that, if a public health emergency involves a pandemic infectious disease (such as pandemic influenza), the waiver will continue in effect until the termination of the applicable declaration of a public health emergency, as provided under section 1135(e)(1)(B) of the Act. (c) Use of dedicated emergency department for nonemergency services. If an individual comes to a hospital’s dedicated emergency department and a request is made on his or her behalf for examination or treatment for a medical condition, but the nature of the request makes it clear that the medical condition is not of an emergency nature, the hospital is required only to perform such screening as would be appropriate for any individual presenting in that manner, to determine that the individual does not have an emergency medical condition. This Standard is not met as evidenced by: 53566 Based on record review and interview, facility staff failed to perform a complete Medical Screening Examination and failed to consider and rule out a diagnosis of aortic dissection for 1 (Patient #1) of 20 patients in a total sample of 20 medical records reviewed. A review of the facility’s policy titled “EMTALA (Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act) Policy” last revised 9/26/2025 revealed, “...Emergency Medical Condition: 1. A medical condition manifesting itself by acute symptoms of sufficient severity...such that the absence of immediate medical attention could reasonably be expected to result in...a. placing the health of the patient (or, with respect to a pregnant patient, the health of the woman or her unborn child) in serious jeopardy...Medical Screening Examination (MSE): an examination performed by a licensed physician or a Qualified Medical Person (QMP) to determine with reasonable clinical confidence whether an Emergency Medical Condition does or does not exist. Depending on the patient’s presenting symptoms, an appropriate Medical Screening Examination can involve a wide spectrum of actions ranging from a simple process involving only a brief history and physical examination to a complex process that involves performing ancillary studies and procedures such as laboratory tests, x-rays, and/or other diagnostic tests and procedures...Stabilized: with respect to an Emergency Medical Condition: 1. That no material deterioration of the condition is likely, with reasonable medical probability...Stable for Discharge: 1. the physician or QMP has determined, within reasonable clinical confidence, that the patient has reached the point where his/her continued medical treatment, including diagnostic work-up or treatment, could reasonably be performed as an outpatient...as long as the patient is given a plan for appropriate follow-up care with discharge instructions...C. Medical Screening Examination. 1. The hospital provides a Medical Screening Examination for every patient who comes to the Emergency Department...E. Patients Who Have an Emergency Medical Condition. 1. When the emergency physician or QMP determines the patient has an Emergency Medical Condition, the hospital: a. within the capability of the staff and facilities available at the hospital, stabilizes the patient to the point where the patient is...”stable for discharge”...as defined above...” A review of the facility’s policy titled “Obstetrical Patient Emergency Management Policy/Procedure” last revised 9/25/2025 revealed, “...To provide safe and appropriate care to the obstetrical patient presenting for treatment to the Emergency Department...V. Procedure...B. Patients who present to the ED for treatment that are 20 weeks gestation or greater...3. Non-obstetrical complaints: Patients will be treated in the ED by the ED physician and consult with the OB/Laborist as needed...” A review of Patient #1’s medical record from 1st visit on 2/8/2025 revealed: A review of ED “Patient Care Timeline” revealed that on 2/8/2025 at 12:22 AM, Patient #1 presented to the ED with a concern of chest pain radiating into her jaw. Patient #1’s initial care during triage included an electrocardiogram (EKG) and labs (CBC, CMP, troponin, and magnesium (often measured as a part of monitoring cardiac stability)). At 12:43 AM, ED Physician R was present at the bedside, started the MSE, and ordered a chest x-ray. Note from ED RN P at 1:45 AM revealed, “Provider notified of patient’s B/P (BP) continuing to be questionable for pre-eclampsia at 135/98. Patient now stating that she is seeing flashing lights in her vision.” On 2/8/2025 at 3:22 AM, Patient #1 discharged from ED. A review of “ED Provider Note” written on 2/8/2025 between 12:53 AM and 3:16 AM by ED Physician R revealed, “...presents for chest pain and associated dyspnea (shortness of breath) and ‘seeing stars’...onset 2345 (11:45 PM) approximately 1 hour PTA (prior to arrival)...Pain is located as middle chest and radiating to jaw, it is qualified as sharp...Pain has improved but persisted since onset. [Patient #1] denies any exacerbation to pain...[Patient #1] states intermittent dyspnea and heart fluttering have been typical with this pregnancy...multiple diagnoses considered...not limited to musculoskeletal pain, anxiety, pneumothorax (collapsed lung), acute coronary syndrome (a life-threatening, emergency condition involving sudden, reduced blood flow to the heart). Doubt PE (pulmonary embolism: blood clot in the lung) based on history and physical exam and vital signs...transient elevation in blood pressure. I did speak with [OB Physician T] of OB regarding this who does not believe she needs further evaluation regarding this...Initial labs and chest x-ray are reassuring...” A review of Patient #1’s medical record revealed she was discharged on 2/8/2025 at 3:22 AM and “After Visit Summary” revealed, “...No signs of heart attack or collapsed lung or other serious cause of chest pain...” On 2/8/2025 at 5:43 PM, Patient #1 returned to the ED, unresponsive and determined by ED staff to be in cardiac arrest. On 2/8/2025 at 6:22 PM, Patient #1 was pronounced deceased. Patient #1’s cause of death was later identified by autopsy as an undiagnosed aortic dissection. During an interview on 2/17/2026 at 12:32 PM, CMO (Chief Medical Officer) M discussed the peer review of Patient #1’s medical care on 2/8/2025. When asked, CMO M stated he would not have considered aortic dissection as a likely diagnosis based on Patient #1’s presenting symptoms during her two visits on 2/8/2025 because her symptoms did not match the “classic” aortic dissection symptoms of chest pain radiating to the back or ST changes on an EKG. Despite physician documentation of Patient #1’s symptoms of persistent and sharp chest pain radiating to her jaw and seeing stars and flashing lights in her visual field, there is no evidence that facility staff identified her emergency medical condition or ruled out the diagnosis of aortic dissection.”

    Rule A2406. Standard-level. From a complaint.

Mar 4, 2025: complaint inspection1 deficiency
  • Rn Supervision Of Nursing Care

    The inspectors’ words, 353 words

    “RN SUPERVISION OF NURSING CARE CFR(s): 482.23(b)(3) A registered nurse must supervise and evaluate the nursing care for each patient. This Standard is not met as evidenced by: 47413 Based on record review and interview, nursing staff failed to complete vital sign monitoring and document reassessment after medication administration per policy and guidelines for 1 of 2 patients (Patient #1) who received IV (intravenous-into the blood stream) Ativan (a medication that can be given for dizziness) in a total sample of 10 medical records reviewed. Findings Include: A review of the facility’s document titled, “[Facility Name] Emergency Department Guidelines” last updated 12/2024 revealed, “... Assessment: ... 3. Reassessment should be done after every intervention ... Documentation should reflect but is not limited to a patient’s: ... b. Response to interventions, treatment, and/or medications ...” A review of the facility’s document titled, “MW Regional Adult Intravenous (IV) Medication Administration Guidelines” last reviewed 12/30/2024 revealed, “LORazepam (Ativan)... Monitoring: ... IV push: HR (heart rate), BP (blood pressure), RR (respiratory rate) x1 approx. (approximately) 5-15 min after each dose recommended...” Review of the medical record revealed that Patient #1 presented to the facility’s Emergency Department (ED) on 01/30/2025 at 9:05 PM with a chief complaint of syncopal episode (fainting) and subsequent dizziness. “LORazepam (ATIVAN) injection 1mg (milligram)” was ordered by ED PA (Physician Assistant) B on 01/30/2025 at 11:15 PM. Review of the record revealed that ED RN (Registered Nurse) G administered “LORazepam (ATIVAN) injection 1mg” on 01/30/2025 at 11:23 PM. Review of the medical record revealed that Patient #1 did not have any documented vital signs after medication administration per facility guidelines or a reassessment from nursing to how Patient #1 responded to the medication after it was administered per facility policy. Patient #1 was discharged from the ED (Emergency Department) on 01/31/2025 at 12:13 AM. During an interview on 03/04/2025 at 12:39 PM, the medical record findings were reviewed with ED Manager H and Quality Director A who stated that the vital signs after IV Ativan administration are just a guideline and that nursing staff should use their judgement regarding reassessment of vital signs.”

    Rule A0395. Standard-level. From a complaint.

Jan 28, 2025: complaint inspection3 deficiencies
  • Compliance With 489.24

    The inspectors’ words, 153 words

    “COMPLIANCE WITH 489.24 CFR(s): 489.20(l) [The provider agrees,] in the case of a hospital as defined in §489.24(b), to comply with §489.24. This Standard is not met as evidenced by: 47413 Based on record review, observation and interview facility staff failed to ensure all patients who present on hospital property with an emergent medical condition were documented on the Emergency Department (ED) central log for 1 of 20 patients (Patient #1), and failed to complete a Medical Screening Exam for 1 of 20 patients (Patient #1) who presented to the Emergency Department in a total sample of 20 medical records reviewed. Findings include: The facility staff failed to ensure a patient who presented on hospital property with an emergent medical condition was documented on the ED central log. See Tag A-2405. The facility staff failed to provide a Medical Screening Exam for a patient who presented to the Emergency Department. See Tag A-2406.”

    Rule A2400. Standard-level. From a complaint.

  • Emergency Room Log

    The inspectors’ words, 340 words

    “EMERGENCY ROOM LOG CFR(s): 489.20(r)(3) [The provider agrees,] in the case of a hospital as defined in §489.24(b) (including both the transferring and receiving hospitals), to maintain a central log on each individual who comes to the emergency department, as defined in §489.24(b), seeking assistance and whether he or she refused treatment, was refused treatment, or whether he or she was transferred, admitted and treated, stabilized and transferred, or discharged. §489.24 The provisions of this regulation apply to all hospitals that participate in Medicare and provide emergency services. This Standard is not met as evidenced by: 47413 Based on record review and interview, facility staff failed to ensure all patients who presented on hospital property with an emergent medical condition are documented on an Emergency Department (ED) central log for 1 of 1 patients (Patient #1) in a total of 20 medical records reviewed. Findings Include: A review of the facility’s policy titled, “”ABMC EMTALA (Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act)” last reviewed 01/27/2025 revealed, “... Record-Keeping... b) A recording of everyone who came to the hospital’s Dedicated Emergency Department seeking screening or treatment... The log will include the patient’s name and medical record number (if available) and indicate whether he/she (a) was refused treatment...” Review of the facility’s video recording (no audio) from 12/18/2024 revealed Patient #1’s mother presented back Hospital A’s ED (Emergency Department) registration desk on 12/18/2024 at 7:26 PM. Patient #1’s Mother B exited Hospital A on 12/18/2024 at 7:28 PM. Review of the facility’s ED log for 12/18/2024 revealed Patient #1 presented to the ED on 12/18/2024 at 4:14 PM. There was no documentation on the log indicating Patient #1 re-entered the ED or that Patient #1’s Mother B requested Patient #1 wanted to be seen again at 7:26 PM. An interview was conducted on 01/28/2025 at 11:06 AM with CMO (Chief Medical Officer) E. When asked Patient #1, CMO E stated, “We have already established through video footage that [Patient #1’s Mother B] came back into the ER requesting her daughter be seen again.””

    Rule A2405. Standard-level. From a complaint.

  • Medical Screening Exam

    The inspectors’ words, 1,244 words

    “MEDICAL SCREENING EXAM CFR(s): 489.24(a) & 489.24(c) (a) Applicability of provisions of this section. (1) In the case of a hospital that has an emergency department, if an individual (whether or not eligible for Medicare benefits and regardless of ability to pay) “comes to the emergency department”, as defined in paragraph (b) of this section, the hospital must- (i) Provide an appropriate medical screening examination within the capability of the hospital’s emergency department, including ancillary services routinely available to the emergency department, to determine whether or not an emergency medical condition exists. The examination must be conducted by an individual(s) who is determined qualified by hospital bylaws or rules and regulations and who meets the requirements of §482.55 of this chapter concerning emergency services personnel and direction; and (ii) If an emergency medical condition is determined to exist, provide any necessary stabilizing treatment, as defined in paragraph (d) of this section, or an appropriate transfer as defined in paragraph (e) of this section. If the hospital admits the individual as an inpatient for further treatment, the hospital’s obligation under this section ends, as specified in paragraph (d)(2) of this section. (2)(i) When a waiver has been issued in accordance with section 1135 of the Act that includes a waiver under section 1135(b)(3) of the Act, sanctions under this section for an inappropriate transfer or for the direction or relocation of an individual to receive medical screening at an alternate location do not apply to a hospital with a dedicated emergency department if the following conditions are met: (A) The transfer is necessitated by the circumstances of the declared emergency in the emergency area during the emergency period. (B) The direction or relocation of an individual to receive medical screening at an alternate location is pursuant to an appropriate State emergency preparedness plan or, in the case of a public health emergency that involves a pandemic infectious disease, pursuant to a State pandemic preparedness plan. (C) The hospital does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s source of payment or ability to pay. (D) The hospital is located in an emergency area during an emergency period, as those terms are defined in section 1135(g)(1) of the Act. (E) There has been a determination that a waiver of sanctions is necessary. (ii) A waiver of these sanctions is limited to a 72-hour period beginning upon the implementation of a hospital disaster protocol, except that, if a public health emergency involves a pandemic infectious disease (such as pandemic influenza), the waiver will continue in effect until the termination of the applicable declaration of a public health emergency, as provided under section 1135(e)(1)(B) of the Act. (c) Use of dedicated emergency department for nonemergency services. If an individual comes to a hospital’s dedicated emergency department and a request is made on his or her behalf for examination or treatment for a medical condition, but the nature of the request makes it clear that the medical condition is not of an emergency nature, the hospital is required only to perform such screening as would be appropriate for any individual presenting in that manner, to determine that the individual does not have an emergency medical condition. This Standard is not met as evidenced by: 47413 Based on record review, observation and interview the facility staff failed to complete a Medical Screening Exam for 1 of 20 patients (Patient #1) who presented to the Emergency Department in a total sample of 20 medical records reviewed. Findings Include: A review of the facility’s policy titled, “ABMC EMTALA (Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act)” last reviewed 01/27/2025 revealed, “ ... Comes to the Dedicated Emergency Department; when an individual, who is not a hospital patient, does one of the following: 1. Presents to a hospital’s Dedicated Emergency Department and requests, or has a request made on his/her behalf, an examination or treatment for a medication condition ... Policy: A. Hospital staff will provide an appropriate Medical Screening Examination for all individuals who present to the DED (Dedicated Emergency Department) with a medical condition ...” A review of Patient #1’s medical record revealed that Patient #1 was a 34-year-old female with a medical history of bipolar disorder who presented to Hospital A on 12/18/2024 at 4:14 PM via ambulance and in police custody under an EM-1 hold (Emergency detention) for medical clearance and anxiety for involuntary admission to an inpatient behavioral health facility. Patient #1 was discharged in stable condition into the custody of her parents for a safety plan to home on 12/18/2024 at 7:15 PM, after police lifted the EM-1 hold. Patient #1’s mother presented back Hospital A’s ED registration area on 12/18/2024 at 7:26 PM, requesting Patient #1 be evaluated again. Patient #1’s Mother B exited Hospital A on 12/18/2024 at 7:28 PM. Patient #1 presented to Hospital C on 12/18/2024 at 9:10 PM where she was admitted for suicidal ideation. A review of Facility A’s adverse event filed on 12/19/2024, “SE-24-035296” revealed that Risk Manager F spoke with Patient #1’s Mother B on 12/20/2024 who stated that Patient #1 froze on the sidewalk and wanted to come back into the ER. Review of the event revealed that security footage was reviewed on 01/03/2025 confirming that Patient #1’s Mother B spoke with registration. Observation of the security footage in the ED on 12/18/2024 revealed: 12/18/2024 at 7:15 PM: Patient #1, Patient #1’s Mother B, and Patient #1’s father walk out of the ED. Patient #1 and Patient #1’s Mother B are standing outside of the ED. Patient #1 and Patient #1’s mother enter the vestibule area of the ED. 12/18/2024 at 7:26 PM: Patient #1’s Mother B comes back into the ED and has a conversation with registration (PSR H). No audio. 12/18/2024 at 7:28 PM: Patient #1’s Mother B leaves the ED. During an interview on 01/28/2025 at 10:11 AM with PSR H (PSR who had contact with Patient #1 on 12/18/2024), when asked about Patient #1, PSR H stated, “[Patient #1] and her family were discharged and walked past the desk and then a bit later the patient was upset and crying. [Patient #1’s Mother B] came back to the desk and said that [Patient #1] didn’t want to leave. The mom said she didn’t know what the patient wanted to do. I know the police spent some time talking with the patient and then she left with her parents.” When asked about the situation with Patient #1, PSR H stated, “I should have ensured that the patient either wanted to be checked back into the ER or not.” An interview was conducted on 01/28/2025 at 11:06 AM with CMO (Chief Medical Officer) E. When asked about the incident with Patient #1, CMO E stated, “We have already established through video footage that [Patient #1’s Mother B] came back into the ER requesting her daughter be seen again.” During an interview on 01/28/2025 on 2:53 PM with Patient #1, when asked about her ED visit at Hospital A on 12/18/2024, Patient #1 stated, “I wanted to be seen again. They told my mom that I was already discharged. They told me to go to another hospital.” During an interview on 01/28/2025 at 3:16 PM with Patient #1’s Mother B, when asked about Patient #1’s ED visit at Hospital A on 12/18/2024, Patient #1’s Mother B stated, “I told the registration desk that my daughter wanted to come back in, and they told me that she was already discharged.””

    Rule A2406. Standard-level. From a complaint.

All 11 inspections in the last three years
Inspections on record
DateVisitWhat the record says
Aug 18, 2026Complaint inspectionNo deficiencies cited
May 19, 2026Complaint inspectionNo deficiencies cited
Apr 14, 2026Complaint inspection2 deficiencies cited
Mar 31, 2026Complaint inspectionNo deficiencies cited
Feb 17, 2026Complaint inspection2 deficiencies cited
Mar 4, 2025Complaint inspection1 deficiency cited
Jan 28, 2025Complaint inspection3 deficiencies cited
Nov 19, 2024Complaint inspectionNo deficiencies cited
Sep 5, 2024Complaint inspectionNo deficiencies cited
Aug 30, 2024Complaint inspectionNo deficiencies cited
May 14, 2024Complaint inspectionNo deficiencies cited

How do patients fare?

  • CMS’s overall for it is 4 of 5.
  • Of the measures behind its , CMS counts against the national value: mortality, 0 better and 0 worse of 8; safety of care, 1 better and 0 worse of 8; readmission, 3 better and 0 worse of 11.
  • Patients rate it 4 of 5 in CMS’s patient survey (1,210 surveys completed, Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025): 79% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10, and 81% would definitely recommend it.
  • Infections, compared by CMS with the national benchmark (Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025): central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI), no different than national benchmark; catheter urinary tract infections (CAUTI), no different than national benchmark; surgical site infections after colon surgery, no different than national benchmark; surgical site infections after abdominal hysterectomy, no different than national benchmark; MRSA bloodstream infections, no different than national benchmark; C. diff infections, no different than national benchmark.
  • CMS’s patient safety composite for serious complications, PSI 90, Jul 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2024: no different than the national value.
  • Deaths within 30 days, as CMS gives them (Jul 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2025): heart attack 12.2%, heart failure 12.8%, pneumonia 14.2%, COPD 7.7%, stroke 11.6%, heart bypass surgery 2.4%. CMS gives no comparison with the national rate for them in this release.
  • Readmissions within 30 days, as CMS gives them (Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2025): heart attack 13.3%, heart failure 20.5%, pneumonia 16%, COPD 18.2%, heart bypass surgery 10.6%, hip or knee replacement 6.2%. CMS gives no comparison with the national rate for them in this release.
  • After outpatient care, compared by CMS: unplanned hospital visits after a colonoscopy, no different than the national rate; hospital admissions after outpatient chemotherapy, no different than the national rate; emergency visits after outpatient chemotherapy, no different than the national rate; unplanned hospital visits after outpatient surgery, no different than expected.
  • Emergency department patients spent a median of 133 minutes there before leaving (Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025), and 1% left before being seen.
  • 83% of patients with severe sepsis or septic shock got the care CMS measures, SEP-1 (Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025).
  • Medicare’s spending per patient here is 0.92 times the national median (Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024).
Ratings and measures, as published
MeasureRating
Overall ratingCMS’s overall hospital quality star rating, 1 to 54 of 5
Patient survey ratingCMS star rating from its survey of the hospital’s patients (HCAHPS), 1 to 54 of 5

Is it certified, and in good standing?

  • Medicare-certified acute care hospital since Nov 15, 2001.
  • Ownership: proprietary.
  • It is accredited by DNV, whose surveys stand in for the state’s routine inspections.
  • No deficiency on record in the last three years.
  • It has an inpatient rehabilitation unit, which CMS lists apart as a rehabilitation facility.
  • Proprietary.
Source:

CMS, Provider of Services File - Hospital & Non-Hospital Facilities. Released Oct 14, 2026. Updated quarterly.

CMS, Hospital General Information. Released Aug 13, 2026. Updated quarterly.

CMS, QCOR Hospital 2567 statements of deficiencies. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated monthly.

Has it been penalized?

  • CMS doesn’t publish fines or other penalties for hospitals.
  • CMS cut its Medicare payments by 1% for fiscal year 2026 under the Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program, which does so for the quarter of hospitals that fare worst on conditions patients get in hospital.
  • 8 deficiencies cited in the last three years came from inspections that included a complaint investigation.
Source:

CMS, Hospital-Acquired Condition (HAC) Reduction Program. Released Aug 13, 2026. Updated yearly.

CMS, Provider of Services File - Hospital & Non-Hospital Facilities. Released Oct 14, 2026. Updated quarterly.

CMS, QCOR Hospital 2567 statements of deficiencies. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated monthly.

On record, newest first
DateWhatDetail
Medicare payment reduction (HAC Reduction Program)Fiscal year 2026: 1% of Medicare payments

What do patients say about their care?

  • CMS doesn’t publish staffing levels for hospitals.
  • In CMS’s patient survey, patients rate how well its nurses communicated 4 of 5.
  • 93% of its health care workers got a flu shot (Oct 1, 2024 to Mar 31, 2025).
Source:

CMS, Patient survey (HCAHPS) - Hospital and Timely and Effective Care - Hospital. Released Aug 13, 2026. Updated quarterly.

Who owns it?

  • Aurora Medical Group, Inc. owns 62% directly since Oct 26, 2010; Baycare Ambulatory Services LLC owns 33% directly since Oct 26, 2010; Baycare Health Systems LLC owns 5% directly since Oct 26, 2010.
  • Advocate Health Inc. runs it.
  • 15 owners or officers are people: Gabrielle Finley-Hazle (corporate director, 0%); Paul Luikart (corporate director, 0%); Ashwani Bhatia (corporate director, 0%); Tori Munnik (managing employee (on the payroll), 0%); Richard Heckert (corporate director, 0%); Chris Augustian (corporate director, 0%); Eric J Peters (corporate director, 0%); Katherine Torres (corporate director, 0%); Kara Richardson (corporate officer, 0%); Thomas Miller (managing employee (on the payroll), 0%); Scott Voskuil (corporate director, 0%); Desiree Millet (managing employee (on the payroll), 0%); J Michael Parkerson (corporate director, 0%); Jeffrey Bard (corporate director); Jeffrey Bard (managing employee (on the payroll)).
  • CMS’s Provider of Services file records 1 change of ownership.
  • No private-equity firm among the owners CMS lists.
  • No real-estate investment trust among the owners CMS lists.
Source:

CMS, Hospital All Owners and Hospital Enrollments. Released Sep 29, 2026. Updated monthly.

CMS, Provider of Services File - Hospital & Non-Hospital Facilities. Released Oct 14, 2026. Updated quarterly.

Organisations CMS lists
OrganisationRoleShareSince
Aurora Health Care, Inc.Owns 5% or more through other companies62%May 19, 2000
Aurora Medical Group, Inc.Owns 5% or more directly62%Oct 26, 2010
Advocate Aurora Health, Inc.Owns 5% or more through other companies62%Apr 1, 2018
Aurora Health Care Medical Group Inc.Owns 5% or more through other companies33%Jan 1, 2023
Baycare Ambulatory Services LLCOwns 5% or more directly33%Oct 26, 2010
Baycare Health Systems LLCOwns 5% or more directly5%Oct 26, 2010
Advocate Health Inc.Runs it (operational or managerial control)Dec 2, 2022

How does it compare nearby?

  • Of the 6 hospitals CMS lists in Brown County, 4 have an overall star rating from CMS: 3 rated 4 of 5, 1 rated 3 of 5.
  • CMS rates this one 4 of 5.
Source:

CMS, Hospital General Information. Released Aug 13, 2026. Updated quarterly.

What the record doesn’t say

  • CMS doesn’t publish fines or other penalties for hospitals, so none are shown. The one payment cut CMS publishes for each hospital, under its Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program, is shown where it applies.
  • Only complaints that led to a citation appear; complaints that didn’t aren’t published.
  • Most hospitals are accredited by a private organisation (The Joint Commission, DNV and others) whose routine inspections stand in for the state’s; those reports aren’t public, and QCOR holds only the state’s surveys: no inspection on record here doesn’t mean none took place.
  • QCOR says its hospital inspection data are complete only through September 17, 2026, while it moves to a new system.
  • CMS doesn’t publish staffing levels for hospitals.
  • In its September 2026 release CMS gives no comparison with the national rate for death and readmission rates, though it gives the rates.

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The state average is 14.3.

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CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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