Washakie Medical Center
A critical access hospital in Worland, Wyoming 82401
400 South 15th Street, Worland, Wyoming 82401. (307) 347-3221.
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The short answer
Record last released by CMS on Oct 20, 2026.
- 4of 5 CMS’s overall rating
- Not rated patient survey rating
- 1 deficiency cited in the last three years
- 25 beds
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean3
- Star ratings
- CMS rates some kinds of place from 1 to 5 stars, more stars meaning better on CMS’s own measures for that kind: for a nursing home, its health inspections, staffing and quality measures. A rating is CMS’s summary of those measures; it doesn’t promise good care. Source: CMS, Care Compare and the Five-Star Quality Rating System.
- 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 Jun 25, 2026: a complaint inspection.
1 deficiency cited in the last three years.
CMS, QCOR Hospital 2567 statements of deficiencies. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated monthly.
When those deficiencies happened
1 deficiency in 1 month of the last 36. Last cited Jun 2026. Most serious: Standard-level. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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Each deficiency, as cited
Rule titles as CMS’s inspectors cite them, set in sentence case.
CMS, QCOR Hospital 2567 statements of deficiencies. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated monthly.
Jun 25, 2026: complaint inspection1 deficiency
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Patient Care Policies
The inspectors’ words, 716 words
“PATIENT CARE POLICIES CFR(s): (1) The CAH’s health care services are furnished in accordance with appropriate written policies that are consistent with applicable State law. This Standard is not met as evidenced by: 53839 Based on review of medical records, staff interviews, and review of policies and procedures the facility failed to ensure vital signs were obtained for 3 of 9 sample patients seen in the outpatient infusion clinic (#1, #2, #5). The findings were: 1. Review of the medical record for patient #5 showed that s/he was a recurring outpatient infusion center patient for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (a chronic autoimmune disease that causes breakdown of the protective covering of the nerves and can cause numbness, weakness, trouble walking, vision changes and other symptoms). Patient #5 had an order for Tysabri (natalizumab), a prescription medicine used to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis, to be infused every six weeks. The following concerns were identified: a. Review of the medical record for patient #5 revealed that s/he presented to the outpatient infusion clinic on 10/14/26. Review of the flow sheets revealed that registered nurse #1 documented that the patient was alert and was not experiencing any neurological, musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardiovascular or gastrointestinal symptoms at the time of his/her infusion. Further record review from 10/14/26 revealed no documentation of an adult outpatient intake form or vital signs in the electronic health record. b. Interview with the infusion clinic registered nurse #1 on 6/25/26 at 11:38 AM confirmed that the medical record for the outpatient infusion clinic visit on 10/14/25 for patient #5 did not include vital signs. c. Interview with the regulatory consultant on 6/25/26 at 2:05 PM confirmed that the medical record for patient #5’s outpatient infusion appointment for 10/14/25 did not include documented vital signs. 2. Review of the medical record for patient #1 revealed that s/he was a recurring outpatient infusion center patient for the treatment of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis, an autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks the protective myelin sheath covering peripheral nerves. Patient #1 was prescribed a three-day course of solumedrol (a corticosteroid used to treat inflammation and immune system activity) which started on 6/23/26. An adult outpatient intake form was documented on 6/23/26 with vital signs for the new encounter. The following concerns were identified: a. Further review of the medical record revealed that on 6/24/26 patient #1 received his/her infusion at 11:10 AM. No vital signs were documented in the medical record. b. Interview with the regulatory consultant on 6/25/26 at 2:05 PM confirmed that the medical record for patient #1’s treatment on 6/24/26 did not include documented vital signs. 3. Review of the medical record for patient #2 revealed that s/he was a recurring patient at the outpatient infusion clinic for daily antibiotic administration to treat a cavitary lung abscess (a pus-filled, thick walled hole in the lung tissue caused by a microbial infection) from 5/14/26-6/24/26. The following concerns were identified: a. Review of the medical record from 6/1/26-6/24/26 revealed that vital signs were not documented on 4 of 24 infusions (6/18, 6/19, 6/22 and 6/23). b. Interview with the regulatory consultant on 6/25/26 at 2:10 PM confirmed that vital signs were not documented in the medical record for 6/18, 6/19, 6/22 and 6/23. 4. Interview with the associate director of the operating room (OR) on 6/25/26 at 1:26 PM confirmed that per the facility policy vital signs should be take upon arrival to the outpatient infusion clinic and documented for each visit. She stated that an intake form should be created for every encounter and an encounter remained valid for up to 30 days. 5. Review of the policy “Hospital-Based Infusion Center Guidelines” last reviewed 11/13/24 stated “Patient assessment will be conducted within 30 minutes of the patient’s arrival to the department and the following information will be obtained including but not limited to patient’s health status, medications, allergies, and vital signs.” The policy further states, “...vital signs are recorded in conjunction with assessments. Vital signs will be recorded on admission and as needed throughout the patient’s visit.” The policy included an appendix which stated that vital signs include temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respirations and may include EKG (electrocardiogram) monitoring and interpretation, pulse oximetry, end tidal carbon dioxide monitoring and central venous and arterial pressure.”
All 2 inspections in the last three years
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | Complaint inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Complaint inspection | No deficiencies cited |
How do patients fare?
- CMS’s overall CMS rates some kinds of place from 1 to 5 stars, more stars meaning better on CMS’s own measures for that kind: for a nursing home, its health inspections, staffing and quality measures. A rating is CMS’s summary of those measures; it doesn’t promise good care. Source: CMS, Care Compare and the Five-Star Quality Rating System. for it is 4 of 5.
- Of the measures behind its CMS rates some kinds of place from 1 to 5 stars, more stars meaning better on CMS’s own measures for that kind: for a nursing home, its health inspections, staffing and quality measures. A rating is CMS’s summary of those measures; it doesn’t promise good care. Source: CMS, Care Compare and the Five-Star Quality Rating System., CMS counts against the national value: mortality, 0 better and 0 worse of 3; readmission, 1 better and 0 worse of 5.
- CMS gives no CMS rates some kinds of place from 1 to 5 stars, more stars meaning better on CMS’s own measures for that kind: for a nursing home, its health inspections, staffing and quality measures. A rating is CMS’s summary of those measures; it doesn’t promise good care. Source: CMS, Care Compare and the Five-Star Quality Rating System.: “The number of cases/patients is too few to report a star rating.”
- In CMS’s patient survey (Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025): 70% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10, and 69% would definitely recommend it.
- Deaths within 30 days, as CMS gives them (Jul 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2025): heart failure 12.3%, pneumonia 19.8%. 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): pneumonia 17.3%. 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; unplanned hospital visits after outpatient surgery, no different than expected.
- Emergency department patients spent a median of 120 minutes there before leaving (Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025), and 0% left before being seen.
CMS, Hospital General Information, Patient survey (HCAHPS) - Hospital, Healthcare Associated Infections - Hospital, Timely and Effective Care - Hospital and Medicare Spending Per Beneficiary - Hospital. Released Aug 13, 2026. Updated quarterly.
CMS, Complications and Deaths - Hospital and Unplanned Hospital Visits - Hospital. Released Sep 30, 2026. Updated quarterly.
| Measure | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall ratingCMS’s overall hospital quality star rating, 1 to 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Patient survey ratingCMS star rating from its survey of the hospital’s patients (HCAHPS), 1 to 5 | Not rated |
Is it certified, and in good standing?
- Medicare-certified critical access hospital since Jan 1, 2003.
- Ownership: government - local.
- It is not accredited by a private organisation, so the state carries out its routine inspections for Medicare.
- No For hospices, home health agencies, hospitals and dialysis facilities, CMS writes deficiencies at two levels. Standard is the usual one; condition-level is the more serious, when a problem is serious enough that the provider doesn’t meet a whole condition of taking part in Medicare. Source: CMS, State Operations Manual. deficiency on record in the last three years.
- Government - Local.
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’s HAC Reduction Program file has no result for it: the program covers general acute care hospitals Medicare pays under its inpatient prospective payment system.
- 1 deficiency cited in the last three years came from an inspection that included a complaint investigation.
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.
What do patients say about their care?
- CMS doesn’t publish staffing levels for hospitals.
- 85% of its health care workers got a flu shot (Oct 1, 2024 to Mar 31, 2025).
CMS, Patient survey (HCAHPS) - Hospital and Timely and Effective Care - Hospital. Released Aug 13, 2026. Updated quarterly.
Who owns it?
- Banner Health owns 100% directly since May 1, 2003.
- 25 owners or officers are people: Julie Ann Alvarado-Dubek (corporate officer, 0%); Lisa Van Brunt (corporate director); Lisa Van Brunt (managing employee (on the payroll)); Marjorie J Bessel (corporate officer, 0%); Jean Lance (corporate officer); Carole Faig (corporate director); Paris Labruzzo (corporate director); Paris Labruzzo (managing employee (on the payroll)); Dean M Harrison (corporate director); Anne Mariucci (corporate director); Sujata Gosalia (corporate director, 0%); Brenda A Schaefer (corporate officer, 0%); Quentin P Smith (corporate director); Vicki Keiser (corporate director); Holly Gregory (corporate director); Holly Gregory (managing employee (on the payroll)); Sara Ward (corporate director); Michael L Butler (corporate director); Mary Schubert (corporate officer); Amy Perry (corporate officer, 0%); Rick Myers (corporate director); John F Koster (corporate director); Mark Wallace (corporate director, 0%); Christopher H Volk (corporate director); Michael Garnreiter (corporate director).
- 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.
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.
| Organisation | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Health | Owns 5% or more directly | 100% | May 1, 2003 |
How does it compare nearby?
- No other hospital CMS lists is in Washakie County.
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.
Sources
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospital General Information (xubh-q36u).
Released Aug 13, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Patient survey (HCAHPS) - Hospital.
Released Aug 13, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Healthcare Associated Infections - Hospital (77hc-ibv8).
Released Aug 13, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Complications and Deaths - Hospital (ynj2-r877).
Released Sep 30, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Unplanned Hospital Visits - Hospital (632h-zaca).
Released Sep 30, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Timely and Effective Care - Hospital (yv7e-xc69).
Released Aug 13, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Medicare Spending Per Beneficiary - Hospital (rrqw-56er).
Released Aug 13, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospital-Acquired Condition (HAC) Reduction Program (yq43-i98g).
Released Aug 13, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated yearly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider of Services File - Hospital & Non-Hospital Facilities (Hospital_and_other.DATA.Q3_2026.csv).
Released Oct 14, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, QCOR Hospital 2567 statements of deficiencies (Hospital_2567s_2010_to_2026YTD.xlsx).
Released Oct 20, 2026 and checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospital All Owners (Hospital_All_Owners_2026.09.29.csv).
Released Sep 29, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospital Enrollments (Hospital_Enrollments_2026.09.29.csv).
Released Sep 29, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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