URMC / Quality & Safety / Quality Measures / Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Quality Measures at SMH Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) 30-Day Mortality (CMS), September 2019 - April 2022 Metric Rate National 9.2% Strong Memorial Hospital 9.8% Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) 30-Day Readmission Rate, September 2019 - April 2022 Metric Rate National 19.3% Strong Memorial Hospital 20.2%