Acute care hospital in Little Rock, AR
University of Arkansas Medical Sciences
4301 West Markham Street Mail Slot 612, Little Rock, AR 72205 · (501) 686-5000
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
University of Arkansas Medical Sciences at a glance
University of Arkansas Medical Sciences is a government acute care hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas (Pulaski County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the Arkansas average of 2.9.
76% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 285 minutes in the ER, worse than the Arkansas median of 136 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 2 and worse on 1.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Pulaski County
- CMS Certification Number
- 040016
How CMS scored this hospital
Number of measures in each group where the hospital was better, no different, or worse than the national rate.
| Measure group | Better | No different | Worse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality (death rates) | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 1 | 7 | 1 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 71% | 73.1% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 76% | 71.2% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Average |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Average |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 1,489 | 353 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 285 min | 136 min | 157 min | Worse |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 5% | 1.9% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | very high |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 46% | 62.2% | 63.8% | Worse |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 83% | 74.9% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better) | 11.7% | 12.2% | 11.8% | Average |
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 13.1% | 11.7% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 12.6% | 16.2% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 13% | 15.6% | 12.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 9.3% | 9.3% | 8.6% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better) | 14.1% | 14.4% | 14.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.4% | 21.6% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.7% | 17.3% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20.3% | 19.7% | 19.9% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.94 | 1.04 | 1.00 | Average |
| Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better) | 1.02 | 0.54 | 0.58 | Average |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 0.77 | 0.45 | 0.48 | Average |
| Surgical site infections after colon surgery (lower is better) | 0.85 | 0.88 | 0.80 | Average |
| Surgical site infections after abdominal hysterectomy (lower is better) | 0.45 | 1.31 | 1.04 | Average |
| MRSA bloodstream infections (lower is better) | 1.33 | 0.89 | 0.68 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.47 | 0.29 | 0.36 | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is University of Arkansas Medical Sciences's rating?
University of Arkansas Medical Sciences has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Arkansas hospitals is 2.9 stars.
How long is the ER wait at University of Arkansas Medical Sciences?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 285 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Arkansas median is 136 minutes.
Does University of Arkansas Medical Sciences have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is University of Arkansas Medical Sciences and how do I contact it?
University of Arkansas Medical Sciences is at 4301 West Markham Street Mail Slot 612, Little Rock, AR 72205. Phone: (501) 686-5000.
About this data
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