Acute care hospital in Tulsa, OK

Oklahoma State University Medical Center

744 West 9th Street, Tulsa, OK 74127 · (918) 599-1000

★★★★★2
Below average
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

Oklahoma State University Medical Center at a glance

Oklahoma State University Medical Center is a government acute care hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma (Tulsa County).

CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the Oklahoma average of 3.3.

73% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).

Emergency patients sent home typically spent 105 minutes in the ER, better than the Oklahoma median of 123 minutes.

Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 2 and worse on 2.

Facility details

Type
Acute care hospital
Ownership
Government - Hospital District Or Authority
Emergency services
Yes
Birthing-friendly designation
Yes
County
Tulsa County
CMS Certification Number
370078

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 groupBetterNo differentWorse
Mortality (death rates)071
Safety of care240
Readmissions071

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityOklahoma avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 53.3 / 53.2 / 5Worse

Patient survey

This facility70%Oklahoma average73.3%U.S. average71.7%
Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10: this facility vs. Oklahoma and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityOklahoma avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 53.4 / 53.3 / 5Average
Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better)70%73.3%71.7%Average
Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better)73%73.7%71.2%Average
Nurse communication (higher is better)3 / 53.6 / 53.4 / 5Average
Doctor communication (higher is better)3 / 53.2 / 53.1 / 5Average
Communication about medicines (higher is better)2 / 52.7 / 52.7 / 5Worse
Discharge information (higher is better)3 / 53.3 / 53.3 / 5Average
Cleanliness (higher is better)3 / 53.4 / 53.4 / 5Average
Quietness at night (higher is better)3 / 54 / 53.3 / 5Average
Completed patient surveys971430611

Emergency room

This facility105 minOklahoma average123 minU.S. average157 min
Median time in the ER before leaving: this facility vs. Oklahoma and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityOklahoma avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better)105 min123 min157 minBetter
Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better)2%1.2%1.7%Worse
Emergency department volumehigh

Timely care

This facility81%Oklahoma average60.3%U.S. average63.8%
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock: this facility vs. Oklahoma and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityOklahoma avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better)81%60.3%63.8%Better
Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better)83%78.3%74.5%Better

Death rates (30-day)

This facility11.7%Oklahoma average12.4%U.S. average11.8%
Death rate for heart attack patients: this facility vs. Oklahoma and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityOklahoma avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better)11.7%12.4%11.8%Average
Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better)11.8%11.3%11.1%Worse
Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better)18.3%15.6%15.3%Worse
Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better)19.8%13.3%12.1%Worse
Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better)9%8.7%8.6%Average
Death rate for heart bypass surgery patients (lower is better)2%2.6%2.4%Better

Readmissions (30-day)

This facility15.1%Oklahoma average14.6%U.S. average14.4%
Readmission rate after heart attack: this facility vs. Oklahoma and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityOklahoma avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better)15.1%14.6%14.4%Average
Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better)20.7%21.4%21.4%Average
Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better)17.4%17.3%17.3%Average
Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better)20.8%20%19.9%Average
Readmission rate after heart bypass surgery (lower is better)13.2%11.2%11.1%Worse

Safety & infections

This facility0.84Oklahoma average0.98U.S. average1.00
Serious complications (patient safety composite): this facility vs. Oklahoma and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityOklahoma avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better)0.840.981.00Average
Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better)0.000.650.58Better
Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better)0.240.400.48Better
Surgical site infections after colon surgery (lower is better)2.400.900.80Worse
MRSA bloodstream infections (lower is better)0.000.770.68Better
C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better)0.130.320.36Better

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  2. Hillcrest Medical Center

    1120 South Utica Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74104 · 5.5 mi

    Acute Care Hospitals · For-profit

    ★★★★★3Average
  3. Ascension St John Medical Center

    1923 South Utica Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74104 · 5.5 mi

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★3Average
  4. Tulsa Center for Behavioral Health

    2323 S Harvard Ave, Tulsa, OK 74114 · 6.4 mi

    Psychiatric · Government

    Not rated
  5. Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital

    6901 South Olympia Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74132 · 8.8 mi

    Acute Care Hospitals · For-profit

    Not rated
  6. Saint Francis Hospital, INC

    6161 South Yale, Tulsa, OK 74136 · 9.6 mi

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average

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Frequently asked questions

What is Oklahoma State University Medical Center's rating?

Oklahoma State University Medical Center has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Oklahoma hospitals is 3.3 stars.

How long is the ER wait at Oklahoma State University Medical Center?

Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 105 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Oklahoma median is 123 minutes.

Does Oklahoma State University Medical Center have an emergency room?

Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.

Where is Oklahoma State University Medical Center and how do I contact it?

Oklahoma State University Medical Center is at 744 West 9th Street, Tulsa, OK 74127. Phone: (918) 599-1000.

About this data

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