Acute care hospital in Austin, TX
Dell Seton Med Center at the University of Tx
601 E 15th Street, Austin, TX 78701 · (512) 324-7000
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Dell Seton Med Center at the University of Tx at a glance
Dell Seton Med Center at the University of Tx is a non-profit acute care hospital in Austin, Texas (Travis County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Texas average of 3.4.
78% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 249 minutes in the ER, worse than the Texas median of 146 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 1 and worse on 0.
It does not provide emergency services.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- No
- County
- Travis County
- CMS Certification Number
- 450124
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 | 4 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 78% | 73.5% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 78% | 72.9% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 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 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 431 | 637 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 249 min | 146 min | 157 min | Worse |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 42% | 66.5% | 63.8% | Worse |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 92% | 72.2% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 9.7% | 10.5% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 14.4% | 14.7% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 10.4% | 12% | 12.1% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.8% | 21.3% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.3% | 17.3% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 5.8% | 5.9% | 5.8% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 3.9% | 4.1% | 4.2% | Better |
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.93 | 0.97 | 1.00 | Average |
| Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better) | 0.63 | 0.52 | 0.58 | Average |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 0.25 | 0.37 | 0.48 | Better |
| Surgical site infections after colon surgery (lower is better) | 0.32 | 0.70 | 0.80 | Average |
| MRSA bloodstream infections (lower is better) | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.68 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.97 | 0.26 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Dell Seton Med Center at the University of Tx's rating?
Dell Seton Med Center at the University of Tx has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Texas hospitals is 3.4 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Dell Seton Med Center at the University of Tx?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 249 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Texas median is 146 minutes.
Does Dell Seton Med Center at the University of Tx have an emergency room?
No. CMS lists it as not providing emergency services.
Where is Dell Seton Med Center at the University of Tx and how do I contact it?
Dell Seton Med Center at the University of Tx is at 601 E 15th Street, Austin, TX 78701. Phone: (512) 324-7000.
About this data
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