Acute care hospital in Madison, WI
University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority
600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53792 · (608) 263-6400
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
University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority at a glance
University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority is a government acute care hospital in Madison, Wisconsin (Dane County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Wisconsin average of 3.8.
82% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 214 minutes in the ER, worse than the Wisconsin median of 137 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 6 and worse on 1.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital District Or Authority
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Dane County
- CMS Certification Number
- 520098
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) | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 1 | 9 | 1 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 77% | 76.1% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 82% | 74.5% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Average |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Completed patient surveys | 3,209 | 464 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 214 min | 137 min | 157 min | Worse |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 1% | 1% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | very high |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 56% | 70.8% | 63.8% | Worse |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 94% | 78.7% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better) | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.8% | Average |
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 8.5% | 12% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 9.3% | 15.2% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 10.7% | 11.8% | 12.1% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 6.8% | 8.6% | 8.6% | Better |
| Death rate for heart bypass surgery patients (lower is better) | 2.1% | 2.4% | 2.4% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better) | 13.9% | 14.1% | 14.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 20% | 21.2% | 21.4% | Better |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.5% | 17% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 21.6% | 19.8% | 19.9% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 5.3% | 5.8% | 5.8% | Better |
| Readmission rate after heart bypass surgery (lower is better) | 10.8% | 10.6% | 11.1% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Wisconsin avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 3.5% | 3.9% | 4.2% | Better |
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 1.04 | 1.02 | 1.00 | Average |
| Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better) | 0.59 | 0.47 | 0.58 | Better |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 0.48 | 0.58 | 0.48 | Better |
| Surgical site infections after colon surgery (lower is better) | 1.52 | 0.84 | 0.80 | Worse |
| Surgical site infections after abdominal hysterectomy (lower is better) | 0.41 | 1.09 | 1.04 | Average |
| MRSA bloodstream infections (lower is better) | 0.71 | 0.43 | 0.68 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.61 | 0.64 | 0.36 | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority's rating?
University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Wisconsin hospitals is 3.8 stars.
How long is the ER wait at University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 214 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Wisconsin median is 137 minutes.
Does University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority and how do I contact it?
University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority is at 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53792. Phone: (608) 263-6400.
About this data
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