Acute Care Hospitals · Voluntary non-profit - Private
Allegheny General Hospital
- 320 East North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
- (412) 359-3131
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
Allegheny General Hospital carries a 3-star CMS overall rating — in line with the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 18 and worse on 0.
Healthcare-Associated Infections
lower is better · 36 measures reported
Rates of infections patients can acquire while receiving care, such as central-line and catheter-associated infections, MRSA, and C. difficile.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national |
|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.314 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.871 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 24770 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 27.778 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 15 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.540 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.269 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.681 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 22687 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 40.975 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 18 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.439 | Better than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.613 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.836 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 425 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 11.802 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 13 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 1.102 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 9 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 0.058 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 0 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | — | Not available |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.408 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.281 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 146333 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 15.927 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 12 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.753 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.290 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.603 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 146333 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 68.139 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 29 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.426 | Better than national |
Complications & Deaths
lower is better · 20 measures reported
Rates of serious complications (like hip/knee replacement problems or accidental cuts during surgery) and 30-day mortality rates for common conditions.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients | 4.7 | Same as national | 51 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 3.9 | Same as national | 1535 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 12.3 | Same as national | 95 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 2.9 | Same as national | 144 |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 7.9 | Same as national | 46 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 11.2 | Same as national | 278 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 14.9 | Same as national | 146 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 13.2 | Same as national | 269 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 0.51 | Same as national | 6255 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 173.30 | Same as national | 223 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.17 | Same as national | 6781 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.30 | Same as national | 7144 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.84 | Same as national | 2757 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.60 | Same as national | 1325 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 12.04 | Same as national | 1252 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 4.38 | Same as national | 3018 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 4.62 | Same as national | 1345 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 1.41 | Same as national | 660 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.23 | Same as national | 1705 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.05 | Same as national | — |
Unplanned Hospital Visits & Readmissions
lower is better · 14 measures reported
How often patients return to the hospital unexpectedly within 30 days of discharge — a marker of care quality and discharge planning.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | -5.8 | Not available | 176 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 10.1 | Not available | 358 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 15.7 | Not available | 153 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 14.7 | Same as national | 2924 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 15.6 | Same as national | 500 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 9.2 | Same as national | 57 |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 5.3 | Same as national | 57 |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1 | Same as national | 597 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 13.4 | Same as national | 176 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 11.2 | Same as national | 141 |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 18.6 | Same as national | 49 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 19.7 | Same as national | 358 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 5.4 | Same as national | 53 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15.9 | Same as national | 153 |
Patient Experience (HCAHPS)
higher is better · 9 measures reported
What patients say about their hospital stay — communication with nurses and doctors, responsiveness, cleanliness, pain management, and whether they would recommend the hospital.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse communication - star rating | 3 | 568 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 3 | 568 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 2 | 568 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 4 | 568 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 3 | 568 |
| Quietness - star rating | 2 | 568 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 3 | 568 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 4 | 568 |
| Summary star rating | 3 | 568 |
Timely & Effective Care
higher is better (unless a wait time) · 30 measures reported
How consistently hospitals follow recommended care processes — for example, giving heart-attack patients aspirin on arrival, or the average time spent in the emergency department.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency department volume | high | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Diagnosis Documented | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Risk Screening | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutrition Assessment | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutritional Care Plan | — | — |
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hyperglycemia | — | — |
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia | — | — |
| Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events | — | — |
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination | 47 | 3593 |
| Average (median) time all patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, including psychiatric/mental health patients and patients who were transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better | 276 | 480 |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric care/mental health patients. A lower number of minutes is better | 274 | 453 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 282 | 22 |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better | — | — |
| Left before being seen | 3 | 45126 |
| Head CT results | — | — |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 98 | 63 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | — | — |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 16 | 6961 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 35 | 113 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 56 | 36 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | 81 | 16 |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 58 | 113 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 85 | 47 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | 98 | 615 |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | 95 | 185 |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | 91 | 531 |
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | — | — |
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | — | — |
Maternal Health
lower is better · 4 measures reported
Measures of maternal outcomes and safe delivery practices, including severe complications during childbirth.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Cesarean Birth | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) | — | — |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure | Not Applicable (our hospital does not provide inpatient labor/delivery care) | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How is Allegheny General Hospital rated?
- Allegheny General Hospital has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does Allegheny General Hospital have emergency services?
- Yes. Allegheny General Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is Allegheny General Hospital located?
- Allegheny General Hospital is located at 320 East North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212.
- What type of hospital is Allegheny General Hospital?
- Allegheny General Hospital is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Private).
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Data as of 2026-06-14. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. This is public data provided for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. See our methodology and editorial policy.