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Allina United Hospital

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At a glance

Allina United 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.

MeasureScoreCompared to national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.032Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.623Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days11591Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases10.611Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.188Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.053Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.571Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days12160Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases14.303Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases3Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.210Better than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.106Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit1.138Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures275Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases7.175Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases3Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.418Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit0.673Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit7.200Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures125Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases1.134Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases3Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy2.646Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.320Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit1.937Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days130364Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases5.721Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases5Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.874Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.187Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.487Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days125616Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases54.740Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases17Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.311Better 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.

MeasureScoreCompared to nationalSample
Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients2.9Same as national263
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate3.7Same as national1907
Death rate for heart attack patients12.7Same as national224
Death rate for CABG surgery patients2.1Same as national42
Death rate for COPD patients8.3Same as national92
Death rate for heart failure patients11.2Same as national537
Death rate for pneumonia patients16.7Same as national311
Death rate for stroke patients11.4Same as national277
Pressure ulcer rate0.11Same as national6784
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications173.93Same as national120
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.12Same as national8381
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.22Same as national8497
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate1.77Same as national2406
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.67Same as national1357
Postoperative respiratory failure rate8.26Same as national1312
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate4.07Same as national2590
Postoperative sepsis rate8.04Same as national1340
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.51Same as national547
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.55Same as national1698
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.92Same 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.

MeasureScoreCompared to nationalSample
Hospital return days for heart attack patients-3.5Not available238
Hospital return days for heart failure patients17.2Not available623
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients-2.7Not available311
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)14.9Same as national3088
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)12.6Same as national411
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy11.2Same as national105
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy5.1Same as national105
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1.1Same as national875
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate13.4Same as national238
Rate of readmission for CABG10.6Same as national41
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients18.4Same as national97
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate21.3Same as national623
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement6.1Same as national276
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate14.6Same as national311

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.

MeasureScoreSample
Nurse communication - star rating3469
Doctor communication - star rating3469
Communication about medicines - star rating2469
Discharge information - star rating3469
Cleanliness - star rating2469
Quietness - star rating2469
Overall hospital rating - star rating3469
Recommend hospital - star rating3469
Summary star rating3469

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.

MeasureScoreSample
Emergency department volumevery 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 vaccination698115
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 better176404
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 better176379
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better18823
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 seen377798
Head CT results
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients97148
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing136301
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock53135
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle7141
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle7121
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle68135
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle9766
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy97363
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter8097
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 293301
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.

MeasureScoreSample
Cesarean Birth
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All)
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases)
Maternal Morbidity Structural MeasureYes

Frequently asked questions

How is Allina United Hospital rated?
Allina United Hospital has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Allina United Hospital have emergency services?
Yes. Allina United Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Allina United Hospital located?
Allina United Hospital is located at 333 North Smith Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55102.
What type of hospital is Allina United Hospital?
Allina United Hospital is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Private).

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.

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