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Hca Florida University Hospital

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At a glance

Hca Florida University 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 12 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 LimitSame as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.063Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days2152Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2.818Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.000Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence LimitNot available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence LimitNot available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days999Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.684Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.018Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit1.788Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures100Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases2.758Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases1Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.363Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitBetter than national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit0.928Better than national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures367Better than national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases3.229Better than national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Better than national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy0.000Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence LimitSame as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit2.522Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days31669Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases1.188Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases0Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.000Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.028Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.556Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days21732Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases11.877Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases2Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.168Better 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 patientsNot available
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate4.2Same as national208
Death rate for heart attack patientsNot available
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patientsNot available
Death rate for heart failure patients10.1Same as national25
Death rate for pneumonia patients14.9Same as national26
Death rate for stroke patientsNot available
Pressure ulcer rate1.05Same as national609
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complicationsNot available
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.20Same as national862
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.31Same as national830
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.18Same as national270
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.65Same as national159
Postoperative respiratory failure rate12.82Same as national176
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.09Same as national276
Postoperative sepsis rate4.81Same as national165
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.74Same as national106
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.00Same as national198
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite1.18Same 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 patientsNot available
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-15.3Not available29
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients-21.3Not available30
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)16.4Same as national315
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)Not available
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapyNot available
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapyNot available
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1Same as national108
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission RateNot available
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patientsNot available
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate19.8Same as national29
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacementNot available
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate15.4Same as national30

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 rating2621
Doctor communication - star rating2621
Communication about medicines - star rating2621
Discharge information - star rating2621
Cleanliness - star rating4621
Quietness - star rating3621
Overall hospital rating - star rating3621
Recommend hospital - star rating3621
Summary star rating2621

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 volumemedium
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 Hyperglycemia33754
Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia0916
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination421664
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 better127417
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 better124403
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better
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 seen031214
Head CT results
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing142604
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock7897
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle6730
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle9314
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle9197
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle9967
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis1002505
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 Hca Florida University Hospital rated?
Hca Florida University Hospital has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Hca Florida University Hospital have emergency services?
Yes. Hca Florida University Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Hca Florida University Hospital located?
Hca Florida University Hospital is located at 3476 S University Dr., Davie, FL 33328.
What type of hospital is Hca Florida University Hospital?
Hca Florida University Hospital is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Proprietary).

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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