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O U Medical Center

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At a glance

O U Medical Center carries a 2-star CMS overall rating — below the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 18 and worse on 6. For 30-day readmissions, it beats the national rate on 0 measures and trails on 2.

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 Limit0.224Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.540Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days47762Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases56.175Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases20Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.356Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.168Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.591Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days20309Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases30.179Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases10Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.331Better than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.594Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit1.779Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures420Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases12.181Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases13Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery1.067Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit1.391Worse than national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit5.233Worse than national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures298Worse than national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases3.156Worse than national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases9Worse than national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy2.852Worse than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.419Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit1.162Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days256678Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases20.812Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases15Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.721Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.216Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.409Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days216213Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases126.128Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases38Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.301Better 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 patients4.1Same as national94
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate3.9Same as national2075
Death rate for heart attack patients14.1Same as national121
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patients10Same as national134
Death rate for heart failure patients10.7Same as national230
Death rate for pneumonia patients18.6Same as national306
Death rate for stroke patients15.9Worse than national355
Pressure ulcer rate0.51Same as national9064
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications180.85Same as national284
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.30Same as national9924
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.49Worse than national10386
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.63Same as national3335
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate2.28Same as national1346
Postoperative respiratory failure rate19.55Worse than national1302
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate6.71Worse than national3400
Postoperative sepsis rate6.53Same as national1304
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.53Same as national942
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.46Same as national2646
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite1.50Worse than 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-14.8Not available111
Hospital return days for heart failure patients7.6Not available261
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients31.4Not available316
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)16.3Worse than national3623
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)12.4Same as national680
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy9.8Same as national1344
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy6.6Worse than national1344
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1Same as national967
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate13.5Same as national111
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients18.1Same as national158
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate19.9Same as national261
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement4.7Same as national89
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate16.5Same as national316

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 rating23193
Doctor communication - star rating33193
Communication about medicines - star rating23193
Discharge information - star rating23193
Cleanliness - star rating33193
Quietness - star rating23193
Overall hospital rating - star rating23193
Recommend hospital - star rating23193
Summary star rating23193

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 vaccination9510875
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 better203381
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 better203367
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better22514
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 seen2163155
Head CT results
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients96168
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing138846
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock7888
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle9145
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle10030
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle8988
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle9356
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy98426
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 285377
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis945315

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 O U Medical Center rated?
O U Medical Center has a 2 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does O U Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes. O U Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is O U Medical Center located?
O U Medical Center is located at 700 Ne 13th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73104.
What type of hospital is O U Medical Center?
O U Medical Center 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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