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Omaha VA Medical Center VA Nebraska Western Iowa Healthcare System)

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At a glance

Omaha VA Medical Center VA Nebraska Western Iowa Healthcare System) carries a 4-star CMS overall rating — above the national norm.

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 Limit1.930Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days1630Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases1.552Same 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 Limit0.031Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit3.018Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days1738Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases1.634Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases1Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.612Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of ProceduresNot available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted CasesNot available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed CasesNot available
SSI - Colon SurgeryNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of ProceduresNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted CasesNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed CasesNot available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient DaysNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted CasesNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed CasesNot available
MRSA BacteremiaNot available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence LimitNot available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence LimitNot available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient DaysNot available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted CasesNot available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed CasesNot available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)Not available

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 patients4.3Same as national213
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality RateNot available
Death rate for heart attack patients10.9Same as national77
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patients9.8Same as national153
Death rate for heart failure patients8.6Same as national298
Death rate for pneumonia patients14.2Same as national138
Death rate for stroke patientsNot available
Pressure ulcer rate0.92Same as national3203
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications157.76Same as national25
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.18Same as national5405
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.38Same as national5716
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate3.05Same as national830
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.54Same as national429
Postoperative respiratory failure rate16.61Same as national437
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate4.58Same as national853
Postoperative sepsis rate5.98Same as national390
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.66Same as national124
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate0.91Same as national738
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite1.36Same 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-22.3Not available88
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-1.7Not available345
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients-8.6Not available154
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)15.2Same as national1923
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 surgeryNot available
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate13.4Same as national88
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients18.4Same as national157
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate20.3Same as national345
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement3.5Same as national216
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate16.5Same as national154

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 rating4422
Doctor communication - star rating4422
Communication about medicines - star rating4422
Discharge information - star rating4422
Cleanliness - star rating3422
Quietness - star rating3422
Overall hospital rating - star rating4422
Recommend hospital - star rating4422
Summary star rating4422

Frequently asked questions

How is Omaha VA Medical Center VA Nebraska Western Iowa Healthcare System) rated?
Omaha VA Medical Center VA Nebraska Western Iowa Healthcare System) has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Omaha VA Medical Center VA Nebraska Western Iowa Healthcare System) have emergency services?
Yes. Omaha VA Medical Center VA Nebraska Western Iowa Healthcare System) operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Omaha VA Medical Center VA Nebraska Western Iowa Healthcare System) located?
Omaha VA Medical Center VA Nebraska Western Iowa Healthcare System) is located at 4101 Woolworth Avenue, Omaha, NE 68105.
What type of hospital is Omaha VA Medical Center VA Nebraska Western Iowa Healthcare System)?
Omaha VA Medical Center VA Nebraska Western Iowa Healthcare System) is classified by CMS as a Acute Care - Veterans Administration facility (Veterans Health Administration).

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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