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University of Kansas Health System Olathe Hospital

4 / 5

At a glance

University of Kansas Health System Olathe Hospital carries a 4-star CMS overall rating — above the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 6 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 Limit0.351Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit3.752Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days2652Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2.176Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases3Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)1.379Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.097Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.909Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days4033Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases3.461Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.578Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.193Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit2.070Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures146Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases3.944Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases3Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.761Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures58Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.485Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.267Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit2.852Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days61731Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases2.863Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases3Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia1.048Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.225Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.742Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days58517Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases25.765Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases11Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.427Better 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 Rate4Same as national1463
Death rate for heart attack patients12.1Same as national164
Death rate for CABG surgery patients2.9Same as national63
Death rate for COPD patients10Same as national99
Death rate for heart failure patients10.6Same as national352
Death rate for pneumonia patients19.5Same as national396
Death rate for stroke patients11.3Same as national144
Pressure ulcer rate0.19Same as national4480
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications173.09Same as national62
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.28Same as national5570
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.34Same as national5622
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.72Same as national1280
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.58Same as national542
Postoperative respiratory failure rate9.69Same as national572
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate4.74Same as national1343
Postoperative sepsis rate4.09Same as national522
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.66Same as national345
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate0.81Same as national939
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.91Same 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-2.4Not available163
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-19.2Not available393
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients-10.1Not available399
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)14.4Same as national2391
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)13.6Same as national2271
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy9.8Same as national84
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy5.6Same as national84
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1Same as national625
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate12.8Same as national163
Rate of readmission for CABG10.9Same as national61
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients17.8Same as national110
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate17.2Same as national393
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacementNot available
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate15.2Same as national399

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 rating31531
Doctor communication - star rating31531
Communication about medicines - star rating21531
Discharge information - star rating31531
Cleanliness - star rating41531
Quietness - star rating31531
Overall hospital rating - star rating31531
Recommend hospital - star rating41531
Summary star rating31531

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 volumehigh
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 vaccination783484
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 better234401
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 better232375
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better27023
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 seen440706
Head CT results8614
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients100114
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)7933
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing172990
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock65159
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle7753
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle9328
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle82159
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle8998
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy96183
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 293153
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis955301
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 University of Kansas Health System Olathe Hospital rated?
University of Kansas Health System Olathe Hospital has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does University of Kansas Health System Olathe Hospital have emergency services?
Yes. University of Kansas Health System Olathe Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is University of Kansas Health System Olathe Hospital located?
University of Kansas Health System Olathe Hospital is located at 20333 West 151st Street, Olathe, KS 66061.
What type of hospital is University of Kansas Health System Olathe Hospital?
University of Kansas Health System Olathe 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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