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UPMC East

4 / 5

At a glance

UPMC East 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 Limit0.057Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.131Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days6552Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases5.841Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.342Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.268Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.375Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days8696Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases9.078Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases6Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.661Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.386Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit2.932Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures123Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases3.291Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases4Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery1.215Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures10Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.081Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence LimitSame as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit1.043Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days43852Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases2.871Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases0Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.000Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.563Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit1.239Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days43852Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases29.352Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases25Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.852Same as 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 patients4.9Same as national34
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate3.8Same as national609
Death rate for heart attack patients10.8Same as national75
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patients8.3Same as national40
Death rate for heart failure patients8.8Same as national178
Death rate for pneumonia patients16.3Same as national196
Death rate for stroke patients12.2Same as national61
Pressure ulcer rate0.63Same as national2144
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complicationsNot available
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.19Same as national2561
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.25Same as national2657
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.07Same as national501
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.62Same as national180
Postoperative respiratory failure rate7.20Same as national171
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.25Same as national498
Postoperative sepsis rate4.53Same as national179
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.70Same as national112
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate0.92Same as national477
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.88Same 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-22.2Not available59
Hospital return days for heart failure patients14Not available215
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients15.3Not available204
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)15Same as national1030
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)13.5Same as national1089
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy10.7Same as national46
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy4.8Same as national46
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1Same as national346
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate14Same as national59
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients17.3Same as national39
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate19.9Same as national215
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement5Same as national38
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate16.1Same as national204

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 rating5423
Doctor communication - star rating3423
Communication about medicines - star rating2423
Discharge information - star rating3423
Cleanliness - star rating4423
Quietness - star rating3423
Overall hospital rating - star rating4423
Recommend hospital - star rating4423
Summary star rating3423

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 vaccination911564
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 better244612
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 better238576
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better41217
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better37819
Left before being seen240502
Head CT results5522
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients93336
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)064
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing171770
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock55250
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle6688
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle7947
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle78250
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle88146
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy99140
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter6743
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 293127
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis84892

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 MeasureNot Applicable (our hospital does not provide inpatient labor/delivery care)

Frequently asked questions

How is UPMC East rated?
UPMC East has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does UPMC East have emergency services?
Yes. UPMC East operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is UPMC East located?
UPMC East is located at 2775 Mosside Boulevard, Monroeville, PA 15146.
What type of hospital is UPMC East?
UPMC East 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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