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UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL AUTHORITY

AURORA, CO

Acute Care Hospitals

ADVENTHEALTH AVISTA

LOUISVILLE, CO

Acute Care Hospitals

Overview

Metric	UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL AUTHORITY	ADVENTHEALTH AVISTA
Overall Star Rating	5/5 ★	4/5 ★
Type	Acute Care Hospitals	Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership	Government - Hospital District or Authority	Voluntary non-profit - Church
Emergency Services	Yes	No
Birthing Friendly	Yes	Yes
Avg Patient Experience	3.4	3.7

Quality Performance

Number of quality measures rated better, same, or worse than the national average

Category	UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL AUTHORITY			ADVENTHEALTH AVISTA
	Better	Same	Worse	Better	Same	Worse
Mortality	1	6	0	0	2	0
Safety of Care	3	5	0	1	3	0
Readmission	1	10	0	2	5	0

Patient Experience (HCAHPS)

Patient satisfaction survey star ratings (1-5 scale)

Survey Question	UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL AUTHORITY	ADVENTHEALTH AVISTA
Cleanliness - linear mean score	N/A	N/A
Cleanliness - star rating	★ 3	★ 3
Communication about medicines - linear mean score	N/A	N/A
Communication about medicines - star rating	★ 3	★ 3
Discharge information - linear mean score	N/A	N/A
Discharge information - star rating	★ 4	★ 4
Doctor communication - linear mean score	N/A	N/A
Doctor communication - star rating	★ 3	★ 4
Nurse communication - linear mean score	N/A	N/A
Nurse communication - star rating	★ 3	★ 3
Overall hospital rating - linear mean score	N/A	N/A
Overall hospital rating - star rating	★ 4	★ 4
Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 6 or lower on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest)	N/A	N/A
Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 7 or 8 on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest)	N/A	N/A
Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest)	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported NO, they would probably not or definitely not recommend the hospital	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that NO, they did not discuss whether they would need help after discharge	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that NO, they did not receive written information about possible symptoms to look out for after discharge	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that NO, they were not given information about what to do during their recovery at home	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that staff "Always" explained about medicines before giving it to them	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that staff "Sometimes" or "Never" explained about medicines before giving it to them	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that staff "Usually" explained about medicines before giving it to them	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Always" quiet at night	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Sometimes" or "Never" quiet at night	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Usually" quiet at night	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" communicated well	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" explained things in a way they could understand	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" listened carefully to them	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" treated them with courtesy and respect	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" treated them with courtesy and respect	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated well	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" explained things in a way they could understand	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" listened carefully to them	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" treated them with courtesy and respect	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" communicated well	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" explained things in a way they could understand	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" listened carefully to them	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" communicated well	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" explained things in a way they could understand	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" listened carefully to them	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" treated them with courtesy and respect	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" treated them with courtesy and respect	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated well	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" explained things in a way they could understand	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" listened carefully to them	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" treated them with courtesy and respect	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" communicated well	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" explained things in a way they could understand	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" listened carefully to them	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Always" clean	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Sometimes" or "Never" clean	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Usually" clean	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Always" communicated what the medication was for	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Always" discussed possible side effects	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated what the medication was for	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Sometimes" or "Never" discussed possible side effects	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Usually" communicated what the medication was for.	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Usually" discussed possible side effects	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that YES, they did discuss whether they would need help after discharge	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that YES, they did receive written information about possible symptoms to look out for after discharge	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported that YES, they were given information about what to do during their recovery at home	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported YES, they would definitely recommend the hospital	N/A	N/A
Patients who reported YES, they would probably recommend the hospital	N/A	N/A
Quietness - linear mean score	N/A	N/A
Quietness - star rating	★ 3	★ 4
Recommend hospital - linear mean score	N/A	N/A
Recommend hospital - star rating	★ 5	★ 4
Summary star rating	★ 3	★ 4

Healthcare-Associated Infections

Infection rates compared to national benchmarks

Infection Type	UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL AUTHORITY	ADVENTHEALTH AVISTA
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)	0.551 Better than National	0 Same as National
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit	0.357 Better than National	N/A Same as National
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days	24251 Better than National	1094 Same as National
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases	23 Better than National	0 Same as National
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases	41.777 Better than National	1.074 Same as National
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit	0.813 Better than National	2.789 Same as National
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)	0.685 Better than National	N/A Not Available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit	0.453 Better than National	N/A Not Available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases	25 Better than National	0 Not Available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases	36.501 Better than National	0.508 Not Available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit	0.996 Better than National	N/A Not Available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days	32661 Better than National	577 Not Available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)	0.327 Better than National	0.206 Same as National
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit	0.252 Better than National	0.01 Same as National
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases	61 Better than National	1 Same as National
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days	227793 Better than National	12071 Same as National
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases	186.565 Better than National	4.844 Same as National
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit	0.417 Better than National	1.018 Same as National
MRSA Bacteremia	0.551 Better than National	N/A Not Available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit	0.29 Better than National	N/A Not Available
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases	11 Better than National	0 Not Available
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days	250349 Better than National	14748 Not Available
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases	19.969 Better than National	0.59 Not Available
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit	0.957 Better than National	N/A Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy	0.888 Same as National	N/A Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit	0.226 Same as National	N/A Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures	402 Same as National	63 Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases	3 Same as National	0 Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases	3.377 Same as National	0.421 Not Available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit	2.418 Same as National	N/A Not Available
SSI - Colon Surgery	0.957 Same as National	1.927 Same as National
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit	0.585 Same as National	0.323 Same as National
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures	692 Same as National	43 Same as National
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases	18 Same as National	2 Same as National
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases	18.808 Same as National	1.038 Same as National
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit	1.483 Same as National	6.366 Same as National

Medicare Spending

Medicare spending per episode compared between hospitals

Measure	UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL AUTHORITY	ADVENTHEALTH AVISTA
Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary)	0.96	0.96

Maternal Health

Maternal care quality measures including C-section rates and outcomes

Measure	UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL AUTHORITY	ADVENTHEALTH AVISTA
Cesarean Birth	N/A	N/A
Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure	N/A	N/A
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All)	N/A	N/A
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases)	N/A	N/A

Data from CMS Hospital Compare. This comparison is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Learn more

Frequently Asked Questions

What data is used in this hospital comparison?

This comparison tool uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Compare program. It includes overall star ratings, quality measures (mortality, safety, readmissions), patient experience (HCAHPS) surveys, healthcare-associated infection rates, unplanned visit measures, Medicare spending per episode, and maternal health measures.

How are CMS star ratings calculated?

CMS overall hospital star ratings are calculated on a scale of 1 to 5 stars using data from multiple quality measures across five categories: mortality, safety of care, readmission, patient experience, and timely and effective care. Hospitals must have sufficient data in at least three measure groups to receive a star rating.

What does "Better than National" mean?

When a quality measure is marked "Better than National," it means the hospital's performance on that specific measure is statistically significantly better than the national benchmark. Similarly, "Worse than National" indicates the hospital performs significantly below the benchmark, and "Same as National" means no statistically significant difference.

What are HCAHPS patient experience surveys?

HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) is a standardized patient satisfaction survey administered to a random sample of recently discharged patients. It measures aspects of hospital care such as communication with doctors and nurses, responsiveness of staff, cleanliness, discharge information, and overall rating.

How often is the comparison data updated?

CMS publishes updated Hospital Compare data quarterly. Our database is refreshed with each new CMS release to provide the most current quality metrics available for comparison.

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Reviewed byPlainhospital Editorial, Hospital Quality Editorial Team · June 7, 2026