Complications & Deaths Measures
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CMS-tracked
Pennsylvania · Acute Care - Veterans Administration
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System - Univ Dr
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System - Univ Dr holds a 3 of 5 CMS overall star rating - below the national average of 3.1 - in Pittsburgh, PA.
- 3★
- CMS overall rating
- 31th
- National percentile
- 20
- Quality measures
- 6
- Infection types
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University Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15240 · Allegheny County · (412) 688-6100
The verdict
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System - Univ Dr earns 3 of 5 stars from CMS - below the 3.1-star national average, and reports 0 quality measures better than the national benchmark against 2 worse.
- 3 / 5
- CMS overall star rating
- Higher than 31%
- of 2,866 rated US hospitals
- 0
- measures better than national of 15 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Where VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System - Univ Dr sits among rated US hospitals
3 Top 69% higher than 31% of 2,866 rated hospitals
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Source CMS Hospital Compare, overall hospital rating · 2026-05-15
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System - Univ Dr vs. Pennsylvania and the nation
- VA Pittsburgh Health…
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System - Univ Dr
3 stars
- Pennsylvania avg
Pennsylvania state average
3.3 stars
- US avg
National average
3.1 stars
What this shows At 3 stars, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System - Univ Dr rates below the Pennsylvania average of 3.3 and below the national average of 3.1.
Type
Acute Care - Veterans Administration
Ownership
Veterans Health Administration
Emergency Services
Yes
Birthing Friendly
N/A
Patient Experience
17
HCAHPS domains
Infection Types
6
CDC NHSN
CMS Overall Star Rating 60.0%
3 of 5 stars
Quality profile vs. the national benchmark
Mortality 5 measures
Safety of care 4 measures
Readmission 6 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.1 | Same as National |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.36 | Worse than National |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 186.42 | Same as National |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 7.8 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 9.9 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 9.9 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 12.9 | Better than National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.35 | Same as National |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.43 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 2.9 | Same as National |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.09 | Same as National |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.1 | Same as National |
Patient Experience (HCAHPS)
Experience profile vs. the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare, HCAHPS patient survey star ratings.
| Survey Question | Star Rating |
|---|---|
| Cleanliness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 4 |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 5 |
| Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating | 4 |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 4 |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Nurse communication - star rating | 5 |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 4 |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | 3 |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 4 |
| Summary star rating | 4 |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.235 | Better than National |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.522 | Same as National |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | N/A | Not Available |
| MRSA Bacteremia | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | N/A | Not Available |
Staffing & Spending
Unplanned Visits & Readmissions
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15.5 | Same as National |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 20 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | 41.8 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 9.9 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 0.4 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 16.2 | Worse than National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 16 | Same as National |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 4.7 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 19.2 | Same as National |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | N/A | Not Available |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | N/A | Not Available |
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Hospital Quality Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CMS star rating for VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System - Univ Dr?
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System - Univ Dr has an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, below the 3.1-star national average.
How does VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System - Univ Dr perform on quality measures?
0 of 15 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System - Univ Dr; 2 rate worse.
What do patients say about VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System - Univ Dr?
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System - Univ Dr reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 3 to 5 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System - Univ Dr?
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System - Univ Dr tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 1 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 1 are at the national average.
Does VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System - Univ Dr have emergency services?
Yes, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System - Univ Dr provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System - Univ Dr?
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System - Univ Dr is a Acute Care - Veterans Administration facility with Veterans Health Administration ownership, located in Pittsburgh, PA.
Data Sources
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Compare. Last refreshed from CMS: . About PlainHospital
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