ATRIUM HEALTH UNIVERSITY CITY Review
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Overall Hospital Rating: ; HCAPS approval: 53%
Database data as of January 31, 2024
The information shown here is based on data records that are not current. Our latest records for ATRIUM HEALTH UNIVERSITY CITY is from April 28, 2021 and our latest database records are as of January 31, 2024. It is not clear why ATRIUM HEALTH UNIVERSITY CITY is no longer in the database. Take care when reviewing this information to confirm that the hospital is still operating.
A Review of the Data
Prepared by Richard Saunders as of January 31, 2024.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ("CMS") distributes more than 80 tables of data on hospitals on a quarterly basis. That is a lot of information to pour through to try and build a comprehensive review of ATRIUM HEALTH UNIVERSITY CITY. Luckily, we are here to help! I’ve put together this page to help you to get a better idea of what the hospital does, who is affiliated with it, share any patient survey data and much more. (If you want to jump to a specific section of the review, here are the section headers: General Hospital Data, Ratings, Cost Analysis, Infections, Comparison, Nearby Skilled Nursing Facilities, Doctors Associated with ATRIUM HEALTH UNIVERSITY CITY, Survey Analysis.)
In the briefest summary, ATRIUM HEALTH UNIVERSITY CITY is one of the types of hospitals called Acute Care Hospitals. It is in CHARLOTTE, NC. Its five star rating is 4 . Its type of ownership is Government - Hospital District or Authority. The facility's Medicare ID is 340166. It does provide emergency services. There are 352 medical professionals and 64 doctor groups affiliated with the hospital. On average at ATRIUM HEALTH UNIVERSITY CITY, emergency patients were charged $20,691. This is lower than the state average of $24,303. It is also lower than the national average of $25,828.
According to the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems ("HCAHPS") that ended in September 30, 2021, 53% of the patients surveyed definitely recommended ATRIUM HEALTH UNIVERSITY CITY, while only 10% did not recommend going to ATRIUM HEALTH UNIVERSITY CITY.
The information presented below is based on data provided by U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). It is updated as new data is made available.
General Information for ATRIUM HEALTH UNIVERSITY CITY
Address:
8800 NORTH TYRON STREET
CHARLOTTE, NC
28256
(704) 548-6000
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Medicare Provider Number:
340166
Type:
Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership:
Government - Hospital District or Authority
Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating for ATRIUM HEALTH UNIVERSITY CITY
Overall Rating:
The Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating for ATRIUM HEALTH UNIVERSITY CITY summarizes a variety of measures across 5 areas of quality into a single star rating for each hospital. Once reporting thresholds are met, a hospital’s Overall Star Rating is calculated using only those measures for which data are available. Hospitals report data to The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ("CMS") through the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) Program, Hospital Outpatient Quality Reporting (OQR) Program, Hospital Readmission Reduction Program (HRRP), Hospital-Acquired Condition (HAC) Reduction Program, and Hospital Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program. Overall Star Ratings aren’t calculated for Veterans Health Administration (VHA) or Department of Defense (DoD) hospitals.
Most hospitals will have an Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating of 3.
National distribution of the Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating The following table shows the national distribution of the Overall Star Rating based on July 2022 results.
Overall rating | Number of hospitals / Percentage |
---|---|
1 star | 198 (6.34%) |
2 stars | 702 (22.49%) |
3 stars | 895 (28.68%) |
4 stars | 895 (28.68%) |
5 stars | 431 (13.81%) |
N/A | 1,368 (30.47%) |
Additional detailed on the method for calculating the Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating from this document.
Patient Survey Results
Below is information compiled by CMS on the percentage of patients who respond to specific treatments and a comparison of the results for ATRIUM HEALTH UNIVERSITY CITY to the national results for similar facilities.
Survey Question | Response |
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Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" communicated well | 71 % |
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated well | 9 % |
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" communicated well | 20 % |
Nurse communication - linear mean score | Not Applicable |
Nurse communication - star rating | Not Applicable |
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" treated them with courtesy and respect | 81 % |
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" treated them with courtesy and respect | 6 % |
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" treated them with courtesy and respect | 13 % |
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" listened carefully to them | 69 % |
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" listened carefully to them | 9 % |
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" listened carefully to them | 22 % |
Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" explained things in a way they could understand | 63 % |
Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" explained things in a way they could understand | 11 % |
Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" explained things in a way they could understand | 26 % |
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" communicated well | 72 % |
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated well | 8 % |
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" communicated well | 20 % |
Doctor communication - linear mean score | Not Applicable |
Doctor communication - star rating | Not Applicable |
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" treated them with courtesy and respect | 79 % |
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" treated them with courtesy and respect | 4 % |
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" treated them with courtesy and respect | 17 % |
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" listened carefully to them | 72 % |
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" listened carefully to them | 9 % |
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" listened carefully to them | 19 % |
Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" explained things in a way they could understand | 66 % |
Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" explained things in a way they could understand | 11 % |
Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" explained things in a way they could understand | 23 % |
Patients who reported that they "Always" received help as soon as they wanted | 51 % |
Patients who reported that they "Sometimes" or "Never" received help as soon as they wanted | 21 % |
Patients who reported that they "Usually" received help as soon as they wanted | 28 % |
Staff responsiveness - linear mean score | Not Applicable |
Staff responsiveness - star rating | Not Applicable |
Patients who reported that they "Always" received help after using the call button as soon as they wanted | 52 % |
Patients who reported that they "Sometimes" or "Never" received help after using the call button as soon as they wanted | 19 % |
Patients who reported that they "Usually" received help after using the call button as soon as they wanted | 29 % |
Patients who reported that they "Always" received bathroom help as soon as they wanted | 50 % |
Patients who reported that they "Sometimes" or "Never" received bathroom help as soon as they wanted | 23 % |
Patients who reported that they "Usually" received bathroom help as soon as they wanted | 27 % |
Patients who reported that staff "Always" explained about medicines before giving it to them | 52 % |
Patients who reported that staff "Sometimes" or "Never" explained about medicines before giving it to them | 31 % |
Patients who reported that staff "Usually" explained about medicines before giving it to them | 17 % |
Communication about medicines - linear mean score | Not Applicable |
Communication about medicines - star rating | Not Applicable |
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Always" communicated what the medication was for | 65 % |
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated what the medication was for | 17 % |
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Usually" communicated what the medication was for. | 18 % |
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Always" discussed possible side effects | 38 % |
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Sometimes" or "Never" discussed possible side effects | 45 % |
Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Usually" discussed possible side effects | 17 % |
Patients who reported that NO, they were not given information about what to do during their recovery at home | 21 % |
Patients who reported that YES, they were given information about what to do during their recovery at home | 79 % |
Discharge information - linear mean score | Not Applicable |
Discharge information - star rating | Not Applicable |
Patients who reported that NO, they did not discuss whether they would need help after discharge | 23 % |
Patients who reported that YES, they did discuss whether they would need help after discharge | 77 % |
Patients who reported that NO, they did not receive written information about possible symptoms to look out for after discharge | 18 % |
Patients who reported that YES, they did receive written information about possible symptoms to look out for after discharge | 82 % |
Patients who "Agree" they understood their care when they left the hospital | 48 % |
Patients who "Disagree" or "Strongly Disagree" they understood their care when they left the hospital | 10 % |
Patients who "Strongly Agree" they understood their care when they left the hospital | 42 % |
Care transition - linear mean score | Not Applicable |
Care transition - star rating | Not Applicable |
Patients who "Agree" that the staff took my preferences into account when determining my health care needs | 53 % |
Patients who "Disagree" or "Strongly Disagree" that the staff took my preferences into account when determining my health care needs | 13 % |
Patients who "Strongly Agree" that the staff took my preferences into account when determining my health care needs | 34 % |
Patients who "Agree" that they understood their responsiblities in managing their health | 51 % |
Patients who "Disagree" or "Strongly Disagree" that they understood their responsiblities in managing their health | 9 % |
Patients who "Strongly Agree" that they understood their responsiblities in managing their health | 40 % |
Patients who "Agree" that they understood the purposes of their medications when leaving the hospital | 40 % |
Patients who "Disagree" or "Strongly Disagree" that they understood the purposes of their medications when leaving the hospital | 7 % |
Patients who "Strongly Agree" that they understood the purposes of their medications when leaving the hospital | 53 % |
Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Always" clean | 60 % |
Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Sometimes" or "Never" clean | 17 % |
Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Usually" clean | 23 % |
Cleanliness - linear mean score | Not Applicable |
Cleanliness - star rating | Not Applicable |
Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Always" quiet at night | 56 % |
Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Sometimes" or "Never" quiet at night | 14 % |
Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Usually" quiet at night | 30 % |
Quietness - linear mean score | Not Applicable |
Quietness - star rating | Not Applicable |
Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 6 or lower on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest) | 16 % |
Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 7 or 8 on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest) | 28 % |
Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest) | 56 % |
Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | Not Applicable |
Overall hospital rating - star rating | Not Applicable |
Patients who reported NO, they would probably not or definitely not recommend the hospital | 10 % |
Patients who reported YES, they would definitely recommend the hospital | 53 % |
Patients who reported YES, they would probably recommend the hospital | 37 % |
Recommend hospital - linear mean score | Not Applicable |
Recommend hospital - star rating | Not Applicable |
Summary star rating | Not Applicable |
Cost of ATRIUM HEALTH UNIVERSITY CITY, Compare to National and State Averages
Understanding how much a hospital is going to cost is extremely difficult. Hospitals themselves actively obscure what they charge and have negotiated different rates with different insurers. Then you have the problem of the wide variety of treatments which the ATRIUM HEALTH UNIVERSITY CITY provides.
To provide some standard metric to compare hospital costs, CMS publishes the MSPB (or "Medicare Spending Per Beneficiary"). Even though you may not be on Medicare, this metric may still be useful. The MSPB is expressed as a percentage compared to the national average for costs that Medicare incurs. A percentage higher than 100% means the hospital charges more than the national average while a percentage less than 100% means the hospital charges less than the national average.
MSPB for ATRIUM HEALTH UNIVERSITY CITY: Not Available
Detailed table for spending and period for patients at ATRIUM HEALTH UNIVERSITY CITY:
Type | Amount |
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Home Health Agency (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) | $9 |
Hospice (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) | $0 |
Inpatient (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) | $18 |
Outpatient (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) | $97 |
Skilled Nursing Facility (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) | $10 |
Durable Medical Equipment (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) | $10 |
Carrier (1 to 3 days Prior to Index Hospital Admission) | $702 |
Home Health Agency (During Index Hospital Admission) | $0 |
Hospice (During Index Hospital Admission) | $0 |
Inpatient (During Index Hospital Admission) | $9,352 |
Outpatient (During Index Hospital Admission) | $0 |
Skilled Nursing Facility (During Index Hospital Admission) | $0 |
Durable Medical Equipment (During Index Hospital Admission) | $11 |
Carrier (During Index Hospital Admission) | $1,186 |
Home Health Agency (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) | $632 |
Hospice (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) | $155 |
Inpatient (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) | $2,607 |
Outpatient (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) | $1,000 |
Skilled Nursing Facility (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) | $3,694 |
Durable Medical Equipment (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) | $70 |
Carrier (1 through 30 days After Discharge from Index Hospital Admission) | $1,137 |
Total (Complete Episode) | $20,691 |
Infection Rates at ATRIUM HEALTH UNIVERSITY CITY
These measures show how often patients at ATRIUM HEALTH UNIVERSITY CITY contract certain infections during the course of their medical treatment, when compared to other hospitals nationally.
Infection Type | Score / Compare to National Average |
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Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.03 / Same |
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 2.81 / Same |
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 2,276.00 / Same |
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 1.76 / Same |
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 1.00 / Same |
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.57 / Same |
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.03 / Same |
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 2.93 / Same |
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 2,297.00 / Same |
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 1.68 / Same |
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 1.00 / Same |
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.60 / Same |
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | -- / Same |
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.65 / Same |
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 61.00 / Same |
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 1.81 / Same |
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 0.00 / Same |
SSI - Colon Surgery | 0.00 / Same |
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | Not Available / Not Available |
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | Not Available / Not Available |
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 64.00 / Not Available |
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 0.57 / Not Available |
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 2.00 / Not Available |
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | Not Available / Not Available |
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.03 / Same |
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 3.20 / Same |
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 40,525.00 / Same |
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 1.54 / Same |
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 1.00 / Same |
MRSA Bacteremia | 0.65 / Same |
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.20 / Better |
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.83 / Better |
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 35,332.00 / Better |
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 18.25 / Better |
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 8.00 / Better |
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.44 / Better |
How ATRIUM HEALTH UNIVERSITY CITY Compares to Other Similar Facilities
This is how ATRIUM HEALTH UNIVERSITY CITY compares to other similar hospitals nationally based on data provided to CMS.
Top Hospitals in CHARLOTTE, NC
Worst Hospitals in CHARLOTTE, NC
Percentages of Complications and Deaths at ATRIUM HEALTH UNIVERSITY CITY
Measure | Score | Compared to National Rates |
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Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients | NA | Not Enough Data |
Death rate for heart attack patients | NA | Not Enough Data |
Death rate for CABG surgery patients | NA | Not Enough Data |
Death rate for COPD patients | 7.8% | SAME |
Death rate for heart failure patients | 9.3% | SAME |
Death rate for pneumonia patients | 19.7% | SAME |
Death rate for stroke patients | 14.8% | SAME |
Pressure ulcer rate | 0.93% | SAME |
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | NA | Not Enough Data |
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.23% | SAME |
In-hospital fall with hip fracture rate | 0.09% | SAME |
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.64% | SAME |
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.54% | SAME |
Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 8.15% | SAME |
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 5.16% | SAME |
Postoperative sepsis rate | 5.07% | SAME |
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 2.4% | SAME |
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.3% | SAME |
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.14% | SAME |
Skilled Nursing Facilities Near ATRIUM HEALTH UNIVERSITY CITY
Many hospital patients are not ready to return home after a hospital visit. If recovery is going to be protracted, doctors will often advise that the patients recuperate at a skilled nursing facility. Below is a list of the skilled nursing homes near ATRIUM HEALTH UNIVERSITY CITY ranked by their CMS 5-Star Overall Rating.
Medical Groups Affiliated with ATRIUM HEALTH UNIVERSITY CITY
There are 352 doctors and 64 medical groups that are affiliated with ATRIUM HEALTH UNIVERSITY CITY.
Affiliated Doctor Groups
- THE CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
- CAROLINAS PHYSICIANS NETWORK INC
- CAROLINAS MEDICAL CENTER
- CHS ANESTHESIA SERVICES GROUP INC
- CHARLOTTE RADIOLOGY PA
- UROLOGY SPECIALISTS OF THE CAROLINAS PLLC
- LAKE NORMAN EMERGENCY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES LLC
- WAKE FOREST EMERGENCY PROVIDERS
- ORTHOCAROLINA, PA
- PROACTIVE THERAPY OF NORTH CAROLINA INC
- ATRIUM HEALTH NORTH MARKET NETWORK LLC
- SURGICAL SPECIALISTS OF CHARLOTTE PA
- EMERGENCY MEDICINE PHYSICIANS OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY PLLC
- CHARLESTON AREA MEDICAL CENTER INC
- CAROLINAS PATHOLOGY GROUP PA
- ACS PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS - SOUTHEAST PC
- IREDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC
- THE CAROLINAS EMERGENCY GROUP, PLLC
- OBSERVATION MEDICINE PHYSICIANS OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY PLLC
- HARRISBURG FAMILY PHYSICIANS
- CAROLINA PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATES LLC
- EMERGENCY MEDICINE PHYSICIANS OF CRAVEN COUNTY PLLC
- TRYON MEDICAL PARTNERS, PLLC
- VOHRA WOUND PHYSICIANS OF NY PLLC
- MERCY CLINIC FORT SMITH COMMUNITIES
- MID-ATLANTIC EMERGENCY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES PLLC
- AMERICAN ANESTHESIOLOGY OF NORTH CAROLINA PLLC
- CAROLINA DIGESTIVE HEALTH ASSOCIATES PA
- SELECT PHYSICAL THERAPY HOLDINGS INC
- SCOTLAND REGIONAL HEALTH NETWORK
- NEPHROLOGY AND HYPERTENSION CONSULTANTS,PA
- CHARLOTTE EYE EAR NOSE AND THROAT ASSOCIATES PA
- DAVIDSON CLINIC
- MECKLENBURG MEDICAL GROUP
- STONE INSTITUTE OF THE CAROLINAS LLC
- EAST CAROLINA ANESTHESIA ASSOCIATES PLLC
- FHPG LLC
- PRISMA HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP-MIDLANDS
- PIEDMONT CAROLINAS RADIATION THERAPY LLC
- SOUTHEAST RADIATION ONCOLOGY GROUP, P.A.
- RADIATION ONCOLOGY CENTERS OF THE CAROLINAS, INC.
- NORTHEAST ANESTHESIA AND PAIN SPECIALISTS PA
- FORSYTH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC
- NUVIEW TELEHEALTH LLC
- PARAGON SURGICAL SPECIALISTS PA
- MACKINAC STRAITS HEALTH SYSTEM INC
- STEFFIE ENTERPRISES, INC
- CAROLINA ANESTHESIA ASSOCIATES PA
- CAROLINA REGIONAL ANESTHESIA PLLC
- LAKE NORMAN ANESTHESIA ASSOCIATES
- PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSOCIATES INC
- FOOT AND ANKLE SPECIALISTS OF THE MID-ATLANTIC LLC
- PRISMA HEALTH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL GROUP
- CAROLINA UROLOGY PARTNERS PLLC
- NOVANT MEDICAL GROUP INC
- INTERNAL MEDICINE AND WELLNESS CENTER PA
- CABARRUS GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES PLLC
- CABELL HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL INC
- SOUTHWEST MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, LLC
- VIDANT MEDICAL GROUP LLC
- SC HOUSE CALLS INC
- UVA COMMUNITY HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP, LLC
- NORTHCROSS FAMILY PHYSICIANS
- CAROLINA NEUROSURGERY AND SPINE ASSOCIATES PA
The list of medical professionals associated with ATRIUM HEALTH UNIVERSITY CITY is very long, so we have added another pages. See a list of medical professionals associated with ATRIUM HEALTH UNIVERSITY CITY.