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Address
12605 E 16TH AVE
Aurora, CO 80045
Phone
Government - Hospital District or Authority
HoursOpen 24/7 Websiteuchealth.org
Facilities & services
858
total beds
25
operating rooms
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERShock / traumaBurn unitICUCCUEmergency psychHelipad
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryOpen heart surgeryCath labAnesthesiology
Other services
ChemotherapyRenal dialysisPsychiatric unitInpatient rehabPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Public restrooms Free parking lot Paid parking lot Paid street parking Apple Pay / Google Pay Welcomes lgbtq
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
1 hr 47 min of 385 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
3 hr 38 min of 15 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
0% of 117,631 visits
Compared to other US hospitals
Patient safety
Rates of infections, clots, falls and surgical complications during a stay.
Above average
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
Above average
Infection rates lower is better
Central-line bloodstream infections
Bloodstream infections from a central IV line. Known as CLABSI.
Better than average
0.69 1.00 = national avg
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
Better than average
0.55 1.00 = national avg
Colon surgery site infections
Wound infections after colon surgery.
- About average
0.96 1.00 = national avg
Hysterectomy site infections
Wound infections after abdominal hysterectomy.
- About average
0.89 1.00 = national avg
MRSA bloodstream infections
Drug-resistant staph in the bloodstream.
Better than average
0.55 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
Better than average
0.33 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
76% rated 9 or 10 of 10
76%
Would recommend
78% would definitely recommend
78%
Nurse communication
76% said nurses always communicated well
76%
Doctor communication
78% said doctors always communicated well
78%
Cleanliness
66% said the room was always clean
66%
Quietness at night
61% said the area was always quiet at night
61%
Clinicians on staff
2,533
total clinicians
108
ER physicians
By specialty
Internal medicine 122
Radiology 86
Anesthesiology 81
Neurology 74
Critical care 41
Pulmonology 41
General surgery 38
Cardiology 31
Orthopedic surgery 31
Obstetrics / gynecology 25
Interventional radiology 15
Hematology / oncology 15
Interventional cardiology 10
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at University of Colorado Hospital Authority?

University of Colorado Hospital Authority does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (720) 848-0000 for the most current wait estimate.

Should I go to the ER or to urgent care?

For life-threatening symptoms , chest pain, stroke signs (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty), severe bleeding, breathing difficulty, or loss of consciousness , call 911 and head to the ER. For minor injuries, fevers, low-grade illness, or anything non-emergency, urgent care is usually faster and cheaper. See urgent care near Aurora.

Is University of Colorado Hospital Authority open 24 hours?

Most Medicare-certified ERs in the US run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To confirm the current status of University of Colorado Hospital Authority, call (720) 848-0000.

Where is University of Colorado Hospital Authority located?

University of Colorado Hospital Authority is located at 12605 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO, 80045. Phone: (720) 848-0000.