Hospitals with Lowest Accidental Puncture or Laceration Rate in District of Columbia
Rate of unintended cuts or punctures during procedures. Lower rates reflect better surgical precision and procedural safety protocols.
7 hospitals reportingin District of ColumbiaLower score = Better
District of Columbia — Accidental Puncture or Laceration Rate at a Glance
1.04per 1,000
District of Columbia Average
1.06per 1,000
US National Average
7
Hospitals Reporting
District of Columbia performs better than the US average for accidental puncture or laceration rate. The state average (1.04 per 1,000) is 0.02 lower than the national average (1.06 per 1,000). Lower scores indicate fewer adverse events.
District of Columbia Hospital Rankings — Accidental Puncture or Laceration Rate
| # | Hospital | City | Score | CMS Stars | vs National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SIBLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | WASHINGTON | 0.68per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 2 | GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV HOSPITAL | WASHINGTON | 0.74per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 3 | WASHINGTON DC VA MEDICAL CENTER | WASHINGTON | 0.89per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 4 | MEDSTAR GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | WASHINGTON | 0.91per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 5 | UNITED MEDICAL CENTER | WASHINGTON | 1.02per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 6 | MEDSTAR WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTER | WASHINGTON | 1.29per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 7 | HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL CORP | WASHINGTON | 1.77per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
Compare Accidental Puncture or Laceration Rate by State
See how other states rank for accidental puncture or laceration rate using CMS Medicare data.
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