Hospitals with Lowest Iatrogenic Pneumothorax Rate in District of Columbia
Rate of iatrogenic pneumothorax (collapsed lung caused by a medical procedure). This preventable complication can be life-threatening without rapid treatment.
7 hospitals reportingin District of ColumbiaLower score = Better
District of Columbia — Iatrogenic Pneumothorax Rate at a Glance
0.20per 1,000
District of Columbia Average
0.21per 1,000
US National Average
7
Hospitals Reporting
District of Columbia performs better than the US average for iatrogenic pneumothorax rate. The state average (0.20 per 1,000) is 0.01 lower than the national average (0.21 per 1,000). Lower scores indicate fewer adverse events.
District of Columbia Hospital Rankings — Iatrogenic Pneumothorax Rate
| # | Hospital | City | Score | CMS Stars | vs National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MEDSTAR GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | WASHINGTON | 0.13per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 2 | MEDSTAR WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTER | WASHINGTON | 0.13per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 3 | WASHINGTON DC VA MEDICAL CENTER | WASHINGTON | 0.16per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 4 | UNITED MEDICAL CENTER | WASHINGTON | 0.20per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 5 | SIBLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | WASHINGTON | 0.21per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 6 | GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV HOSPITAL | WASHINGTON | 0.24per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 7 | HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL CORP | WASHINGTON | 0.30per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |