Hospitals with Lowest Postoperative Sepsis Rate in District of Columbia
Rate of sepsis (life-threatening infection) following elective surgery. Lower rates indicate better infection prevention and post-operative monitoring practices.
6 hospitals reportingin District of ColumbiaLower score = Better
District of Columbia — Postoperative Sepsis Rate at a Glance
5.22per 1,000
District of Columbia Average
5.31per 1,000
US National Average
6
Hospitals Reporting
17%
Better than National
District of Columbia performs better than the US average for postoperative sepsis rate. The state average (5.22 per 1,000) is 0.09 lower than the national average (5.31 per 1,000). Lower scores indicate fewer adverse events.
District of Columbia Hospital Rankings — Postoperative Sepsis Rate
| # | Hospital | City | Score | CMS Stars | vs National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MEDSTAR WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTER | WASHINGTON | 1.71per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Better than national avg |
| 2 | MEDSTAR GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | WASHINGTON | 4.06per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 3 | SIBLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | WASHINGTON | 4.53per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 4 | HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL CORP | WASHINGTON | 4.90per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 5 | WASHINGTON DC VA MEDICAL CENTER | WASHINGTON | 5.57per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 6 | GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV HOSPITAL | WASHINGTON | 10.57per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Worse than national avg |