Hospitals with Lowest Pressure Ulcer Rate in District of Columbia
Rate of pressure ulcers (bedsores) acquired during hospitalization. Lower rates indicate better nursing care and patient monitoring during recovery.
7 hospitals reportingin District of ColumbiaLower score = Better
District of Columbia — Pressure Ulcer Rate at a Glance
0.97per 1,000
District of Columbia Average
0.61per 1,000
US National Average
7
Hospitals Reporting
District of Columbia performs worse than the US average for pressure ulcer rate. The state average (0.97 per 1,000) is 0.36 higher than the national average (0.61 per 1,000). Lower scores indicate fewer adverse events.
District of Columbia Hospital Rankings — Pressure Ulcer Rate
| # | Hospital | City | Score | CMS Stars | vs National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SIBLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | WASHINGTON | 0.15per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 2 | UNITED MEDICAL CENTER | WASHINGTON | 0.36per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 3 | GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV HOSPITAL | WASHINGTON | 0.48per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 4 | MEDSTAR WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTER | WASHINGTON | 0.83per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 5 | MEDSTAR GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | WASHINGTON | 1.26per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Worse than national avg |
| 6 | WASHINGTON DC VA MEDICAL CENTER | WASHINGTON | 1.57per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Worse than national avg |
| 7 | HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL CORP | WASHINGTON | 2.12per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Worse than national avg |