Hospitals with Lowest Pressure Ulcer Rate in Vermont
Rate of pressure ulcers (bedsores) acquired during hospitalization. Lower rates indicate better nursing care and patient monitoring during recovery.
7 hospitals reportingin VermontLower score = Better
Vermont — Pressure Ulcer Rate at a Glance
1.17per 1,000
Vermont Average
0.61per 1,000
US National Average
7
Hospitals Reporting
Vermont performs worse than the US average for pressure ulcer rate. The state average (1.17 per 1,000) is 0.56 higher than the national average (0.61 per 1,000). Lower scores indicate fewer adverse events.
Vermont Hospital Rankings — Pressure Ulcer Rate
| # | Hospital | City | Score | CMS Stars | vs National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SOUTHWESTERN VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER | BENNINGTON | 0.36per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 2 | WHITE RIVER JCT VA MEDICAL CENTER | WHITE RIVER JUNCTION | 0.38per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 3 | BRATTLEBORO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | BRATTLEBORO | 0.48per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 4 | UNIV. OF VERMONT - FLETCHER ALLEN HEALTH CARE | BURLINGTON | 0.92per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 5 | NORTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER INC | SAINT ALBANS | 1.37per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 6 | RUTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | RUTLAND | 1.83per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Worse than national avg |
| 7 | CENTRAL VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER | BARRE | 2.82per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Worse than national avg |