Hospitals with Lowest Surgical Wound Complication Rate in District of Columbia
Rate of abdominal wound dehiscence (reopening) following surgery. This serious complication usually requires additional surgery and significantly longer recovery.
6 hospitals reportingin District of ColumbiaLower score = Better
District of Columbia — Surgical Wound Complication Rate at a Glance
1.56per 1,000
District of Columbia Average
1.77per 1,000
US National Average
6
Hospitals Reporting
District of Columbia performs better than the US average for surgical wound complication rate. The state average (1.56 per 1,000) is 0.21 lower than the national average (1.77 per 1,000). Lower scores indicate fewer adverse events.
District of Columbia Hospital Rankings — Surgical Wound Complication Rate
| # | Hospital | City | Score | CMS Stars | vs National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MEDSTAR GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | WASHINGTON | 1.37per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 2 | GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV HOSPITAL | WASHINGTON | 1.52per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 3 | MEDSTAR WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTER | WASHINGTON | 1.54per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 4 | SIBLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | WASHINGTON | 1.56per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 5 | WASHINGTON DC VA MEDICAL CENTER | WASHINGTON | 1.65per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 6 | HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL CORP | WASHINGTON | 1.71per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |