Acute Care Hospitals · Government - Local
Harborview Medical Center
- 325 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104
- (206) 744-9535
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
Harborview Medical Center carries a 2-star CMS overall rating — below the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 12 and worse on 0.
Healthcare-Associated Infections
lower is better · 36 measures reported
Rates of infections patients can acquire while receiving care, such as central-line and catheter-associated infections, MRSA, and C. difficile.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national |
|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.646 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.296 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 25657 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 34.443 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 32 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.929 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.517 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.912 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 31602 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 69.217 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 48 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.693 | Better than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.822 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 2.886 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 156 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 6.177 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 10 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 1.619 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 25 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 0.230 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 0 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | — | Not available |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.752 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.858 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 143969 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 15.671 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 19 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 1.212 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.407 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.763 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 143969 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 69.148 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 39 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.564 | Better than national |
Complications & Deaths
lower is better · 20 measures reported
Rates of serious complications (like hip/knee replacement problems or accidental cuts during surgery) and 30-day mortality rates for common conditions.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients | — | Not available | — |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 3.7 | Same as national | 1087 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 12.5 | Same as national | 40 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | — | Not available | — |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 9 | Same as national | 28 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 9.9 | Same as national | 79 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 15.3 | Same as national | 86 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 14.4 | Same as national | 289 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 0.50 | Same as national | 4588 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 225.01 | Worse than national | 267 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.21 | Same as national | 4788 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.24 | Same as national | 4303 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.05 | Same as national | 2214 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.49 | Same as national | 768 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 7.94 | Same as national | 754 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 8.14 | Worse than national | 2240 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 5.96 | Same as national | 738 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 2.19 | Same as national | 289 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.08 | Same as national | 898 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.14 | Same as national | — |
Unplanned Hospital Visits & Readmissions
lower is better · 14 measures reported
How often patients return to the hospital unexpectedly within 30 days of discharge — a marker of care quality and discharge planning.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | — | Not available | — |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -19.5 | Not available | 86 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 4.1 | Not available | 85 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 14.5 | Same as national | 1854 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 11.5 | Same as national | 567 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | — | Not available | — |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | — | Not available | — |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 0.9 | Same as national | 307 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 13.7 | Same as national | 32 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | — | Not available | — |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 18.3 | Same as national | 29 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 19 | Same as national | 86 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | — | Not available | — |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15 | Same as national | 85 |
Patient Experience (HCAHPS)
higher is better · 9 measures reported
What patients say about their hospital stay — communication with nurses and doctors, responsiveness, cleanliness, pain management, and whether they would recommend the hospital.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse communication - star rating | 2 | 1808 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 3 | 1808 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 2 | 1808 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 3 | 1808 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 2 | 1808 |
| Quietness - star rating | 1 | 1808 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 3 | 1808 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 3 | 1808 |
| Summary star rating | 2 | 1808 |
Timely & Effective Care
higher is better (unless a wait time) · 30 measures reported
How consistently hospitals follow recommended care processes — for example, giving heart-attack patients aspirin on arrival, or the average time spent in the emergency department.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency department volume | very high | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Diagnosis Documented | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Risk Screening | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutrition Assessment | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutritional Care Plan | — | — |
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hyperglycemia | 8 | 29019 |
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia | 1 | 3555 |
| Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events | 1 | 11485 |
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination | 80 | 9219 |
| Average (median) time all patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, including psychiatric/mental health patients and patients who were transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better | 316 | 685 |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric care/mental health patients. A lower number of minutes is better | 306 | 590 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 422 | 93 |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better | — | — |
| Left before being seen | 7 | 63810 |
| Head CT results | — | — |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 99 | 96 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | — | — |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 12 | 7262 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 52 | 200 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 68 | 95 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | 91 | 53 |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 80 | 200 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 80 | 104 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | 99 | 300 |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | 84 | 79 |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | 89 | 270 |
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | 94 | 7819 |
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | 99 | 3796 |
Maternal Health
lower is better · 4 measures reported
Measures of maternal outcomes and safe delivery practices, including severe complications during childbirth.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Cesarean Birth | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) | — | — |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure | Not Applicable (our hospital does not provide inpatient labor/delivery care) | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How is Harborview Medical Center rated?
- Harborview Medical Center has a 2 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does Harborview Medical Center have emergency services?
- Yes. Harborview Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is Harborview Medical Center located?
- Harborview Medical Center is located at 325 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104.
- What type of hospital is Harborview Medical Center?
- Harborview Medical Center is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Government - Local).
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Data as of 2026-06-14. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. This is public data provided for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. See our methodology and editorial policy.