Acute Care - Veterans Administration · Veterans Health Administration
Washington DC VA Medical Center
- 50 Irving Street N.w., Washington, DC 20422
- (202) 745-8000
- Acute Care - Veterans Administration
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
Washington DC VA Medical Center carries a 3-star CMS overall rating — in line with the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 0 and worse on 6. For 30-day readmissions, it beats the national rate on 1 measure and trails 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 | 1.178 | Worse than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 5.326 | Worse than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 2472 | Worse than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 2.600 | Worse than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 7 | Worse than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 2.692 | Worse than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.076 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.500 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 3851 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 4.404 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 2 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.454 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | — | Not available |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | — | Not available |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | — | Not available |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | — | Not available |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | — | Not available |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | — | Not available |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | — | Not available |
| MRSA Bacteremia | — | Not available |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | — | Not available |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | — | Not available |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | — | Not available |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | — | Not available |
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 | 3.1 | Same as national | 105 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | — | Not available | — |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 11.5 | Same as national | 80 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | — | Not available | — |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 4.5 | Better than national | 203 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 6.2 | Better than national | 509 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 10.8 | Better than national | 212 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | — | Not available | — |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 1.57 | Worse than national | 5810 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 176.63 | Same as national | 52 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.16 | Same as national | 8664 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.28 | Same as national | 9163 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.08 | Same as national | 1406 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.25 | Same as national | 780 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 4.44 | Same as national | 846 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 2.79 | Same as national | 1405 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 5.57 | Same as national | 831 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 1.65 | Same as national | 260 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 0.89 | Same as national | 1122 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.09 | 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 | 56.4 | Not available | 92 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -21.3 | Not available | 705 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 40.8 | Not available | 233 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 14.5 | Same as national | 2875 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | — | Not available | — |
| 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 | — | Not available | — |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 14.8 | Same as national | 92 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | — | Not available | — |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 18 | Same as national | 249 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 17.2 | Better than national | 705 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 5.5 | Same as national | 101 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 16.7 | Same as national | 233 |
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 | 489 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 4 | 489 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 2 | 489 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 3 | 489 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 2 | 489 |
| Quietness - star rating | 2 | 489 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 2 | 489 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 2 | 489 |
| Summary star rating | 3 | 489 |
Frequently asked questions
- How is Washington DC VA Medical Center rated?
- Washington DC VA Medical Center has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does Washington DC VA Medical Center have emergency services?
- Yes. Washington DC VA Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is Washington DC VA Medical Center located?
- Washington DC VA Medical Center is located at 50 Irving Street N.w., Washington, DC 20422.
- What type of hospital is Washington DC VA Medical Center?
- Washington DC VA Medical Center is classified by CMS as a Acute Care - Veterans Administration facility (Veterans Health Administration).
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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.