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Washington Hospital, the

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At a glance

Washington Hospital, the carries a 4-star CMS overall rating — above 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.

MeasureScoreCompared to national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence LimitBetter than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.806Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days3584Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases3.718Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.000Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.192Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.162Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days7494Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases9.541Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases5Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.524Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.262Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit2.806Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures114Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases2.910Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases3Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery1.031Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures82Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.623Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence LimitSame as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit1.411Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days41248Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases2.123Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases0Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.000Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.166Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.625Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days40182Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases26.431Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases9Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.341Better 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.

MeasureScoreCompared to nationalSample
Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients3.5Same as national38
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate5.1Same as national624
Death rate for heart attack patients12Same as national68
Death rate for CABG surgery patients2.1Same as national37
Death rate for COPD patients7.6Same as national48
Death rate for heart failure patients15.7Worse than national169
Death rate for pneumonia patients16.9Same as national159
Death rate for stroke patients12.7Same as national78
Pressure ulcer rate0.34Same as national1592
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complicationsNot available
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.19Same as national2466
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.25Same as national2574
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.32Same as national503
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.57Same as national156
Postoperative respiratory failure rate11.89Same as national145
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.44Same as national520
Postoperative sepsis rate5.64Same as national161
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.73Same as national89
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate0.97Same as national560
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.98Same 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.

MeasureScoreCompared to nationalSample
Hospital return days for heart attack patients-10.5Not available77
Hospital return days for heart failure patients3.5Not available203
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients-5.4Not available189
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)15.3Same as national933
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)12.6Same as national328
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapyNot available
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapyNot available
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery0.9Same as national177
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate13.5Same as national77
Rate of readmission for CABG10Same as national37
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients18.8Same as national52
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate20.1Same as national203
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement4.6Same as national39
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate16.1Same as national189

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.

MeasureScoreSample
Nurse communication - star rating4681
Doctor communication - star rating3681
Communication about medicines - star rating3681
Discharge information - star rating3681
Cleanliness - star rating3681
Quietness - star rating3681
Overall hospital rating - star rating3681
Recommend hospital - star rating4681
Summary star rating3681

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.

MeasureScoreSample
Emergency department volumemedium
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
Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia13051
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination952221
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 better259414
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 better258387
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better29424
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 seen338746
Head CT results6020
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients98190
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing132085
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock81301
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle91117
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle9577
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle89304
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle95176
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy97172
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis815750
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis

Maternal Health

lower is better · 4 measures reported

Measures of maternal outcomes and safe delivery practices, including severe complications during childbirth.

MeasureScoreSample
Cesarean Birth
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All)
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases)
Maternal Morbidity Structural MeasureYes

Frequently asked questions

How is Washington Hospital, the rated?
Washington Hospital, the has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Washington Hospital, the have emergency services?
Yes. Washington Hospital, the operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Washington Hospital, the located?
Washington Hospital, the is located at 155 Wilson Avenue, Washington, PA 15301.
What type of hospital is Washington Hospital, the?
Washington Hospital, the is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Private).

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.

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