George Washington University Hospital
900 23rd St NW
Washington, DC 20037 202-715-4000
Washington, DC 20037 202-715-4000
| Checkbook's Top Rating | |
|---|---|
| Complex care | NO |
| Simple care | NO |
| Inpatient care | NO |
- 178 ratings
- 54% gave a "superior" overall rating
- Compare 27 nearby emergency rooms
- "I am not recommending but this is perhaps unfair. We came to the emergency room with an injury that..."
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Summary Ratings for George Washington University Hospital
Ratings From Physicians for complex emergency care
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Ratings From Physicians for simple emergency care
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Patient ratings for George Washington University Hospital — 178 Ratings
Percent of customers who rated service "superior" for:
= average for all emergency rooms
Overall Care
Speed of service
Staff pleasantness
Effort to relieve patient's anxiety/discomfort
Listening to/communicating with patient
Helpfulness in arranging follow-up care
Timely & Effective Care for George Washington University Hospital
How Often Hospital Followed "Best Treatment" Guidelines for Stroke Cases
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How Often Hospital Followed "Best Treatment" Guidelines for Heart Attack Cases
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Average Number of Minutes Patients Waited to be Seen by a Healthcare Professional
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Average Number of Minutes Patients Waited to be Admitted
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Average Number of Minutes Patients Waited to get to Room After Decision to Admit
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Average Number of Minutes Patients Waited to Receive Care and Be Sent Home
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Average Number of Minutes Patients Waited to Receive Pain Medication for Broken Bones
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Percent of Patients Who Left Without Being Seen
Front-line capabilities for George Washington University Hospital
Specialists always on duty
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Number of emergency department cases per year
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Trauma center designation
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Emergency medicine certified doctor always on duty
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Ratings for Inpatient Care for George Washington University Hospital
Percent of customers who rated service "superior" for:
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Risk-adjusted death rate for all selected case types
Overall Rating by Patients for Inpatient Care
Doctor's ratings for high-risk adult surgery
The Leapfrog Group's Hospital Safety ScoreSM
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What to Do If There is Immediate Danger to Life or Ability to Function
When first confronted with an illness or injury, you must quickly decide whether the case is life threatening—whether there’s a risk of death or permanent disability if the patient does not receive immediate care (within 30 minutes or less).
What to Do If the Case Is Urgent but Not Life-Threatening
The most difficult decisions involve cases in which you feel safe waiting 30 minutes or more to receive care, but still require treatment at a hospital, rather than at an urgent care clinic or doctor's office.
Cases that Do Not Require Prompt Medical Attention
Many cases are not even urgent, of course. These cases could await a visit to an urgent care clinic or a family doctor during regular hours.
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