Howard University Hospital Corp
Owned by Howard University
Washington, DC • Hospital ID 090003
What You Need to Know
| Emergency room wait time |
3h 32m
This is 1h 26m shorter
than the DC average
Ranked #1 of 6 DC hospitals for speed
Faster than 83% of DC hospitals |
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| Patient safety record |
36.4 out of 100 patients return within 30 days
1.9 complications per 1,000 procedures
79 out of 100 patient satisfaction score
More readmissions+25%
More complications+58%
Lower patient experience-3%
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| Ownership class | Not reported |
Overall Score
33
Out of 100 (compared to other DC hospitals)
Below average performance
Based on emergency wait times, safety records, and patient satisfaction
How We Rate Hospitals
We compare each hospital only to others in the same state. This keeps comparisons fair since different regions have different challenges.
Above Average
Top third of DC hospitals
Top third of DC hospitals
Average
Middle third of DC hospitals
Middle third of DC hospitals
Below Average
Bottom third of DC hospitals
Bottom third of DC hospitals
Understanding the Terms
Readmissions: When patients need to return within 30 days of being discharged. Lower numbers are better.
Complications: Problems that happen during or after procedures, measured per 1,000 procedures. Lower numbers are better.
Patient satisfaction: How patients rate their overall experience on surveys. Higher scores are better.
OP-18b: The official national measure of emergency room wait times.
Data sources: Official federal datasets from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). Updated monthly. This information is for educational purposes and should not replace medical advice.
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