Acute care hospital in Washington, DC
Howard University Hospital Corp
2041 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20060 · (202) 745-6100
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★2
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Howard University Hospital Corp at a glance
Howard University Hospital Corp is a non-profit acute care hospital in Washington, District of Columbia (The District County).
CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the District of Columbia average of 2.9.
51% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 222 minutes in the ER, better than the District of Columbia median of 314 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 0 and worse on 3.
It does not provide emergency services.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Other
- Emergency services
- No
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- The District County
- CMS Certification Number
- 090003
How CMS scored this hospital
Number of measures in each group where the hospital was better, no different, or worse than the national rate.
| Measure group | Better | No different | Worse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality (death rates) | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 4 | 2 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | District of Columbia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | District of Columbia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 51% | 63.5% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 51% | 64.5% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 1.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Worse |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Worse |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 1.8 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Worse |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Worse |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Completed patient surveys | 533 | 1,317 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | District of Columbia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 222 min | 314 min | 157 min | Worse |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 2% | 6.5% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | high |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | District of Columbia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 70% | 53.3% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 95% | 96.7% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | District of Columbia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better) | 10.9% | 11.2% | 11.8% | Better |
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 9.9% | 8.5% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 16.8% | 13.5% | 15.3% | Worse |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 9.6% | 10.8% | 12.1% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 7% | 6.9% | 8.6% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | District of Columbia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better) | 14.3% | 14.3% | 14.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 22.6% | 21.6% | 21.4% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 19.2% | 17% | 17.3% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20.2% | 19.7% | 19.9% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | District of Columbia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 1.62 | 1.07 | 1.00 | Worse |
| Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better) | 0.88 | 1.02 | 0.58 | Average |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 0.20 | 0.40 | 0.48 | Better |
| MRSA bloodstream infections (lower is better) | 0.63 | 0.95 | 0.68 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.62 | 0.43 | 0.36 | Average |
Frequently asked questions
What is Howard University Hospital Corp's rating?
Howard University Hospital Corp has 1 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for District of Columbia hospitals is 2.9 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Howard University Hospital Corp?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 222 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The District of Columbia median is 314 minutes.
Does Howard University Hospital Corp have an emergency room?
No. CMS lists it as not providing emergency services.
Where is Howard University Hospital Corp and how do I contact it?
Howard University Hospital Corp is at 2041 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20060. Phone: (202) 745-6100.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.