Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children Rankings

Adult Specialties
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Children's Specialties
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Nationally ranked Nephrology
Nationally ranked Neurology & Neurosurgery
Nationally ranked Orthopedics
Nationally ranked Pulmonology
Nationally ranked Urology

Pediatrics: Neurology & Neurosurgery Score Card

Hospital Ranking #45
U.S. News Hospital Score 54.2/100
Best Children's Hospitals Rankings Methodology »
Reputation with specialists
0.20

Modest

Infection-prevention program
Use of proven measures
29.00

Superior

Committing to best practices
Such as regular mortality and morbidity conferences
12

Very good

Surgical survival
Immediately following complex procedures
12

Very high

Epilepsy management
4

Average

Preventing surgical complications
7

Very high

Clinic volume
21

Average

Surgical volume
12

Low

Epilepsy treatment volume
9

High

Nurse-patient ratio
3.30

Superior

Nurse Magnet hospital
Certified for high-quality nursing care
No
Advanced clinical services
Such as neurological rehab program
14.00

Many

Clinical support services
Such as pediatric anesthesia program
9

All

Advanced technologies
5.00

Most

Specialized clinics and programs
Such as for movement disorders
14.00

Most

Patient and family services
Such as interpreters and child life specialists
8

All

Engaging parents and family
Engagement with parents and family
6

Superior

Committing to quality improvement
Such as tracking patient data
9

Superior

Use of health information technology
10

Superior

Subspecialist availability
11

Very good

Fellowship programs
0

0 of 2

Committing to clinical research
3

Superior

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