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Nationally ranked Pulmonology
Nationally ranked Urology

Pediatrics: Urology Score Card

Hospital Ranking #15
U.S. News Hospital Score 45.4/100
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Reputation with specialists
5.60

Significant

Success in preventing surgical complications
17

Very good

Overall infection prevention
Use of proven infection-reducing measures
11.00

Significant

Patient volume
16

Very high

Surgical volume
17

High

Minimally invasive procedure volume
6

Low

Nurse-patient ratio
2.90

Good

Nurse Magnet hospital
Credentialed source of high-quality nursing care
Yes
Advanced clinical services
Specialized resources such as shock-wave lithotripsy
5.00

Most

Clinical support services
Medical and surgical services such as dedicated surgical ICU
9

All

Advanced technologies
2.00

Some

Specialized clinics and programs
Such as for abnormal urination
5.00

Most

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

All

Commitment to involving parents and family
Such as a parent advisory committee and family-centered rounds
6

Superior

Commitment to quality improvement
Such as tracking patient data
7

Superior

Commitment to best practices
Such as tracking surgical infections
3

Superior

Use of health information technology
10

Superior

Subspecialist availability
10

Very good

Fellowship program
1 out of 1
Commitment to clinical research
3

High

Pediatrics: Urology Hospitals:
#1 Children's Hospital Boston
Boston, MA
#2 Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
#3 Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health
Indianapolis, IN
Washington Hospital Center
Washington DC 20010
National Rehabilitation Hospital
Washington DC 20010
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Washington DC 20422
Howard University Hospital
Washington DC 20060
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