Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Hospitals

Texas Children's Hospital, Houston

6621 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77030
(832) 824-1000
www.texaschildrenshospital.org
This hospital is one of nearly 5,000 that U.S.News evaluated for the latest America's Best Hospitals rankings. See the complete hospital rankings
Pediatric Specialty Rank Reputation U.S. News Score
Cancer 4 30.8% 64.3
Diabetes & Endocrine Disorders 9 13.0% 39.9
Digestive Disorders 4 30.4% 63.5
Heart & Heart Surgery 3 49.3% 71.9
Kidney Disorders 1 28.2% 100.0
Neonatal Care 7 14.9% 49.0
Neurology & Neurosurgery 5 21.5% 57.8
Orthopedics 14 3.2% 38.6
Rank
Based on U.S. News Score.
14
Reputation
Percentage of specialists responding to U.S. News surveys who recommended hospital for difficult cases.
3.2%
U.S. News Score
Summarizes quality of care. The top-ranked hospital received a score of 100.
38.6
Bloodstream infection index
Relative rate of bloodstream infections in intensive care unit. Lower is better.
2
Infection prevention index
Involvement and performance in infection-reducing activities such as hand hygiene, flu vaccination, and case reporting. Higher is better.
7
Patient volume
All patients in most recent 12 months who had specified disorders or received specified procedures.
9,603
New-patient surgical volume
Number of new patients in most recent 12 months who had specified procedures.
High
Nurse staffing
Relative balance of nurses and patients. Higher is better.
3.1
Nurse Magnet hospital
Meets certain standards set by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Yes
Advanced clinical services (of 11)
Examples: orthopedic surgical specialists in hand and spinal surgery and musculoskeletal oncology; pediatric imaging center and postsurgery unit for patients; protocols to reduce radiation exposure during CT scans; musculoskeletal oncology program, regular morbidity and mortality conferences.
11
Key technologies (of 4)
PET or PET/CT scan, intraoperative MRI, 3-Tesla MRI, bone scan
3
Patient and family services (of 8)
Certified child life specialists, family support specialists, pediatric psychologists, interpreter services, family resource center, sleep rooms for parents/siblings, school intervention program, Ronald McDonald House or other residential facility for parents.
8
Specialized clinics and programs (of 7)
Programs for brachial plexus injuries, muscular dystrophy, neurofibromatosis, pain, skeletal dysplasia, spasticity, spina bifida.
7
Pediatric Specialty Rank Reputation U.S. News Score
Respiratory Disorders 2 49.6% 92.3
Urology 9 14.6% 46.8

advertisement

Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our Terms and Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy.
Make USNews.com your home page.