About The George Washington Univ Hosp
Inpatient rehabilitation facility overview
The George Washington Univ Hosp is a for-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Washington, DC, serving patients in District Of Columbia County and the surrounding region. Medicare certified since 1984, the facility has provided 42 years of intensive rehabilitation care. Inpatient rehabilitation facilities provide intensive therapy programs for patients recovering from serious injuries, surgeries, and medical conditions that require at least 3 hours of therapy per day.
The George Washington Univ Hosp treats patients with stroke, hip or knee replacement, amputation or other bone or joint condition, all other conditions, and other rehabilitation conditions. The facility serves approximately 178 rehabilitation patients across all conditions.
The George Washington Univ Hosp achieves a 99.1% functional mobility improvement rate, reflecting strong rehabilitation outcomes. 2 physicians are affiliated with this facility.
When choosing an inpatient rehabilitation facility in Washington, DC, consider functional outcome measures, infection rates, readmission performance, and the facility's experience with your specific condition. IRFs provide the most intensive level of rehabilitation, typically requiring patients to participate in at least 3 hours of therapy per day, 5 days per week.
At a Glance
Functional Outcomes
Patient improvement in mobility and self-care during rehabilitation
Functional Mobility Improvement
Patients who improved in mobility during their rehab stay
99.1% of patients at The George Washington Univ Hosp showed functional mobility improvement, reflecting excellent rehabilitation outcomes.
Change in Self-Care Score
Patients with meaningful improvement in self-care abilities
100.0% of patients at The George Washington Univ Hosp showed change in self-care score, reflecting excellent rehabilitation outcomes.
Change in Mobility Score
Patients with meaningful improvement in mobility
100.0% of patients at The George Washington Univ Hosp showed change in mobility score, reflecting excellent rehabilitation outcomes.
Discharge Self-Care Score
Patients meeting self-care goals at discharge
81.3% of patients showed discharge self-care score, a solid result.
Self-Care Decline
Lower is betterPatients whose self-care abilities declined during rehab
The George Washington Univ Hosp reports a 0.00% rate for self-care decline, well below most facilities, indicating strong outcomes.
Safety & Infections
Infection rates, falls, and pressure ulcer prevention
Central Line Infections (CLABSI)
Standardized infection ratio for central line-associated bloodstream infections
The George Washington Univ Hosp's CLABSI standardized infection ratio is 0.000. This is consistent with the national benchmark.
Falls Prevention
Percentage of patients without falls resulting in major injury
78.1% of patients were free from falls with major injury.
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
Rate of new or worsened pressure ulcers during rehab stay
The George Washington Univ Hosp reports a 0.00% rate of new or worsened pressure ulcers, well below typical rates, indicating excellent skin care protocols.
Discharge & Readmission
Performance compared to national rates
Discharge to Community
Rate of patients successfully discharged to the community after rehabilitation
Risk-standardized rate: 69.1% (303 patients)
The George Washington Univ Hosp's community discharge rate (69.1% risk-adjusted) is consistent with the national rate.
Post-Discharge Readmissions
Rate of potentially preventable hospital readmissions within 30 days of IRF discharge
Risk-standardized rate: 9.9% (293 patients)
The George Washington Univ Hosp's post-discharge readmission rate (9.9% risk-adjusted) is consistent with the national rate.
Within-Stay Readmissions
Rate of potentially preventable hospital transfers during the IRF stay
Risk-standardized rate: 4.5% (313 patients)
The George Washington Univ Hosp's within-stay readmission rate (4.5%) is consistent with the national rate.
Medicare Spending
Spending per beneficiary relative to national average
Below National Average
1.00 = national average
The George Washington Univ Hosp's Medicare spending per beneficiary is 10% below the national average (ratio: 0.90), suggesting efficient care delivery. Based on 263 Medicare episodes.
Conditions Treated
Patient volume by rehabilitation condition
The George Washington Univ Hosp treats patients recovering from stroke, hip or knee replacement, amputation or other bone or joint condition, all other conditions, and 3 other condition categories. The facility serves approximately 178 rehabilitation patients annually across all conditions.
Stroke
Hip or knee replacement, amputation or other bone or joint condition
All other conditions
Hip or femur fracture
Spinal cord disease or condition (non-traumatic)
Brain disease or condition (non-traumatic)
Brain injury (traumatic)
Nervous system disorder (excluding stroke)
Spinal cord injury (traumatic)
Vaccination Rates
Immunization coverage for patients and staff
Patients assessed and appropriately given seasonal flu vaccine
Healthcare personnel up to date with COVID-19 vaccination
Affiliated Physicians
2 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About The George Washington Univ Hosp
What conditions does The George Washington Univ Hosp treat?
The George Washington Univ Hosp provides intensive rehabilitation for patients with stroke, hip or knee replacement, amputation or other bone or joint condition, all other conditions, hip or femur fracture, and other conditions requiring intensive therapy.
What are The George Washington Univ Hosp's functional outcomes?
Functional Mobility Improvement: 99.1%. Change in Self-Care Score: 100.0%. Change in Mobility Score: 100.0%. Discharge Self-Care Score: 81.3%. Self-Care Decline: 0.0%.
How does The George Washington Univ Hosp compare to other IRFs?
Discharge to Community: Same as national. Post-Discharge Readmissions: Same as national. Within-Stay Readmissions: Same as national.
What is the minimum therapy requirement at The George Washington Univ Hosp?
As a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility, The George Washington Univ Hosp provides intensive therapy programs requiring at least 3 hours of therapy per day, 5 days per week, under physician supervision.
How many doctors are affiliated with The George Washington Univ Hosp?
2 physicians are affiliated with The George Washington Univ Hosp.
Data source: CMS IRF Compare ·