Orthopedic Center
Children's—ranked #1 in more specialties than any other pediatric hospital in the United States
Children's Hospital Boston ranks highest in six specialties—more than any other children's hospital in the nation—according to U.S.News & World Report's 2011-12 edition of "Best Children's Hospitals."
Children's Orthopedic Center ranked #1 for the third year in a row.
U.S. News & World Report Measures
| U.S. News & World Report Measure | Children's Orthopedic Care Center Ranking |
|---|---|
| U.S. News Hospital Score | 100.0/100 |
| Reputation with specialists | Very strong (66.9%) |
| Overall infection prevention | Very good (18 out of 23) |
| Patient volume | Very high (26 out of 27) |
| Procedure volume | High (36 out of 48) |
| Nurse-patient ratio | Superior (3.7) |
| Nurse-Magnet hospital | Yes |
| Advanced clinical services | All (6 out of 6) |
| Clinical support services | All (9 out of 9) |
| Advanced Technologies | All (3 out of 3) |
| Specialized clinics and programs | All (8 out of 8) |
| Patient and family services | All (8 out of 8) |
| Commitment to involving parents and family | Superior (6 out of 6) |
| Commitment to quality improvement | Superior (7 out of 7) |
| Commitment to best practices | Superior (5 out of 5) |
| Use of health information technology | Superior (10 out of 10) |
| Subspecialist availability | Superior (16 out of 17) |
| Fellowship program | 1 out of 1 |
| Commitment to clinical research | 1 out of 1 |
