Welcome to The George Washington University Hospital

We are pleased that you and your physician have selected us to provide your medical care. Our patient information guide has been prepared to acquaint you with our services and provide you with useful information during your stay with us.

We are committed to providing you with high quality medical services, compassionate care and modern amenities to make your stay a comfortable one.

Throughout its history, The George Washington University Hospital has come to symbolize superior medical care. In 2002, the new hospital opened and continued that tradition, providing advanced medical technology, a modern building and a greatly expanded number of services.

We look forward to serving you, and we welcome any suggestions you may have to help us improve our service. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to ask your physician or your nurse or contact the Patient Hotline at 202-715-4195 during regular business hours.

Again, thank you for choosing The George Washington University Hospital.

We wish you well.

Your Stay

Mission and Values

Visitors

Surgery Inpatients

Inpatient Accomodations

Telephone Numbers

Hospital Services

Your Health Team

Patient Education

Preventing Infections

Preventing Falls in the Hospital

Keeping You Safe if You are Having Surgery

FAQs – Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections

FAQs – Catheter-Associated Bloodstream Infections

FAQs – Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP)

FAQs – Surgical Site Infections (SSI)

FAQs – MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) and MRDOs (Multidrug-resistant organisms)

Pain Management

Advance Directives

Patient Rights and Responsibilities

Patient Rights and Responsibilities

Services for Patients with Disabilities and Nondescrimination Based on Disability

More Information

Financial Matters

Medical Records

Accepted Health Plans

Directions and Maps

Area Hotels

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