Best Children's Hospitals
The meaning of Nurse Magnet, 'best practices,' and scores of other measures in the rankings.
Only 11 pediatric centers met the standard of high scores in 4 or more specialties.
Surviving cancer and staying infection-free were just two of scores of measures that defined the Best.
Nasty germs that could land your child in the hospital; 7 skills your child needs for a happy life.
The meaning of Nurse Magnet, 'best practices,' and dozens of other measures in the rankings.
Of 170 hospitals surveyed, 96 responded and 62 were ranked--eight of them in all 10 specialties.
Thousands of specialists made recommendations and hospitals had to complete a 75-page data survey.
The meaning of Nurse Magnet, bloodstream-infection index, and other column headings in the rankings.
Pediatric medicine is not a downsized version of adult care.
Of 160 hospitals surveyed, only 56 ranked in any specialty, and merely 10 of them ranked in every one.
