Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham
Ownership: Not reported in our data
Needham, MA • Hospital ID 220083
What You Need to Know
| Emergency room wait time |
3h 46m
This is 6m longer
than the MA average
Ranked #25 of 53 MA hospitals for speed
Faster than 52% of MA hospitals |
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| Patient safety record |
27.0 out of 100 patients return within 30 days
1.0 complications per 1,000 procedures
84 out of 100 patient satisfaction score
Fewer readmissions-11%
Average complications0%
Average patient experience-1%
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| Ownership class | Not reported |
Overall Score
57
Out of 100 (compared to other MA hospitals)
Average performance
Based on emergency wait times, safety records, and patient satisfaction
How We Rate Hospitals
We compare each hospital only to others in the same state. This keeps comparisons fair since different regions have different challenges.
Above Average
Top third of MA hospitals
Top third of MA hospitals
Average
Middle third of MA hospitals
Middle third of MA hospitals
Below Average
Bottom third of MA hospitals
Bottom third of MA hospitals
Faster Emergency Rooms Nearby
Other MA hospitals where patients typically wait less time:
Faster emergency rooms in MA
Hospitals in MA with shorter average emergency room wait times
- Nantucket Cottage Hospital 102 min
- Fairview Hospital 119 min
- Martha's Vineyard Hospital Inc. 149 min
- St. Elizabeth's Medical Center 151 min
- Athol Memorial Hospital 160 min
Understanding the Terms
Readmissions: When patients need to return within 30 days of being discharged. Lower numbers are better.
Complications: Problems that happen during or after procedures, measured per 1,000 procedures. Lower numbers are better.
Patient satisfaction: How patients rate their overall experience on surveys. Higher scores are better.
OP-18b: The official national measure of emergency room wait times.
Data sources: Official federal datasets from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). Updated monthly. This information is for educational purposes and should not replace medical advice.
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