Denver Health & Hospital Authority

Owned by Denver Health And Hospital Authority
Denver, CO • Hospital ID 060011

What You Need to Know

Emergency room wait time
3h 19m
This is 1h 7m longer than the CO average
Ranked #71 of 74 CO hospitals for speed
Faster than 4% of CO hospitals
Patient safety record
32.0 out of 100 patients return within 30 days
1.1 complications per 1,000 procedures
84 out of 100 patient satisfaction score
More readmissions+24% More complications+10% Average patient experience-3%
Ownership class Not reported

Overall Score

7
Out of 100 (compared to other CO hospitals)
Below 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 CO hospitals
Average
Middle third of CO hospitals
Below Average
Bottom third of CO hospitals

Faster Emergency Rooms Nearby

Other CO hospitals where patients typically wait less time:

Faster emergency rooms in CO
Hospitals in CO with shorter average emergency room wait times

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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