Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
Owned by Medstar Health, Inc.
Clinton, MD • Hospital ID 210062
What You Need to Know
| Emergency room wait time |
6h 4m
This is 1h 52m longer
than the MD average
Ranked #39 of 41 MD hospitals for speed
Faster than 4% of MD hospitals |
|---|---|
| Patient safety record |
29.1 out of 100 patients return within 30 days
1.0 complications per 1,000 procedures
75 out of 100 patient satisfaction score
Average readmissions0%
Average complications0%
Lower patient experience-10%
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| Ownership class | Not reported |
Overall Score
19
Out of 100 (compared to other MD hospitals)
Below average performance
Based on emergency wait times, safety records, and patient satisfaction
How We Rate Hospitals
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Above Average
Top third of MD hospitals
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Average
Middle third of MD hospitals
Middle third of MD hospitals
Below Average
Bottom third of MD hospitals
Bottom third of MD hospitals
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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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