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Emergency Room Wait Times Statistics for Huntsville Hospital
This page is about waiting time at emergency room in Huntsville Hospital. Here you will see hospital contact information and some detailed ER statistics along with comparison to State and National level. This hospital is located at 101 Sivley Rd in Huntsville, AL. It is a Government – Hospital District or Authority Acute Care Hospital. Hospital Emergency Room Volume is very high (Around 60,000+ yearly). Call (256) 265-1000 to get up-to-date information regarding contact details and your situation.
CALL 9-1-1 When you feel your situation needs emergency care.
General Information
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Contact Details
| Hospital Name | Huntsville Hospital |
| City | Huntsville |
| County | Madison |
| State | Alabama |
| ZIP Code | 35801 |
Bed Count
881
| Provider ID | 10039 |
| Hospital Type | Acute Care Hospital |
| Hospital Ownership | Government – Hospital District or Authority |
| Emergency Services | Yes |
Huntsville Hospital Location Map
ER Wait Times for Huntsville Hospital
Time Spent in ER
2 hours and 32 minutes (152 minutes)
Time Until Admission
5 hours and 51 minute (351 minute)
Time Spent in ER after admission
1 hour and 44 minutes (104 minutes)
Left before being seen
2%
Head CT results in 30 minutes
Not Available
ER Volume
very high (60,000+ annually)
ER Wait Times - Comparison Against Alabama and National Stats
| Huntsville Hospital | Alabama Average | National Average | |
| Time Spent in ER | 152 minutes (2 hours and 32 minutes) | 125 minutes | 135 minutes |
| Time Until Admission | 351 minute (5 hours and 51 minute) | 240 minutes | 256 minutes |
| Time Spent in ER after admission | 104 minutes (1 hour and 44 minutes) | 72 minutes | 87 minutes |
| Left before being seen | 2% | 3% | 2% |
| Head CT results in 30 minutes | Not Available | 63% | 72% |
Hospital wait times summary:
- Time Spent in ER is 27 minutes higher than State Average and 17 minutes higher than National Average
- Time Until Admission is 111 minute higher than State Average and 95 minutes higher than National Average
- Time Spent in ER after admission is 32 minutes higher than State Average and 17 minutes higher than National Average
Huntsville Hospital ER Wait Times Charts
Time Spent in ER (minutes)
Time Until Admission (minutes)
Time Spent in ER After Admission (minutes)
Left before being seen (%)
Head CT results in 30 minutes (%)
In Case of Emergency
Call 911 When you feel your situation needs emergency care.
Structural Measures Information
| Measure Name | Measure Response |
| Able to receive lab results electronically | Yes |
| Able to track patients’ lab results, tests, and referrals electronically between visits | Yes |
| Safe surgery checklist use (outpatient) | Yes |
| Patient Safety Culture | Yes |
| Safe surgery checklist use (inpatient) | Yes |
Frequently Asked Questions about Huntsville Hospital
5 Emergency Rooms/Hospitals Near Huntsville Hospital
| No | Facility Name | Address |
| 1 | Crestwood Medical Center | One Hospital Dr Se, AL 35801 |
| 2 | Athens Limestone Hospital | 700 West Market Street, AL 35611 |
| 3 | Decatur Morgan Hospital-Decatur Campus | 1201 7th Street Se, AL 35601 |
| 4 | Lincoln Medical Center | 106 Medical Center Blvd, TN 37334 |
| 5 | Highlands Medical Center | 380 Woods Cove Road, AL 35768 |
Notes
- Data mainly compiled using Medicare Hospital Compare Dataset. Hospital profile page can be reached at https://www.medicare.gov/hospitalcompare/.
- This page is based on Hospital Compare data which was last updated on Oct 30, 2019.
- Measure start and end dates for above statistics are between 1/1/2017 and 12/31/2018.