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Emergency Room Wait Times Statistics for Highline Medical Center
This page is about waiting time at emergency room in Highline Medical Center. 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 16251 Sylvester Road Sw in Burien, WA. It is a Voluntary non-profit – Private Acute Care Hospital. Hospital Emergency Room Volume is high (Around 40,000 – 59,999 yearly). Call (206) 244-9970 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 | Highline Medical Center |
| City | Burien |
| County | King |
| State | Washington |
| ZIP Code | 98166 |
Bed Count
279
Address
16251 Sylvester Road Sw, WA 98166
Phone
(206) 244-9970
| Provider ID | 500011 |
| Hospital Type | Acute Care Hospital |
| Hospital Ownership | Voluntary non-profit – Private |
| Emergency Services | Yes |
Highline Medical Center Location Map
ER Wait Times for Highline Medical Center
Time Spent in ER
2 hours and 58 minutes (178 minutes)
Time Until Admission
5 hours and 36 minutes (336 minutes)
Time Spent in ER after admission
2 hours and 28 minutes (148 minutes)
Left before being seen
2%
Head CT results in 30 minutes
Not Available
ER Volume
high (40,000 – 59,999 annually)
ER Wait Times - Comparison Against Washington and National Stats
| Highline Medical Center | Washington Average | National Average | |
| Time Spent in ER | 178 minutes (2 hours and 58 minutes) | 140 minutes | 135 minutes |
| Time Until Admission | 336 minutes (5 hours and 36 minutes) | 274 minutes | 256 minutes |
| Time Spent in ER after admission | 148 minutes (2 hours and 28 minutes) | 102 minutes | 87 minutes |
| Left before being seen | 2% | 3% | 2% |
| Head CT results in 30 minutes | Not Available | 65% | 72% |
Hospital wait times summary:
- Time Spent in ER is 38 minutes higher than State Average and 43 minutes higher than National Average
- Time Until Admission is 62 minutes higher than State Average and 80 minutes higher than National Average
- Time Spent in ER after admission is 46 minutes higher than State Average and 61 minute higher than National Average
Highline Medical Center 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 Highline Medical Center
5 Emergency Rooms/Hospitals Near Highline Medical Center
| No | Facility Name | Address |
| 1 | Valley Medical Center | 400 S 43rd St, WA 98055 |
| 2 | Harborview Medical Center | 325 9th Avenue, WA 98104 |
| 3 | Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill | 500 17th Avenue, WA 98122 |
| 4 | Swedish Medical Center | 747 Broadway, WA 98122 |
| 5 | Virginia Mason Medical Center | 925 Seneca St, WA 98101 |
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.