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Emergency Room Wait Times Statistics for Howard University Hospital
This page is about waiting time at emergency room in Howard University 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 2041 Georgia Ave Nw in Washington, DC. It is a Voluntary non-profit – Other Acute Care Hospital. Hospital Emergency Room Volume is high (Around 40,000 – 59,999 yearly). Call (202) 745-6100 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 | Howard University Hospital |
| City | Washington |
| County | The District |
| State | District of Columbia |
| ZIP Code | 20060 |
Bed Count
479
| Provider ID | 90003 |
| Hospital Type | Acute Care Hospital |
| Hospital Ownership | Voluntary non-profit – Other |
| Emergency Services | Yes |
Howard University Hospital Location Map
ER Wait Times for Howard University Hospital
Time Spent in ER
2 hours and 53 minutes (173 minutes)
Time Until Admission
6 hours and 42 minutes (402 minutes)
Time Spent in ER after admission
3 hours and 54 minutes (234 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 District of Columbia and National Stats
| Howard University Hospital | District of Columbia Average | National Average | |
| Time Spent in ER | 173 minutes (2 hours and 53 minutes) | 246 minutes | 135 minutes |
| Time Until Admission | 402 minutes (6 hours and 42 minutes) | 536 minutes | 256 minutes |
| Time Spent in ER after admission | 234 minutes (3 hours and 54 minutes) | 285 minutes | 87 minutes |
| Left before being seen | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Head CT results in 30 minutes | Not Available | 36% | 72% |
Hospital wait times summary:
- Time Spent in ER is 73 minutes lower than State Average and 38 minutes higher than National Average
- Time Until Admission is 134 minutes lower than State Average and 146 minutes higher than National Average
- Time Spent in ER after admission is 51 minute lower than State Average and 147 minutes higher than National Average
Howard University 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 Howard University Hospital
5 Emergency Rooms/Hospitals Near Howard University Hospital
| No | Facility Name | Address |
| 1 | Children’s Hospital Nmc | 111 Michigan Ave, Nw, DC 20010 |
| 2 | Medstar Washington Hospital Center | 110 Irving St Nw, DC 20010 |
| 3 | George Washington Univ Hospital | 900 23rd St Nw, DC 20037 |
| 4 | Providence Hospital | 1150 Varnum St Ne, DC 20017 |
| 5 | Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | 3800 Reservoir Rd, DC 20007 |
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.