Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville ER Wait Times (Brownsville, TX)

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Emergency Room Wait Times Statistics for Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville

This page is about waiting time at emergency room in Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville. 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 1040 W Jefferson St in Brownsville, TX. It is a Proprietary Acute Care Hospital. Hospital Emergency Room Volume is medium (Around 20,000 – 39,999 yearly). Call (956) 544-1400 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 Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville
City Brownsville
County Cameron
State Texas
ZIP Code 78520
Bed Count
223
Address
1040 W Jefferson St, TX 78520
Phone
(956) 544-1400
Website
Provider ID 450028
Hospital Type Acute Care Hospital
Hospital Ownership Proprietary
Emergency Services Yes
Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville Location Map
ER Wait Times for Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville
Time Spent in ER
2 hours and 35 minutes (155 minutes)
Time Until Admission
3 hours and 8 minutes (188 minutes)
Time Spent in ER after admission
48 minutes (48 minutes)
Left before being seen
1%
Head CT results in 30 minutes
80%
ER Volume
medium (20,000 – 39,999 annually)
ER Wait Times - Comparison Against Texas and National Stats
Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville Texas Average National Average
Time Spent in ER 155 minutes (2 hours and 35 minutes) 125 minutes 135 minutes
Time Until Admission 188 minutes (3 hours and 8 minutes) 244 minutes 256 minutes
Time Spent in ER after admission 48 minutes (48 minutes) 82 minutes 87 minutes
Left before being seen 1% 2% 2%
Head CT results in 30 minutes 80% 72% 72%
Hospital wait times summary:
  • Time Spent in ER is 30 minutes higher than State Average and 20 minutes higher than National Average
  • Time Until Admission is 56 minutes lower than State Average and 68 minutes lower than National Average
  • Time Spent in ER after admission is 34 minutes lower than State Average and 39 minutes lower than National Average
Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville 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 Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville
How long will I wait in Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville Emergency Room?
Based on Medicare Hospital Compare data which was last updated on Oct 30, 2019, average waiting time is 155 minutes for this hospital emergency room. Call (956) 544-1400 for more information.
Where is Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville?
Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville is in Brownsville. It is located at 1040 W Jefferson St. Call (956) 544-1400 for more information.
What is the type of this hospital?
This is a Acute Care Hospital. It is a Proprietary hospital.
How many beds does Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville have?
Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville has 223 beds.
5 Emergency Rooms/Hospitals Near Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville
No Facility Name Address
1 Valley Regional Medical Center 100 A Alton Gloor, TX 78526
2 Harlingen Medical Center 5501 South Expressway 77, TX 78550
3 Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company Llc 2101 Pease St, TX 78550
4 Knapp Medical Center 1401 East Eight Street, TX 78596
5 Rio Grande Regional Hospital 101 E Ridge Rd, TX 78503
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.