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Emergency Room Wait Times Statistics for Whittier Hospital Medical Center
This page is about waiting time at emergency room in Whittier Hospital 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 9080 Colima Rd in Whittier, CA. It is a Proprietary Acute Care Hospital. Hospital Emergency Room Volume is medium (Around 20,000 – 39,999 yearly). Call (562) 945-3561 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 | Whittier Hospital Medical Center |
| City | Whittier |
| County | Los Angeles |
| State | California |
| ZIP Code | 90605 |
Bed Count
178
| Provider ID | 50735 |
| Hospital Type | Acute Care Hospital |
| Hospital Ownership | Proprietary |
| Emergency Services | Yes |
Whittier Hospital Medical Center Location Map
ER Wait Times for Whittier Hospital Medical Center
Time Spent in ER
2 hours and 22 minutes (142 minutes)
Time Until Admission
4 hours and 32 minutes (272 minutes)
Time Spent in ER after admission
1 hour and 40 minutes (100 minutes)
Left before being seen
1%
Head CT results in 30 minutes
Not Available
ER Volume
medium (20,000 – 39,999 annually)
ER Wait Times - Comparison Against California and National Stats
| Whittier Hospital Medical Center | California Average | National Average | |
| Time Spent in ER | 142 minutes (2 hours and 22 minutes) | 156 minutes | 135 minutes |
| Time Until Admission | 272 minutes (4 hours and 32 minutes) | 332 minutes | 256 minutes |
| Time Spent in ER after admission | 100 minutes (1 hour and 40 minutes) | 142 minutes | 87 minutes |
| Left before being seen | 1% | 2% | 2% |
| Head CT results in 30 minutes | Not Available | 71% | 72% |
Hospital wait times summary:
- Time Spent in ER is 14 minutes lower than State Average and 7 minutes higher than National Average
- Time Until Admission is 60 minutes lower than State Average and 16 minutes higher than National Average
- Time Spent in ER after admission is 42 minutes lower than State Average and 13 minutes higher than National Average
Whittier Hospital 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 Whittier Hospital Medical Center
5 Emergency Rooms/Hospitals Near Whittier Hospital Medical Center
| No | Facility Name | Address |
| 1 | Pih Health Hospital-Whittier | 12401 Washington Blvd, CA 90602 |
| 2 | St Jude Medical Center | 101 E Valencia Mesa Drive, CA 92835 |
| 3 | Coast Plaza Hospital | 13100 Studerbaker Road, CA 90650 |
| 4 | Beverly Hospital | 309 W Beverly Blvd, CA 90640 |
| 5 | Greater El Monte Community Hospital | 1701 Santa Anita Ave, CA 91733 |
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.