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ER Wait Time

Main ER Wait Disclaimer

ER wait times are approximate and provided for informational purposes only. If you are having a medical emergency, call 9-1-1.

The ER wait time represents the time it takes to see a qualified medical professional, defined as a Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), Physician Assistant (PA) or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP).

ER wait times represent a four-hour rolling average updated every 30 minutes, and is defined as the time of patient arrival until the time the patient is greeted by a qualified medical professional. Patients are triaged at arrival and are then seen by a qualified medical professional in priority order based on their presenting complaint and reason for visit.

National average wait time is one hour, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). HCA hospitals strive to beat the national average.

Pediatric ER Wait Disclaimer

Pediatric ER wait times are approximate and provided for informational purposes only. If you are having a medical emergency, call 9-1-1.

The Pediatric ER wait time represents the time it takes to see a qualified medical professional, defined as a Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), Physician Assistant (PA) or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP).

Pediatric ER wait times represent a twenty-four-hour (24) rolling average updated every 30 minutes, and is defined as the time of pediatric patient arrival until the time the pediatric patient is greeted by a qualified medical professional. Patients are triaged at arrival and are then seen by a qualified medical professional in priority order based on their presenting complaint and reason for visit.

National average wait time is one hour, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). HCA hospitals strive to beat the national average.


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One of the main goals of HCA hospitals throughout South Florida and the Treasure Coast is to reduce the time patients wait to see an Emergency Department physician. We have accomplished this by initiating processes and best demonstrated practices to ensure patients are cared for efficiently and effectively. In fact we have been so successful that all of our hospitals now post wait times on their websites.

To locate the emergency department closest to you, please CLICK the HCA facility in your area.

ER Wait Times

Aventura 3 Mins As of Thu, 17 May 2012 05:10:39 EDT
Columbia 10 Mins As of Thu, 17 May 2012 05:10:39 EDT
JFK 22 Mins As of Thu, 17 May 2012 05:10:39 EDT
Kendall 3 Mins As of Thu, 17 May 2012 05:10:39 EDT
Kendall Pediatric 13 Mins As of Thu, 17 May 2012 05:10:39 EDT
Lawnwood 13 Mins As of Thu, 17 May 2012 05:10:39 EDT
Mercy Hospital 7 Mins As of Thu, 17 May 2012 05:10:49 EDT
Northwest 12 Mins As of Thu, 17 May 2012 05:10:39 EDT
Palmswest 4 Mins As of Thu, 17 May 2012 05:10:39 EDT
Palmswest Pediatric 15 Mins As of Thu, 17 May 2012 05:10:39 EDT
Plantation 16 Mins As of Thu, 17 May 2012 05:10:39 EDT
Plantation Pediatric 14 Mins As of Thu, 17 May 2012 05:10:39 EDT
Raulerson 4 Mins As of Thu, 17 May 2012 05:10:39 EDT
St. Lucie 21 Mins As of Thu, 17 May 2012 05:10:39 EDT
University 13 Mins As of Thu, 17 May 2012 05:10:39 EDT
Westside 15 Mins As of Thu, 17 May 2012 05:10:39 EDT