Baptist Health - Van Buren

Owned by Baptist Health
Van Buren, AR • Hospital ID 040018

What You Need to Know

Emergency room wait time
1h 8m
This is 1h 7m shorter than the AR average
Ranked #1 of 65 AR hospitals for speed
Faster than 98% of AR hospitals
Patient safety record
0.4 complications per 1,000 procedures
Fewer complications-60%
Ownership class Not reported

Overall Score

97
Out of 100 (compared to other AR hospitals)
Excellent performance
Based on emergency wait times, safety records, and patient satisfaction

How We Rate Hospitals

We compare each hospital only to others in the same state. This keeps comparisons fair since different regions have different challenges.

Above Average
Top third of AR hospitals
Average
Middle third of AR hospitals
Below Average
Bottom third of AR hospitals

Understanding the Terms

Readmissions: When patients need to return within 30 days of being discharged. Lower numbers are better.
Complications: Problems that happen during or after procedures, measured per 1,000 procedures. Lower numbers are better.
Patient satisfaction: How patients rate their overall experience on surveys. Higher scores are better.
OP-18b: The official national measure of emergency room wait times.

Data sources: Official federal datasets from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). Updated monthly. This information is for educational purposes and should not replace medical advice.

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