Porter Hospital, Inc

Owned by Porter Medical Center Inc
Middlebury, VT • Hospital ID 471307

What You Need to Know

Emergency room wait time
2h 41m
This is 24m shorter than the VT average
Ranked #4 of 8 VT hospitals for speed
Faster than 50% of VT hospitals
Patient safety record
29.4 out of 100 patients return within 30 days
84 out of 100 patient satisfaction score
Average readmissions-3% Lower patient experience-3%
Ownership class Not reported

Overall Score

41
Out of 100 (compared to other VT hospitals)
Average 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 VT hospitals
Average
Middle third of VT hospitals
Below Average
Bottom third of VT hospitals

Faster Emergency Rooms Nearby

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Hospitals in VT with shorter average emergency room wait times

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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