Sakakawea Medical Center - Cah

Ownership: Not reported in our data
Hazen, ND • Hospital ID 351310

What You Need to Know

Emergency room wait time
2h 25m
This is 35m longer than the ND average
Ranked #36 of 42 ND hospitals for speed
Faster than 14% of ND hospitals
Patient safety record
30.8 out of 100 patients return within 30 days
More readmissions+23%
Ownership class Not reported

Overall Score

18
Out of 100 (compared to other ND hospitals)
Below 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 ND hospitals
Average
Middle third of ND hospitals
Below Average
Bottom third of ND hospitals

Faster Emergency Rooms Nearby

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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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