Vidant Chowan Hospital
Owned by East Carolina Health
Edenton, NC • Hospital ID 341318
What You Need to Know
| Emergency room wait time |
2h 44m
This is 28m shorter
than the NC average
Ranked #26 of 95 NC hospitals for speed
Faster than 72% of NC hospitals |
|---|---|
| Patient safety record |
26.9 out of 100 patients return within 30 days
87 out of 100 patient satisfaction score
Fewer readmissions-6%
Average patient experience+2%
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| Ownership class | Not reported |
Overall Score
69
Out of 100 (compared to other NC hospitals)
Good 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 NC hospitals
Top third of NC hospitals
Average
Middle third of NC hospitals
Middle third of NC hospitals
Below Average
Bottom third of NC hospitals
Bottom third of NC hospitals
Faster Emergency Rooms Nearby
Other NC hospitals where patients typically wait less time:
Faster emergency rooms in NC
Hospitals in NC with shorter average emergency room wait times
- Dlp Swain County Hospital LLC 75 min
- Firsthealth Montgomery Memorial Hosp 101 min
- Highlands Cashiers Hospital 101 min
- Atrium Health Anson 117 min
- St. Lukes Hospital 117 min
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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