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Address
995 9TH AVENUE SOUTHWEST
Bessemer, AL 35022
Phone
Government - Hospital District or Authority
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitemedicalwesthospital.org
Facilities & services
310
total beds
12
operating rooms
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
ICUCCUEmergency psych
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryCath lab
Other services
Renal dialysisPsychiatric unitInpatient rehabPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Restroom unisex Free parking garage Free parking lot Onsite parking Paid parking lot Check Apple Pay / Google Pay Welcomes lgbtq Transgender safespace
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
2 hr 27 min of 690 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
3 hr 16 min of 12 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
2% of 36,206 visits
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
1 hr 4 min of 14 patients
Compared to other US hospitals
Patient safety
Rates of infections, clots, falls and surgical complications during a stay.
Above average
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
Below average
Infection rates lower is better
Central-line bloodstream infections
Bloodstream infections from a central IV line. Known as CLABSI.
Better than average
0.00 1.00 = national avg
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
- About average
0.78 1.00 = national avg
Colon surgery site infections
Wound infections after colon surgery.
- About average
0.76 1.00 = national avg
MRSA bloodstream infections
Drug-resistant staph in the bloodstream.
- About average
0.70 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
Better than average
0.56 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
67% rated 9 or 10 of 10
67%
Would recommend
63% would definitely recommend
63%
Nurse communication
71% said nurses always communicated well
71%
Doctor communication
80% said doctors always communicated well
80%
Cleanliness
66% said the room was always clean
66%
Quietness at night
68% said the area was always quiet at night
68%
Clinicians on staff
216
total clinicians
10
ER physicians
By specialty
Radiology 25
Internal medicine 21
Cardiology 12
Anesthesiology 8
General surgery 6
Pulmonology 4
Orthopedic surgery 4
Obstetrics / gynecology 4
Neurology 1
Hematology / oncology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Medical West, An Affiliate of Uab Health System?

Medical West, An Affiliate of Uab Health System does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (205) 481-7000 for the most current wait estimate.

Should I go to the ER or to urgent care?

For life-threatening symptoms , chest pain, stroke signs (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty), severe bleeding, breathing difficulty, or loss of consciousness , call 911 and head to the ER. For minor injuries, fevers, low-grade illness, or anything non-emergency, urgent care is usually faster and cheaper. See urgent care near Bessemer.

Is Medical West, An Affiliate of Uab Health System open 24 hours?

Most Medicare-certified ERs in the US run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To confirm the current status of Medical West, An Affiliate of Uab Health System, call (205) 481-7000.

Where is Medical West, An Affiliate of Uab Health System located?

Medical West, An Affiliate of Uab Health System is located at 995 9Th Avenue Southwest, Bessemer, AL, 35022. Phone: (205) 481-7000.