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Address
1150 NORTH INDIAN CANYON DRIVE
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone
Proprietary
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitedesertcarenetwork.com
Facilities & services
385
total beds
10
operating rooms
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERShock / traumaICUCCUHelipad
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryOpen heart surgeryCath labAnesthesiology
Other services
ChemotherapyRenal dialysisPsychiatric unitInpatient rehabPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Wheelchair-accessible seating Public restrooms Medication disposal Free parking lot Paid parking lot Apple Pay / Google Pay Requires appointments Recommends appointment
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
3 hr 1 min of 444 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
6 hr 18 min of 18 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
2% of 65,418 visits
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.
- About average
0.50 1.00 = national avg
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
- About average
0.61 1.00 = national avg
Colon surgery site infections
Wound infections after colon surgery.
- About average
0.27 1.00 = national avg
MRSA bloodstream infections
Drug-resistant staph in the bloodstream.
- About average
0.83 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
Better than average
0.49 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
63% rated 9 or 10 of 10
63%
Would recommend
62% would definitely recommend
62%
Nurse communication
72% said nurses always communicated well
72%
Doctor communication
69% said doctors always communicated well
69%
Cleanliness
65% said the room was always clean
65%
Quietness at night
39% said the area was always quiet at night
39%
Clinicians on staff
345
total clinicians
18
ER physicians
By specialty
Internal medicine 44
Radiology 42
General surgery 19
Cardiology 17
Critical care 10
Anesthesiology 9
Orthopedic surgery 7
Obstetrics / gynecology 6
Neurology 5
Interventional cardiology 5
Hematology / oncology 5
Interventional radiology 4
Pulmonology 3
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Desert Regional Medical Center?

Desert Regional Medical Center does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (760) 323-6511 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 Palm Springs.

Is Desert Regional Medical Center 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 Desert Regional Medical Center, call (760) 323-6511.

Where is Desert Regional Medical Center located?

Desert Regional Medical Center is located at 1150 North Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA, 92262. Phone: (760) 323-6511.