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Address
701 SUPERIOR AVE
Munster, IN 46321
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Private
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitedirectory.franciscanhealth.org
Facilities & services
63
total beds
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
ICUCCUHelipad
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryOpen heart surgeryCath labAnesthesiology
Other services
ChemotherapyPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
2 hr 31 min of 398 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
4 hr 21 min of 11 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
1% of 25,852 visits
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
23 min of 22 patients
Compared to other US hospitals
Patient safety
Rates of infections, clots, falls and surgical complications during a stay.
- About average
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
- About average
Infection rates lower is better
Central-line bloodstream infections
Bloodstream infections from a central IV line. Known as CLABSI.
- About average
1.08 1.00 = national avg
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
- About average
0.37 1.00 = national avg
Colon surgery site infections
Wound infections after colon surgery.
- About average
1.20 1.00 = national avg
MRSA bloodstream infections
Drug-resistant staph in the bloodstream.
- About average
0.95 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
- About average
1.17 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
74% rated 9 or 10 of 10
74%
Would recommend
75% would definitely recommend
75%
Nurse communication
81% said nurses always communicated well
81%
Doctor communication
79% said doctors always communicated well
79%
Cleanliness
74% said the room was always clean
74%
Quietness at night
66% said the area was always quiet at night
66%
Clinicians on staff
371
total clinicians
14
ER physicians
By specialty
Radiology 30
Internal medicine 29
Cardiology 11
General surgery 10
Orthopedic surgery 10
Interventional cardiology 8
Hematology / oncology 8
Anesthesiology 5
Neurology 4
Pulmonology 4
Critical care 3
Obstetrics / gynecology 3
Interventional radiology 2
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Franciscan Health Munster?

Franciscan Health Munster does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (219) 922-4200 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 Munster.

Is Franciscan Health Munster 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 Franciscan Health Munster, call (219) 922-4200.

Where is Franciscan Health Munster located?

Franciscan Health Munster is located at 701 Superior Ave, Munster, IN, 46321. Phone: (219) 922-4200.