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Address
500 UPPER CHESAPEAKE DRIVE
Bel Air, MD 21014
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Other
HoursOpen 24/7 Websiteumms.org
Facilities & services
219
total beds
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERICUCCUEmergency psychHelipad
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryCath labAnesthesiology
Other services
ChemotherapyRenal dialysisPsychiatric unitPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Wheelchair-accessible seating Public restrooms Medication disposal Free parking lot Paid parking garage Apple Pay / Google Pay Requires appointments Recommends appointment
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
4 hr 26 min of 413 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
7 hr 6 min of 32 patients
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
1 hr 18 min of 23 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.
Below average
Infection rates lower is better
Central-line bloodstream infections
Bloodstream infections from a central IV line. Known as CLABSI.
- About average
0.55 1.00 = national avg
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
- About average
0.64 1.00 = national avg
Colon surgery site infections
Wound infections after colon surgery.
- About average
1.30 1.00 = national avg
MRSA bloodstream infections
Drug-resistant staph in the bloodstream.
- About average
1.07 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
Better than average
0.04 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
56% rated 9 or 10 of 10
56%
Would recommend
54% would definitely recommend
54%
Nurse communication
70% said nurses always communicated well
70%
Doctor communication
71% said doctors always communicated well
71%
Cleanliness
61% said the room was always clean
61%
Quietness at night
52% said the area was always quiet at night
52%
Clinicians on staff
574
total clinicians
28
ER physicians
By specialty
Radiology 87
Internal medicine 65
Cardiology 24
Anesthesiology 14
General surgery 9
Orthopedic surgery 9
Neurology 8
Hematology / oncology 7
Obstetrics / gynecology 7
Pulmonology 6
Critical care 5
Interventional cardiology 5
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Umd Upper Chesapeake Medical Center?

Umd Upper Chesapeake Medical Center does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (443) 643-3303 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 Bel Air.

Is Umd Upper Chesapeake 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 Umd Upper Chesapeake Medical Center, call (443) 643-3303.

Where is Umd Upper Chesapeake Medical Center located?

Umd Upper Chesapeake Medical Center is located at 500 Upper Chesapeake Drive, Bel Air, MD, 21014. Phone: (443) 643-3303.