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Address
148 CHESTNUT STREET
Needham, MA 02494
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Private
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitebidneedham.org
Facilities & services
58
total beds
6
operating rooms
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERICUCCU
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryAnesthesiology
Other services
ChemotherapyRenal dialysisPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Free parking lot Onsite parking Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
3 hr 28 min of 342 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
4 hr 3 min of 32 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
1% of 22,849 visits
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
1 hr 14 min of 35 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
1.10 1.00 = national avg
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
- About average
1.10 1.00 = national avg
Colon surgery site infections
Wound infections after colon surgery.
- About average
0.55 1.00 = national avg
MRSA bloodstream infections
Drug-resistant staph in the bloodstream.
- About average
0.00 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
- About average
0.93 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
68% rated 9 or 10 of 10
68%
Would recommend
72% would definitely recommend
72%
Nurse communication
80% said nurses always communicated well
80%
Doctor communication
79% said doctors always communicated well
79%
Cleanliness
66% said the room was always clean
66%
Quietness at night
43% said the area was always quiet at night
43%
Clinicians on staff
752
total clinicians
27
ER physicians
By specialty
Internal medicine 204
Radiology 69
Cardiology 27
Anesthesiology 20
General surgery 18
Neurology 17
Pulmonology 17
Orthopedic surgery 17
Hematology / oncology 12
Obstetrics / gynecology 3
Critical care 2
Interventional cardiology 2
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham?

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (781) 453-3002 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 Needham.

Is Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham 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 Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham, call (781) 453-3002.

Where is Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham located?

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham is located at 148 Chestnut Street, Needham, MA, 02494. Phone: (781) 453-3002.