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Visit Burleigh County
Address
300 N 7TH ST
Bismarck, ND 58506
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Private
HoursMon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat-Sun Closed Websitesanfordhealth.org
Facilities & services
233
total beds
13
operating rooms
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERShock / traumaICUCCUEmergency psychHelipad
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryOpen heart surgeryCath labAnesthesiology
Other services
ChemotherapyRenal dialysisPsychiatric unitInpatient rehabPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Medication disposal Paid parking lot Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
2 hr 49 min of 384 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
3 hr 15 min of 21 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
6% of 38,382 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.
Above average
Infection rates lower is better
Central-line bloodstream infections
Bloodstream infections from a central IV line. Known as CLABSI.
Better than average
0.12 1.00 = national avg
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
- About average
0.45 1.00 = national avg
Colon surgery site infections
Wound infections after colon surgery.
- About average
1.04 1.00 = national avg
MRSA bloodstream infections
Drug-resistant staph in the bloodstream.
- About average
0.61 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
Better than average
0.35 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
59% rated 9 or 10 of 10
59%
Would recommend
63% would definitely recommend
63%
Nurse communication
73% said nurses always communicated well
73%
Doctor communication
73% said doctors always communicated well
73%
Cleanliness
49% said the room was always clean
49%
Quietness at night
47% said the area was always quiet at night
47%
Clinicians on staff
612
total clinicians
8
ER physicians
By specialty
Radiology 27
Internal medicine 22
Neurology 15
Cardiology 14
Anesthesiology 14
Interventional cardiology 12
Obstetrics / gynecology 12
Hematology / oncology 10
Pulmonology 8
General surgery 6
Orthopedic surgery 6
Critical care 3
Interventional radiology 3
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Sanford Medical Center Bismarck?

Sanford Medical Center Bismarck does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (701) 323-6000 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 in North Dakota.

Is Sanford Medical Center Bismarck 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 Sanford Medical Center Bismarck, call (701) 323-6000.

Where is Sanford Medical Center Bismarck located?

Sanford Medical Center Bismarck is located at 300 N 7Th St, Bismarck, ND, 58506. Phone: (701) 323-6000.