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Address
164 SUMMIT AVENUE
Providence, RI 02906
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Private
HoursMon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm, Sat-Sun Closed Websitemiriamhospital.org
Facilities & services
247
total beds
16
operating rooms
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERICUCCUEmergency psych
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryCath labAnesthesiology
Other services
ChemotherapyRenal dialysisPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Free parking lot Free street parking Paid parking lot Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
5 hr 22 min of 373 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
4 hr 46 min of 23 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
5% of 75,363 visits
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
1 hr 15 min of 20 patients
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.
- About average
Infection rates lower is better
Central-line bloodstream infections
Bloodstream infections from a central IV line. Known as CLABSI.
- About average
0.30 1.00 = national avg
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
- About average
0.47 1.00 = national avg
Colon surgery site infections
Wound infections after colon surgery.
- About average
0.64 1.00 = national avg
MRSA bloodstream infections
Drug-resistant staph in the bloodstream.
- About average
0.66 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
Better than average
0.25 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
71% rated 9 or 10 of 10
71%
Would recommend
74% would definitely recommend
74%
Nurse communication
78% said nurses always communicated well
78%
Doctor communication
82% said doctors always communicated well
82%
Cleanliness
69% said the room was always clean
69%
Quietness at night
46% said the area was always quiet at night
46%
Clinicians on staff
1,882
total clinicians
90
ER physicians
By specialty
Internal medicine 325
Cardiology 75
Radiology 75
Neurology 45
Anesthesiology 44
Hematology / oncology 37
Orthopedic surgery 37
Pulmonology 30
Obstetrics / gynecology 26
General surgery 22
Interventional cardiology 10
Interventional radiology 8
Critical care 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at The Miriam Hospital?

The Miriam Hospital does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (401) 793-2500 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 Providence.

Is The Miriam Hospital 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 The Miriam Hospital, call (401) 793-2500.

Where is The Miriam Hospital located?

The Miriam Hospital is located at 164 Summit Avenue, Providence, RI, 02906. Phone: (401) 793-2500.