Inside 3 hospitals’ approaches to shorter ED visits

Becker’s compiled a list of hospitals and health systems with the shortest emergency department (ED) visit times based on CMS’s Timely and Effective Care-Hospital data. Small community or critical access hospitals, such as Hopedale Medical Complex, stand out due to their ability to quickly access patient information. Key practices include rapid initial assessments and joint teamwork among staff. Leaders warn against sacrificing quality for speed.