Definition of Emergency Department Wait Times

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Emergency Department Wait Times

The term 'Emergency Department Wait Times' as it applies to the area of hospitals can be defined as 'Long waiting times in hospital emergency departments (EDs) can increase risks for patients, especially those who have serious illnesses. Waiting times at different hospitals can vary widely, depending on the number of patients seen, ED staffing, efficiency, admitting procedures, or the availability of inpatient beds. The measures for Emergency Department Wait Times include:'.

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