Hospitals in Broward County, Florida

Overview This feature service provides a comprehensive dataset of hospitals located within Broward County, Florida. It is formed from a single feature layer representing hospital facilities geocoded from official sources. The data includes detailed information about each hospital's licensing, ownership, contact details, and specialized services. Feature Layers HospitalsMergedFinal: This layer contains geocoded point data for hospitals extracted from the AHCA Florida Health Facility Finder, specifically filtered for hospital-type facilities. The dataset is maintained with quarterly verifications to ensure accuracy. Key attributes include the hospital name, license number and effective dates, contact information, ownership and profit status, emergency department availability, trauma center designation, and evacuation zone classifications. Geographic Coverage The dataset is focused exclusively on Broward County, Florida, providing localized and detailed spatial information about hospital facilities in this region. Use Cases Supporting emergency response and planning by identifying hospital locations and capabilities. Facilitating healthcare facility analysis and public health studies in Broward County. Assisting government agencies and planners in infrastructure and resource allocation decisions. Data Source and Maintenance The data originates from the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Health Facility Finder and is continuously updated through quarterly verification processes to maintain currency and reliability. Licensing and ownership information reflects official records, contributing to the dataset's authenticity. Licensing The dataset is licensed for use with attribution to Broward County GIS as of June 27, 2019.