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Ziekenhuis Rivierenland
Wait times over the norm49%
55 of 112 over the norm
Result€4.0 m
2025, margin 2.1%
Solvency41%
sector average 36% (2024)
Parking per hour€2.60
Tiel
Locations
- Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie TielPresident Kennedylaan, 4002WP Tiel
- Zkh Rivierenland, Barbara Polikliniek, loc. CulemborgElisabethdreef, 4101KL Culemborg
Wait times
Latest report: 27 October 2026. Over the norm first. The colour measures a wait against the Treeknorm, the position against the other hospitals: position 1 is the shortest.
Over the norm, every fortnight
Ziekenhuis RivierenlandAll hospitals
Waits against the norm, by kind
within the Treeknormover it, up to one and a half timesmore than one and a half timesnot reported
Treatments
| For | Wait | Position | Median in the Netherlands25th–75th percentile | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groin hernia repairSurgery | 168 days | 61 of 65 | 49 days28–91 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| Incontinence or prolapse surgery (women)Gynaecology | 153 days | 54 of 61 | 71 days48–117 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| HysterectomyGynaecology | 145 days | 52 of 58 | 64 days42–89 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| Enlarged prostate surgeryUrology | 143 days | 52 of 57 | 61 days43–99 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| Gallbladder removalSurgery | 135 days | 61 of 63 | 43 days30–64 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| Total knee replacementOrthopaedics | 116 days | 45 of 60 | 84 days45–117 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| Septoplasty (nasal septum surgery)ENT | 113 days | 40 of 61 | 81 days57–146 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| Total hip replacementOrthopaedics | 74 days | 38 of 61 | 64 days42–90 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| Endovenous varicose vein treatmentDermatology | 69 days | 24 of 37 | 57 days42–78 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| Tonsil or adenoid removalENT | 59 days | 29 of 63 | 60 days42–82 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| Eyelid surgeryOphthalmology | 55 days | 16 of 30 | 54 days39–89 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| Trigger finger releasePlastic surgery | 54 days | 29 of 35 | 32 days23–51 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| Grommets (ear tubes)ENT | 40 days | 33 of 61 | 37 days29–51 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| Weight loss surgerySurgery | 39 days | 6 of 14 | 52 days29–88 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| Cataract surgeryOphthalmology | 14 days | 4 of 56 | 49 days30–84 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| Apicectomy (root-end surgery)Oral and maxillofacial surgery | 9 days | 3 of 31 | 39 days19–60 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| Cardiac catheterisationCardiology | 9 days | 5 of 42 | 21 days15–28 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| Tooth extraction without general anaestheticOral and maxillofacial surgery | 8 days | 2 of 34 | 57 days29–64 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
Outpatient clinic: first appointment
| For | Wait | Position | Median in the Netherlands25th–75th percentile | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fertility problemsGynaecology | 96 days | 47 of 55 | 60 days38–80 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| Slipped disc in the neckNeurology | 94 days | 26 of 34 | 59 days48–94 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| Slipped disc in the backNeurology | 94 days | 29 of 37 | 57 days46–92 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| RehabilitationRehabilitation | 81 days | 36 of 40 | 36 days21–43 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| Incontinence in womenGynaecology | 72 days | 24 of 44 | 67 days49–91 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| Pain managementAnaesthesiology | 70 days | 41 of 65 | 58 days23–90 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| Neurology (general)Neurology | 67 days | 35 of 67 | 64 days48–90 days | Zkh Rivierenland, Barbara Polikliniek, loc. Culemborg |
| Sleep centreOther | 67 days | 12 of 24 | 70 days43–125 days | Zkh Rivierenland, Barbara Polikliniek, loc. Culemborg |
| ProctologySurgery | 65 days | 43 of 47 | 25 days13–48 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| Internal medicine (general)Internal medicine | 55 days | 46 of 68 | 42 days24–61 days | Zkh Rivierenland, Barbara Polikliniek, loc. Culemborg |
| Ophthalmology (general)Ophthalmology | 54 days | 27 of 58 | 59 days21–90 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| Geriatric medicineGeriatric medicine | 49 days | 51 of 63 | 28 days16–45 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| Paediatrics (general)Paediatrics | 48 days | 41 of 65 | 35 days21–57 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| Gynaecology (general)Gynaecology | 40 days | 12 of 68 | 72 days45–114 days | Zkh Rivierenland, Barbara Polikliniek, loc. Culemborg |
| Rheumatology (general)Rheumatology | 39 days | 25 of 60 | 47 days29–90 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| Vascular surgerySurgery | 36 days | 51 of 62 | 18 days10–30 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| Back problemsOrthopaedics | 26 days | 22 of 42 | 24 days13–42 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| Hip problemsOrthopaedics | 26 days | 40 of 51 | 14 days7–24 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| Foot and ankle problemsOrthopaedics | 26 days | 27 of 49 | 21 days11–50 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| Orthopaedics (general)Orthopaedics | 26 days | 42 of 59 | 14 days7–30 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| Knee problemsOrthopaedics | 26 days | 37 of 51 | 14 days7–31 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| Shoulder problemsOrthopaedics | 26 days | 32 of 48 | 20 days14–29 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| ENT (general)ENT | 22 days | 37 of 66 | 21 days12–30 days | Zkh Rivierenland, Barbara Polikliniek, loc. Culemborg |
| Hearing loss and deafnessENT | 22 days | 20 of 47 | 25 days14–43 days | Zkh Rivierenland, Barbara Polikliniek, loc. Culemborg |
| Cardiology (general)Cardiology | 21 days | 23 of 68 | 28 days16–45 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| Plastic surgery for cancerPlastic surgery | 21 days | 24 of 32 | 11 days7–21 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| Plastic surgery (general)Plastic surgery | 21 days | 28 of 63 | 24 days10–42 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| Paediatric orthopaedicsPaediatrics | 20 days | 4 of 27 | 41 days30–57 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| Dermatology (general)Dermatology | 20 days | 9 of 66 | 35 days28–70 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| Paediatric internal medicinePaediatrics | 20 days | 10 of 30 | 30 days17–55 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| Paediatric neurologyPaediatrics | 20 days | 8 of 35 | 37 days22–47 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| Paediatric cardiologyPaediatrics | 20 days | 11 of 34 | 31 days18–55 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| Urology (general)Urology | 17 days | 15 of 66 | 32 days20–60 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| CataractOphthalmology | 14 days | 19 of 47 | 20 days8–40 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| Groin herniaSurgery | 14 days | 25 of 52 | 17 days7–28 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| Surgery (general)Surgery | 14 days | 33 of 66 | 14 days7–27 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| Respiratory medicine (general)Respiratory medicine | 11 days | 11 of 68 | 28 days13–42 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| Suspicious skin lesionDermatology | 10 days | 20 of 48 | 13 days7–38 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| Oral and maxillofacial surgeryOral and maxillofacial surgery | 8 days | 7 of 57 | 31 days15–59 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| Breast clinicSurgery | 2 days | 15 of 59 | 3 days2–5 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
Tests
| For | Wait | Position | Median in the Netherlands25th–75th percentile | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep study (polysomnography)ENT / Respiratory medicine / Neurology | 67 days | 24 of 32 | 46 days25–68 days | Zkh Rivierenland, Barbara Polikliniek, loc. Culemborg |
| Sleep apnoea testingENT / Respiratory medicine / Neurology | 67 days | 29 of 40 | 45 days25–70 days | Zkh Rivierenland, Barbara Polikliniek, loc. Culemborg |
| Bone density scan (DEXA)Radiology | 28 days | 37 of 60 | 18 days12–38 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| Ultrasound scanRadiology | 20 days | 51 of 66 | 13 days8–17 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| Hip or leg MRIRadiology | 20 days | 29 of 64 | 20 days10–33 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| Shoulder or arm MRIRadiology | 20 days | 29 of 59 | 20 days13–34 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| Back MRIRadiology | 20 days | 29 of 62 | 20 days13–33 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| Neck MRIRadiology | 20 days | 28 of 60 | 22 days13–33 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| Brain MRIRadiology | 20 days | 28 of 61 | 21 days11–35 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| CT scanRadiology | 10 days | 18 of 63 | 14 days9–22 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| MammogramRadiology | 1 days | 3 of 62 | 5 days2–10 days | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland, locatie Tiel |
| X-rayRadiology | 0 days | 1 of 61 | 1 days0–1 days | Zkh Rivierenland, Barbara Polikliniek, loc. Culemborg |
| GastroscopyGastroenterology | 0 days | 1 of 61 | 26 days15–40 days | Zkh Rivierenland, Barbara Polikliniek, loc. Culemborg |
| Abnormal cervical smearGynaecology | 0 days | 1 of 46 | 17 days14–30 days | Zkh Rivierenland, Barbara Polikliniek, loc. Culemborg |
| ColonoscopyGastroenterology | 0 days | 1 of 61 | 28 days17–42 days | Zkh Rivierenland, Barbara Polikliniek, loc. Culemborg |
Quality per treatment
Report year 2025, as the hospital reported it, beside the median of all hospitals.
Tonsil or adenoid removal
| Indicator | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Re-operation for bleeding within 14 days (tonsils)lower is better | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Re-operation for bleeding within 14 days (adenoids)lower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Stroke
| Indicator | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Stroke patientsnumber per year | 242 | 570 |
| Median minutes from arrival to clot-busting treatmentlower is better | 37 | 29 |
Breast implants
| Indicator | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Removed or replaced for a complication within 60 days (reconstruction)lower is better | 8.3% | 2.6% |
| Removed or replaced for a complication within 60 days (cosmetic)lower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Removed or replaced for a complication, day 61 to 365 (reconstruction)lower is better | 6.7% | 3.3% |
| Removed or replaced for a complication, day 61 to 365 (cosmetic)lower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Breast cancer
| Indicator | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Breast cancer patients operated onnumber per year | 158 | 216 |
| Surgical oncologists treating breast cancernumber of specialists | 2 | 4 |
| Plastic surgeons treating breast cancer patientsnumber of specialists | 2 | 3 |
| Median days from diagnosis to start of treatmentlower is better | 34 | 32 |
Bowel cancer
| Indicator | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Colon cancer resectionsnumber per year | 29 | 78 |
| Rectal cancer resectionsnumber per year | — | 30 |
| Died within 90 days of rectal surgerylower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Complicated recovery after colon surgerylower is better | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| Complicated recovery after rectal surgerylower is better | — | 20.2% |
| Died within 90 days of colon surgerylower is better | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Median days from diagnosis to treatment (colon)lower is better | 50 | 36.8 |
Diabetes
| Indicator | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes patients treated by the paediatriciannumber per year | — | 99 |
| Diabetes patients treated by the internistnumber per year | 971 | 1,350 |
| Paediatrician: blood sugar on target (HbA1c below 58)higher is better | — | 47.8% |
| Internist: blood sugar on target (HbA1c below 58)higher is better | 37.2% | 42.3% |
| Paediatrician: blood sugar far too high (HbA1c above 86)lower is better | — | 5.9% |
| Internist: blood sugar far too high (HbA1c above 86)lower is better | 4.5% | 5.3% |
Peripheral arterial disease
| Indicator | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Certified vascular surgeonsnumber of specialists | 5 | 4 |
| Vascular interventional radiologistsnumber of specialists | 0 | 4 |
Gallbladder removal (gallstones)
| Indicator | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Readmitted for a complication within 30 days of surgerylower is better | 1.2% | 2.8% |
Hip fracture
| Indicator | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Hip fractures treatednumber per year | 212 | 293 |
| Mobility score after 3 months, fully mobile before (1 = best)lower is better | 3 | 2.6 |
| ADL help needed after 3 months, independent before (0 = none)lower is better | 4 | 1.3 |
Gynaecological cancer
| Indicator | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Debulking operations for ovarian cancernumber per year | — | 60 |
| Operations for endometrial cancernumber per year | 21 | 64 |
| Tumour fully removed at primary debulking (ovary)higher is better | — | 90.8% |
| Complicated recovery after ovarian debulking (adjusted)lower is better | — | 6.9% |
| Complicated recovery after keyhole hysterectomy (adjusted)lower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Died within 30 days of ovarian debulking (adjusted)lower is better | — | 0.0% |
| Median days from first visit to debulking surgerylower is better | — | 35.2 |
Hip replacement
| Indicator | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Hip replacementsnumber per year | 207 | 421 |
| Orthopaedic surgeons performing hip revisionsnumber of specialists | 2 | 4 |
| Orthopaedic surgeons placing hip replacementsnumber of specialists | 4 | 5 |
| Deep wound infection within 90 dayslower is better | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Average hip score gain (OHS) after 12 monthshigher is better | — | 18.6 |
| Average drop in pain when active after 12 monthshigher is better | — | 5.8 |
| Revision within 1 year (adjusted)lower is better | 3.2% | 0.9% |
Incontinence or prolapse in women
| Indicator | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Much or very much better after surgeryhigher is better | 100.0% | 90.8% |
Cancer care (general)
| Indicator | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Kidney cancer operationsnumber per year | — | 54 |
| Colon resectionsnumber per year | 64 | 131 |
| Rectal resectionsnumber per year | — | 46 |
| Resections of liver metastasesnumber per year | — | 36 |
| Thyroid cancer patients operated onnumber per year | — | 18 |
| Gynaecologic oncologists in FTEnumber of specialists | — | 2.6 |
Knee replacement
| Indicator | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Total knee replacementsnumber per year | 240 | 310 |
| Partial knee replacementsnumber per year | 24 | 79 |
| Orthopaedic surgeons performing knee revisionsnumber of specialists | 4 | 3 |
| Orthopaedic surgeons placing knee replacementsnumber of specialists | 4 | 5 |
| Deep wound infection within 90 dayslower is better | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Average knee score gain (OKS) after 12 monthshigher is better | — | 15.3 |
| Average drop in pain when active after 12 monthshigher is better | — | 4.9 |
| Revision within 3 years (adjusted)lower is better | 1.6% | 1.3% |
Weight loss surgery
| Indicator | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Patients with a first weight-loss operationnumber per year | 357 | 416 |
| Uncomplicated recovery (textbook outcome)higher is better | 97.2% | 96.3% |
| Severe complications within 30 days of surgerylower is better | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Lost over a quarter of body weight after 1 year (sleeve)higher is better | 76.1% | 71.5% |
| Lost over a quarter of body weight after 1 year (bypass)higher is better | 91.0% | 90.0% |
Surgery for children
| Indicator | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Groin and scrotal operations in childrennumber per year | 40 | 43 |
| Operations for pyloric stenosisnumber per year | — | 15 |
Emergency department
| Indicator | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Patients with severe multiple injuries receivednumber per year | 27 | 33 |
Cataract surgery
| Indicator | Ziekenhuis Rivierenland | Median in the Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Better sight after surgery (at least 1 line gained)higher is better | 93.8% | 94.5% |
| Within 0.5 dioptre of the target strength after 4-6 weekshigher is better | 77.6% | 77.7% |
Annual accounts
Figures of Stichting Interconfessionele Stichting Gezondheidszorg Rivierenland, from its public annual accounts.
| Year | Revenue | Costs | Result | Margin | Equity | Solvency | Cash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025filed 28 May 2026 | €193 m | €189 m | €4.0 m | 2.1% | €53 m | 40.7% | €23 m |
| 2024filed 29 May 2025 | €181 m | €178 m | €2.7 m | 1.5% | €49 m | 38.3% | €28 m |
| 2023filed 31 May 2024 | €166 m | €165 m | €979,233 | 0.6% | €46 m | 36.6% | €13 m |
| Sector average, General hospital (2024) | |||||||
| 2024 | — | — | — | 2% | — | 36% | — |
Staff
| Year | Care staff | Sick leave | Long-open vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,117 | 8.1% | 8 |
| 2024 | 1,107 | 6.6% | 8 |
| 2023 | — | — | — |
Care staff: the average number of people in care. Sick leave: the care staff's sickness absence. Long open: vacancies open for three months or more.
Board and supervision
As the register lists them with the annual accounts for 2025.
Board of directors
- Wendy Maria Johanna BosboomBestuurder · since 1 January 2020
- Sanne Anna Maria Adriana BoersmaSecretaris Raad van Bestuur · since 1 August 2023
- Erik Rienk de HaanBestuurder · since 7 August 2023
Supervisory board
- Ingrid van VeenLid van het toezichthoudend orgaan · since 1 January 2018
- Jozias Izaäk de GrootLid van het toezichthoudend orgaan · since 1 January 2018
- Juliette Josepha Caesarine Maria Rooijmans - RietjensLid van het toezichthoudend orgaan · since 1 March 2018
- Mirella Miranda Natascha MinkmanLid van het toezichthoudend orgaan · since 1 January 2021
- Johannes Maria Leonard EnsingLid van het toezichthoudend orgaan · since 1 April 2021
- Li'ao WangLid van het toezichthoudend orgaan · since 1 June 2025
Parking
Tiel
€2.60 an hour. The first 15 minutes free. Daily maximum €8.
Steps per 40 minutes (€1.30 up to 40 minutes, €2.60 up to 80 minutes); over 200 minutes day card €8.00.
Read on the hospital's website, 2 November 2026.