Emergency Room Wait Times Statistics for Washington County Memorial Hospital
This page is about waiting time at emergency room in Washington County Memorial Hospital. Here you will see hospital contact information and some detailed ER statistics along with comparison to State and National level. This hospital is located at 300 Health Way in Potosi, MO. It is a Government – Local Critical Access Hospital. Hospital Emergency Room Volume is low (Around 0-19999 yearly). Call (573) 438-5451 to get up-to-date information regarding contact details and your situation.
CALL 9-1-1 When you feel your situation needs emergency care.
General Information
Overall Rating:
Contact Details
| Hospital Name | Washington County Memorial Hospital |
| City | Potosi |
| County | Washington |
| State | Missouri |
| ZIP Code | 63664 |
Bed Count
25
| Provider ID | 261308 |
| Hospital Type | Critical Access Hospital |
| Hospital Ownership | Government – Local |
| Emergency Services | Yes |
Washington County Memorial Hospital Location Map
ER Wait Times for Washington County Memorial Hospital
Time Spent in ER
2 hours and 2 minutes (122 minutes)
Time Until Admission
4 hours and 12 minutes (252 minutes)
Time Spent in ER after admission
1 hour and 45 minutes (105 minutes)
Left before being seen
1%
Head CT results in 30 minutes
82%
ER Volume
low (0-19999 annually)
ER Wait Times - Comparison Against Missouri and National Stats
| Washington County Memorial Hospital | Missouri Average | National Average | |
| Time Spent in ER | 122 minutes (2 hours and 2 minutes) | 136 minutes | 135 minutes |
| Time Until Admission | 252 minutes (4 hours and 12 minutes) | 241 minute | 256 minutes |
| Time Spent in ER after admission | 105 minutes (1 hour and 45 minutes) | 82 minutes | 87 minutes |
| Left before being seen | 1% | 2% | 2% |
| Head CT results in 30 minutes | 82% | 75% | 72% |
Hospital wait times summary:
- Time Spent in ER is 14 minutes lower than State Average and 13 minutes lower than National Average
- Time Until Admission is 11 minute higher than State Average and 4 minutes lower than National Average
- Time Spent in ER after admission is 23 minutes higher than State Average and 18 minutes higher than National Average
Washington County Memorial Hospital ER Wait Times Charts
Time Spent in ER (minutes)
Time Until Admission (minutes)
Time Spent in ER After Admission (minutes)
Left before being seen (%)
Head CT results in 30 minutes (%)
In Case of Emergency
Call 911 When you feel your situation needs emergency care.
Structural Measures Information
| Measure Name | Measure Response |
| Able to receive lab results electronically | Yes |
| Able to track patients’ lab results, tests, and referrals electronically between visits | Yes |
| Safe surgery checklist use (outpatient) | Yes |
| Patient Safety Culture | Yes |
| Safe surgery checklist use (inpatient) | Yes |
Frequently Asked Questions about Washington County Memorial Hospital
5 Emergency Rooms/Hospitals Near Washington County Memorial Hospital
| No | Facility Name | Address |
| 1 | Parkland Health Center – Bonne Terre | 7245 Raider Road, MO 63628 |
| 2 | Parkland Health Center | 1101 W Liberty, MO 63640 |
| 3 | Iron County Medical Center | 301 North Highway 21, MO 63663 |
| 4 | Mercy Hospital Jefferson | 1400 Us Highway 61, MO 63028 |
| 5 | Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital | 751 Sappington Bridge Rd, MO 63080 |
Notes
- Data mainly compiled using Medicare Hospital Compare Dataset. Hospital profile page can be reached at https://www.medicare.gov/hospitalcompare/.
- This page is based on Hospital Compare data which was last updated on Oct 30, 2019.
- Measure start and end dates for above statistics are between 1/1/2017 and 12/31/2018.