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Emergency Room Wait Times Statistics for Palmetto Health Tuomey Hospital
This page is about waiting time at emergency room in Palmetto Health Tuomey 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 129 N Washington St in Sumter, SC. It is a Voluntary non-profit – Private Acute Care Hospital. Hospital Emergency Room Volume is very high (Around 60,000+ yearly). Call (803) 774-9000 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 | Palmetto Health Tuomey Hospital |
| City | Sumter |
| County | Sumter |
| State | South Carolina |
| ZIP Code | 29150 |
Bed Count
283
| Provider ID | 420070 |
| Hospital Type | Acute Care Hospital |
| Hospital Ownership | Voluntary non-profit – Private |
| Emergency Services | Yes |
Palmetto Health Tuomey Hospital Location Map
ER Wait Times for Palmetto Health Tuomey Hospital
Time Spent in ER
3 hours and 17 minutes (197 minutes)
Time Until Admission
5 hours and 58 minutes (358 minutes)
Time Spent in ER after admission
2 hours and 20 minutes (140 minutes)
Left before being seen
7%
Head CT results in 30 minutes
67%
ER Volume
very high (60,000+ annually)
ER Wait Times - Comparison Against South Carolina and National Stats
| Palmetto Health Tuomey Hospital | South Carolina Average | National Average | |
| Time Spent in ER | 197 minutes (3 hours and 17 minutes) | 144 minutes | 135 minutes |
| Time Until Admission | 358 minutes (5 hours and 58 minutes) | 273 minutes | 256 minutes |
| Time Spent in ER after admission | 140 minutes (2 hours and 20 minutes) | 93 minutes | 87 minutes |
| Left before being seen | 7% | 3% | 2% |
| Head CT results in 30 minutes | 67% | 72% | 72% |
Hospital wait times summary:
- Time Spent in ER is 53 minutes higher than State Average and 62 minutes higher than National Average
- Time Until Admission is 85 minutes higher than State Average and 102 minutes higher than National Average
- Time Spent in ER after admission is 47 minutes higher than State Average and 53 minutes higher than National Average
Palmetto Health Tuomey 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 Palmetto Health Tuomey Hospital
5 Emergency Rooms/Hospitals Near Palmetto Health Tuomey Hospital
| No | Facility Name | Address |
| 1 | Mcleod Health Clarendon | 10 East Hospital Street, SC 29102 |
| 2 | Kershawhealth | 1315 Roberts Street, SC 29020 |
| 3 | Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center | 1304 W Bobo Newsom Hwy, SC 29550 |
| 4 | Lake City Community Hospital | 258 N Ron Mcnair Blvd, SC 29560 |
| 5 | Williamsburg Regional Hospital | 500 Nelson Boulevard, SC 29556 |
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.