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Emergency Room Wait Times Statistics for Charleston Area Medical Center
This page is about waiting time at emergency room in Charleston Area Medical Center. 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 501 Morris Street in Charleston, WV. It is a Voluntary non-profit – Private Acute Care Hospital. Hospital Emergency Room Volume is very high (Around 60,000+ yearly). Call (304) 388-5432 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
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Contact Details
| Hospital Name | Charleston Area Medical Center |
| City | Charleston |
| County | Kanawha |
| State | West Virginia |
| ZIP Code | 25301 |
Bed Count
908
| Provider ID | 510022 |
| Hospital Type | Acute Care Hospital |
| Hospital Ownership | Voluntary non-profit – Private |
| Emergency Services | Yes |
Charleston Area Medical Center Location Map
ER Wait Times for Charleston Area Medical Center
Time Spent in ER
2 hours and 41 minute (161 minute)
Time Until Admission
6 hours and 32 minutes (392 minutes)
Time Spent in ER after admission
4 hours and 34 minutes (274 minutes)
Left before being seen
5%
Head CT results in 30 minutes
80%
ER Volume
very high (60,000+ annually)
ER Wait Times - Comparison Against West Virginia and National Stats
| Charleston Area Medical Center | West Virginia Average | National Average | |
| Time Spent in ER | 161 minute (2 hours and 41 minute) | 128 minutes | 135 minutes |
| Time Until Admission | 392 minutes (6 hours and 32 minutes) | 253 minutes | 256 minutes |
| Time Spent in ER after admission | 274 minutes (4 hours and 34 minutes) | 64 minutes | 87 minutes |
| Left before being seen | 5% | 2% | 2% |
| Head CT results in 30 minutes | 80% | 60% | 72% |
Hospital wait times summary:
- Time Spent in ER is 33 minutes higher than State Average and 26 minutes higher than National Average
- Time Until Admission is 139 minutes higher than State Average and 136 minutes higher than National Average
- Time Spent in ER after admission is 210 minutes higher than State Average and 187 minutes higher than National Average
Charleston Area Medical Center 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 Charleston Area Medical Center
5 Emergency Rooms/Hospitals Near Charleston Area Medical Center
| No | Facility Name | Address |
| 1 | Charleston Surgical Hospital | 1306 Kanawha Boulevard East, WV 25301 |
| 2 | St Francis Hospital | 333 Laidley St, WV 25301 |
| 3 | Thomas Memorial Hospital | 4605 Maccorkle Avenue Sw, WV 25309 |
| 4 | Montgomery General Hospital, Inc | 401 Sixth Avenue, WV 25136 |
| 5 | Boone Memorial Hospital | 701 Madison Avenue, WV 25130 |
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.