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Emergency Room Wait Times Statistics for Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
This page is about waiting time at emergency room in Avera Sacred Heart 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 501 Summit St in Yankton, SD. It is a Voluntary non-profit – Private Acute Care Hospital. Hospital Emergency Room Volume is low (Around 0-19999 yearly). Call (605) 668-8000 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 | Avera Sacred Heart Hospital |
| City | Yankton |
| County | Yankton |
| State | South Dakota |
| ZIP Code | 57078 |
Bed Count
144
| Provider ID | 430012 |
| Hospital Type | Acute Care Hospital |
| Hospital Ownership | Voluntary non-profit – Private |
| Emergency Services | Yes |
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital Location Map
ER Wait Times for Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
Time Spent in ER
1 hour and 57 minutes (117 minutes)
Time Until Admission
3 hours and 8 minutes (188 minutes)
Time Spent in ER after admission
51 minutes (51 minute)
Left before being seen
1%
Head CT results in 30 minutes
Not Available
ER Volume
low (0-19999 annually)
ER Wait Times - Comparison Against South Dakota and National Stats
| Avera Sacred Heart Hospital | South Dakota Average | National Average | |
| Time Spent in ER | 117 minutes (1 hour and 57 minutes) | 104 minutes | 135 minutes |
| Time Until Admission | 188 minutes (3 hours and 8 minutes) | 146 minutes | 256 minutes |
| Time Spent in ER after admission | 51 minute (51 minutes) | 34 minutes | 87 minutes |
| Left before being seen | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Head CT results in 30 minutes | Not Available | 70% | 72% |
Hospital wait times summary:
- Time Spent in ER is 13 minutes higher than State Average and 18 minutes lower than National Average
- Time Until Admission is 42 minutes higher than State Average and 68 minutes lower than National Average
- Time Spent in ER after admission is 17 minutes higher than State Average and 36 minutes lower than National Average
Avera Sacred Heart 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 Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
5 Emergency Rooms/Hospitals Near Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
| No | Facility Name | Address |
| 1 | St Michael’s Hospital – Cah | 410 W 16th Ave, SD 57066 |
| 2 | Landmann-Jungman Memorial Hospital – Cah | 600 Billars St, SD 57059 |
| 3 | Sanford Vermillion Hospital | 20 South Plum Street, SD 57069 |
| 4 | Pioneer Memorial Hospital – Cah | 315 N Washington Ave Post Office Box 368, SD 57070 |
| 5 | Freeman Medical Center – Cah | 510 E 8th St Post Office Box 370, SD 57029 |
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.