Baptist Health Lexington ER Wait Times (Lexington, KY)

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Emergency Room Wait Times Statistics for Baptist Health Lexington

This page is about waiting time at emergency room in Baptist Health Lexington. 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 1740 Nicholasville Road in Lexington, KY. It is a Voluntary non-profit – Other Acute Care Hospital. Hospital Emergency Room Volume is high (Around 40,000 – 59,999 yearly). Call (859) 260-6104 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 Baptist Health Lexington
City Lexington
County Fayette
State Kentucky
ZIP Code 40503
Bed Count
371
Address
1740 Nicholasville Road, KY 40503
Phone
(859) 260-6104
Provider ID 180103
Hospital Type Acute Care Hospital
Hospital Ownership Voluntary non-profit – Other
Emergency Services Yes
Baptist Health Lexington Location Map
ER Wait Times for Baptist Health Lexington
Time Spent in ER
3 hours and 45 minutes (225 minutes)
Time Until Admission
5 hours and 11 minute (311 minute)
Time Spent in ER after admission
1 hour and 55 minutes (115 minutes)
Left before being seen
2%
Head CT results in 30 minutes
Not Available
ER Volume
high (40,000 – 59,999 annually)
ER Wait Times - Comparison Against Kentucky and National Stats
Baptist Health Lexington Kentucky Average National Average
Time Spent in ER 225 minutes (3 hours and 45 minutes) 141 minute 135 minutes
Time Until Admission 311 minute (5 hours and 11 minute) 248 minutes 256 minutes
Time Spent in ER after admission 115 minutes (1 hour and 55 minutes) 73 minutes 87 minutes
Left before being seen 2% 2% 2%
Head CT results in 30 minutes Not Available 71% 72%
Hospital wait times summary:
  • Time Spent in ER is 84 minutes higher than State Average and 90 minutes higher than National Average
  • Time Until Admission is 63 minutes higher than State Average and 55 minutes higher than National Average
  • Time Spent in ER after admission is 42 minutes higher than State Average and 28 minutes higher than National Average
Baptist Health Lexington 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 Baptist Health Lexington
How long will I wait in Baptist Health Lexington Emergency Room?
Based on Medicare Hospital Compare data which was last updated on Oct 30, 2019, average waiting time is 225 minutes for this hospital emergency room. Call (859) 260-6104 for more information.
Where is Baptist Health Lexington?
Baptist Health Lexington is in Lexington. It is located at 1740 Nicholasville Road. Call (859) 260-6104 for more information.
What is the type of this hospital?
This is a Acute Care Hospital. It is a Voluntary non-profit – Other hospital.
How many beds does Baptist Health Lexington have?
Baptist Health Lexington has 371 beds.
5 Emergency Rooms/Hospitals Near Baptist Health Lexington
No Facility Name Address
1 University Of Kentucky Hospital 800 Rose Street, KY 40536
2 Saint Joseph Hospital One Saint Joseph Drive, KY 40504
3 Saint Joseph East 150 North Eagle Creek Drive, KY 40509
4 Bluegrass Community Hospital 360 Amsden Avenue, KY 40383
5 Georgetown Community Hospital 1140 Lexington Road, KY 40324
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.