Baptist Health Paducah ER Wait Times (Paducah, KY)

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Emergency Room Wait Times Statistics for Baptist Health Paducah

This page is about waiting time at emergency room in Baptist Health Paducah. 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 2501 Kentucky Avenue in Paducah, KY. It is a Voluntary non-profit – Church Acute Care Hospital. Hospital Emergency Room Volume is medium (Around 20,000 – 39,999 yearly). Call (270) 575-2100 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 Paducah
City Paducah
County Mc Cracken
State Kentucky
ZIP Code 42003
Bed Count
349
Address
2501 Kentucky Avenue, KY 42003
Phone
(270) 575-2100
Provider ID 180104
Hospital Type Acute Care Hospital
Hospital Ownership Voluntary non-profit – Church
Emergency Services Yes
Baptist Health Paducah Location Map
ER Wait Times for Baptist Health Paducah
Time Spent in ER
2 hours and 57 minutes (177 minutes)
Time Until Admission
4 hours and 18 minutes (258 minutes)
Time Spent in ER after admission
1 hour and 29 minutes (89 minutes)
Left before being seen
2%
Head CT results in 30 minutes
Not Available
ER Volume
medium (20,000 – 39,999 annually)
ER Wait Times - Comparison Against Kentucky and National Stats
Baptist Health Paducah Kentucky Average National Average
Time Spent in ER 177 minutes (2 hours and 57 minutes) 141 minute 135 minutes
Time Until Admission 258 minutes (4 hours and 18 minutes) 248 minutes 256 minutes
Time Spent in ER after admission 89 minutes (1 hour and 29 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 36 minutes higher than State Average and 42 minutes higher than National Average
  • Time Until Admission is 10 minutes higher than State Average and 2 minutes higher than National Average
  • Time Spent in ER after admission is 16 minutes higher than State Average and 2 minutes higher than National Average
Baptist Health Paducah 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 Paducah
How long will I wait in Baptist Health Paducah Emergency Room?
Based on Medicare Hospital Compare data which was last updated on Oct 30, 2019, average waiting time is 177 minutes for this hospital emergency room. Call (270) 575-2100 for more information.
Where is Baptist Health Paducah?
Baptist Health Paducah is in Paducah. It is located at 2501 Kentucky Avenue. Call (270) 575-2100 for more information.
What is the type of this hospital?
This is a Acute Care Hospital. It is a Voluntary non-profit – Church hospital.
How many beds does Baptist Health Paducah have?
Baptist Health Paducah has 349 beds.
5 Emergency Rooms/Hospitals Near Baptist Health Paducah
No Facility Name Address
1 Lourdes Hospital 1530 Lone Oak Road, KY 42003
2 Massac Memorial Hospital 28 Chick Street, Po Box 850, IL 62960
3 Marshall County Hospital 615 Old Symsonia Road, KY 42025
4 Jackson Purchase Medical Center 1099 Medical Center Circle, KY 42066
5 Livingston Hospital And Healthcare Services, Inc 131 Hospital Drive, KY 42078
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.