Emergency Room Wait Times Statistics for Canton-Potsdam Hospital
This page is about waiting time at emergency room in Canton-Potsdam 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 50 Leroy Street in Potsdam, NY. It is a Voluntary non-profit – Private Acute Care Hospital. Hospital Emergency Room Volume is medium (Around 20,000 – 39,999 yearly). Call (315) 265-3300 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 | Canton-Potsdam Hospital |
| City | Potsdam |
| County | St. Lawrence |
| State | New York |
| ZIP Code | 13676 |
Bed Count
94
| Provider ID | 330197 |
| Hospital Type | Acute Care Hospital |
| Hospital Ownership | Voluntary non-profit – Private |
| Emergency Services | Yes |
Canton-Potsdam Hospital Location Map
ER Wait Times for Canton-Potsdam Hospital
Time Spent in ER
2 hours and 25 minutes (145 minutes)
Time Until Admission
4 hours and 41 minute (281 minute)
Time Spent in ER after admission
1 hour and 53 minutes (113 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 New York and National Stats
| Canton-Potsdam Hospital | New York Average | National Average | |
| Time Spent in ER | 145 minutes (2 hours and 25 minutes) | 170 minutes | 135 minutes |
| Time Until Admission | 281 minute (4 hours and 41 minute) | 366 minutes | 256 minutes |
| Time Spent in ER after admission | 113 minutes (1 hour and 53 minutes) | 142 minutes | 87 minutes |
| Left before being seen | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Head CT results in 30 minutes | Not Available | 73% | 72% |
Hospital wait times summary:
- Time Spent in ER is 25 minutes lower than State Average and 10 minutes higher than National Average
- Time Until Admission is 85 minutes lower than State Average and 25 minutes higher than National Average
- Time Spent in ER after admission is 29 minutes lower than State Average and 26 minutes higher than National Average
Canton-Potsdam 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 Canton-Potsdam Hospital
5 Emergency Rooms/Hospitals Near Canton-Potsdam Hospital
| No | Facility Name | Address |
| 1 | Massena Memorial Hospital | 1 Hospital Drive, NY 13662 |
| 2 | Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center | 214 King Street, NY 13669 |
| 3 | Gouverneur Hospital | 77 West Barney Street, NY 13642 |
| 4 | Clifton Fine Hospital | 1014 Oswegatchie Trail, NY 13690 |
| 5 | Alice Hyde Medical Center | 133 Park Street, NY 12953 |
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.