Emergency Room Wait Times Statistics for Palmetto General Hospital
This page is about waiting time at emergency room in Palmetto General 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 2001 W 68th St in Hialeah, FL. It is a Proprietary Acute Care Hospital. Hospital Emergency Room Volume is very high (Around 60,000+ yearly). Call (305) 823-5000 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 | Palmetto General Hospital |
| City | Hialeah |
| County | Miami-Dade |
| State | Florida |
| ZIP Code | 33016 |
Bed Count
360
| Provider ID | 100187 |
| Hospital Type | Acute Care Hospital |
| Hospital Ownership | Proprietary |
| Emergency Services | Yes |
Palmetto General Hospital Location Map
ER Wait Times for Palmetto General Hospital
Time Spent in ER
2 hours and 51 minute (171 minute)
Time Until Admission
5 hours and 11 minute (311 minute)
Time Spent in ER after admission
2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes)
Left before being seen
2%
Head CT results in 30 minutes
Not Available
ER Volume
very high (60,000+ annually)
ER Wait Times - Comparison Against Florida and National Stats
| Palmetto General Hospital | Florida Average | National Average | |
| Time Spent in ER | 171 minute (2 hours and 51 minute) | 142 minutes | 135 minutes |
| Time Until Admission | 311 minute (5 hours and 11 minute) | 278 minutes | 256 minutes |
| Time Spent in ER after admission | 120 minutes (2 hours and 0 minutes) | 110 minutes | 87 minutes |
| Left before being seen | 2% | 1% | 2% |
| Head CT results in 30 minutes | Not Available | 74% | 72% |
Hospital wait times summary:
- Time Spent in ER is 29 minutes higher than State Average and 36 minutes higher than National Average
- Time Until Admission is 33 minutes higher than State Average and 55 minutes higher than National Average
- Time Spent in ER after admission is 10 minutes higher than State Average and 33 minutes higher than National Average
Palmetto General 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 Palmetto General Hospital
5 Emergency Rooms/Hospitals Near Palmetto General Hospital
| No | Facility Name | Address |
| 1 | Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus | 1475 W 49th St, FL 33012 |
| 2 | Hialeah Hospital | 651 E 25th St, FL 33013 |
| 3 | North Shore Medical Center | 1100 Nw 95th St, FL 33150 |
| 4 | Memorial Hospital Miramar | 1901 Sw 172nd Ave, FL 33029 |
| 5 | Memorial Hospital West | 703 N Flamingo Rd, FL 33028 |
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.