Palo Alto County Hospital ER Wait Times (Emmetsburg, IA)

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Emergency Room Wait Times Statistics for Palo Alto County Hospital

This page is about waiting time at emergency room in Palo Alto County 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 3201 1st Street in Emmetsburg, IA. It is a Government – Local Critical Access Hospital. Hospital Emergency Room Volume is Not Available. Call (712) 852-5500 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
Overall Rating: Not Available
Contact Details
Hospital Name Palo Alto County Hospital
City Emmetsburg
County Palo Alto
State Iowa
ZIP Code 50536
Bed Count
25
Address
3201 1st Street, IA 50536
Phone
(712) 852-5500
Provider ID 161357
Hospital Type Critical Access Hospital
Hospital Ownership Government – Local
Emergency Services Yes
Palo Alto County Hospital Location Map
ER Wait Times for Palo Alto County Hospital
Time Spent in ER
2 hours and 14 minutes (134 minutes)
Time Until Admission
3 hours and 54 minutes (234 minutes)
Time Spent in ER after admission
34 minutes (34 minutes)
Left before being seen
Not Available
Head CT results in 30 minutes
Not Available
ER Volume
Not Available
ER Wait Times - Comparison Against Iowa and National Stats
Palo Alto County Hospital Iowa Average National Average
Time Spent in ER 134 minutes (2 hours and 14 minutes) 110 minutes 135 minutes
Time Until Admission 234 minutes (3 hours and 54 minutes) 192 minutes 256 minutes
Time Spent in ER after admission 34 minutes (34 minutes) 44 minutes 87 minutes
Left before being seen Not Available 1% 2%
Head CT results in 30 minutes Not Available 69% 72%
Hospital wait times summary:
  • Time Spent in ER is 24 minutes higher than State Average and 1 minute lower than National Average
  • Time Until Admission is 42 minutes higher than State Average and 22 minutes lower than National Average
  • Time Spent in ER after admission is 10 minutes lower than State Average and 53 minutes lower than National Average
Palo Alto County 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
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Structural Measures Information
Measure Name Measure Response
Able to receive lab results electronically Not Available
Able to track patients’ lab results, tests, and referrals electronically between visits Not Available
Safe surgery checklist use (outpatient) Not Available
Patient Safety Culture Not Available
Safe surgery checklist use (inpatient) Not Available
Frequently Asked Questions about Palo Alto County Hospital
How long will I wait in Palo Alto County Hospital Emergency Room?
Based on Medicare Hospital Compare data which was last updated on Oct 30, 2019, average waiting time is 134 minutes for this hospital emergency room. Call (712) 852-5500 for more information.
Where is Palo Alto County Hospital?
Palo Alto County Hospital is in Emmetsburg. It is located at 3201 1st Street. Call (712) 852-5500 for more information.
What is the type of this hospital?
This is a Critical Access Hospital. It is a Government – Local hospital.
How many beds does Palo Alto County Hospital have?
Palo Alto County Hospital has 25 beds.
5 Emergency Rooms/Hospitals Near Palo Alto County Hospital
No Facility Name Address
1 Avera Holy Family Hospital 826 North 8th Street, IA 51334
2 Spencer Municipal Hospital 1200 1st Avenue East, IA 51301
3 Kossuth Regional Health Center 1515 South Phillips Street, IA 50511
4 Pocahontas Community Hospital 606 N W 7th Street, IA 50574
5 Lakes Regional Healthcare 2301 Highway 71, IA 51360
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.