Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital
Owned by Great Plains Health Alliance Inc
Medicine Lodge, KS • Hospital ID 171334
What You Need to Know
| Emergency room wait time |
1h 11m
This is 51m shorter
than the KS average
Ranked #3 of 117 KS hospitals for speed
Faster than 97% of KS hospitals |
|---|---|
| Patient safety record |
27.6 out of 100 patients return within 30 days
Average readmissions+3%
|
| Ownership class | Not reported |
Overall Score
75
Out of 100 (compared to other KS hospitals)
Good performance
Based on emergency wait times, safety records, and patient satisfaction
How We Rate Hospitals
We compare each hospital only to others in the same state. This keeps comparisons fair since different regions have different challenges.
Above Average
Top third of KS hospitals
Top third of KS hospitals
Average
Middle third of KS hospitals
Middle third of KS hospitals
Below Average
Bottom third of KS hospitals
Bottom third of KS hospitals
Faster Emergency Rooms Nearby
Other KS hospitals where patients typically wait less time:
Faster emergency rooms in KS
Hospitals in KS with shorter average emergency room wait times
- Sedan City Hospital 67 min
- Comanche County Hospital 70 min
Understanding the Terms
Readmissions: When patients need to return within 30 days of being discharged. Lower numbers are better.
Complications: Problems that happen during or after procedures, measured per 1,000 procedures. Lower numbers are better.
Patient satisfaction: How patients rate their overall experience on surveys. Higher scores are better.
OP-18b: The official national measure of emergency room wait times.
Data sources: Official federal datasets from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). Updated monthly. This information is for educational purposes and should not replace medical advice.
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