Washington County Memorial Hospital
Owned by Washington County Memorial Hospital
Potosi, MO • Hospital ID 261308
What You Need to Know
| Emergency room wait time |
2h 22m
This is 12m shorter
than the MO average
Ranked #42 of 98 MO hospitals for speed
Faster than 57% of MO hospitals |
|---|---|
| Patient safety record |
39.6 out of 100 patients return within 30 days
More readmissions+37%
|
| Ownership class | Not reported |
Overall Score
36
Out of 100 (compared to other MO hospitals)
Below average 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 MO hospitals
Top third of MO hospitals
Average
Middle third of MO hospitals
Middle third of MO hospitals
Below Average
Bottom third of MO hospitals
Bottom third of MO hospitals
Faster Emergency Rooms Nearby
Other MO hospitals where patients typically wait less time:
Faster emergency rooms in MO
Hospitals in MO with shorter average emergency room wait times
- Mosaic Medical Center Albany 79 min
- Madison Medical Center 82 min
- Research Medical Center 84 min
- Cox Barton County Hospital 84 min
- Mercy Hospital Carthage 84 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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