Calvert Er Wait Time (2024)

FAQs

What is the least busy time at the ER? ›

From my experience in working in the ER and according to several studies, including a report by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the least busy times at the ER are during the early morning hours, specifically between 3 a.m. and 9 a.m. During these hours, there are usually fewer patients, leading to ...

Staffing shortages across the medical system contribute to long wait times, the report said. The state's behavioral health crisis also stresses emergency departments. Between 1970 and 2014, state psychiatric hospital beds declined nationwide from 70,000 to 40,000, Sternlicht said.

About Our Emergency Room

Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center (LH AAMC) has one of the busiest emergency rooms in Maryland. When you have a medical emergency, we stand ready to help. We offer: Lifesaving heart attack care.

Be specific: Describe your symptoms in detail. Instead of saying “I feel sick,” explain the specific symptoms you are experiencing, such as nausea, dizziness, or chest pain. This will help the medical staff understand the urgency of your situation. Use descriptive language: Paint a vivid picture of your symptoms.

Saturday & Sunday: Despite the common misconception that the weekend would be the busiest time at the ER due to accidents and injuries, these days actually tend to be quieter.

Maryland. Maryland leads the nation in having the lengthiest ER wait times, with patients typically waiting for 4 hours and 2 minutes before leaving.

ERs generally see a decline in patient visits during the early morning hours. Furthermore, weekends, in contrast to popular belief, also tend to be less crowded. If your condition is not life-threatening but still requires immediate medical attention, considering these off-peak hours might be beneficial.

The U.S. hospital with the most emergency department visits in 2022 was Parkland Health and Hospital System in Dallas, followed by Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Lakeland, Florida.

U.S. News also ranked hospitals in the Baltimore metro area and in the Washington, D.C. metro area, which includes part of Maryland. The number 1 hospital in Maryland is Johns Hopkins Hospital. See also Best Children's Hospitals in Maryland.

How much does it cost to go to the ER in Maryland? ›

ER Visit Cost By State

For example, in Maryland, the state functions as an umbrella negotiator and allocates healthcare dollars accordingly. This results in the lowest cost for ER visits in the nation at $682 per ER visit.

ERs generally see a decline in patient visits during the early morning hours. Furthermore, weekends, in contrast to popular belief, also tend to be less crowded. If your condition is not life-threatening but still requires immediate medical attention, considering these off-peak hours might be beneficial.

Tips to Avoid Long ER Wait Times

Best Time to Visit: Between 6 AM and noon, when hospitals are fully staffed, and operational efficiency is highest.

First, a triage nurse asks questions and gathers information about your condition or injury. A check of your vital signs, such as temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure, is next. This information allows the triage team to determine the urgency of your situation and the order in which you receive care.

Some of the Busiest Emergency Room Days Occur in the Summer

Studies show that ER visits increase during the summer, surging around holiday weekends like Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day (Pew Research Center, 2019). Children represent a large portion of ER patients involved in this seasonal rise.