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Address
601 WEST LEOTA ST
North Platte, NE 69101
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Private
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitegphealth.org
Facilities & services
116
total beds
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERICUCCUEmergency psych
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryCath labAnesthesiology
Other services
ChemotherapyRenal dialysisPsychiatric unitAlcohol & drugPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Public restrooms Free parking lot Paid parking lot Apple Pay / Google Pay Requires appointments Recommends appointment
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
2 hr 8 min of 400 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
3 hr 2 min of 17 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
1% of 20,059 visits
Compared to other US hospitals
Patient safety
Rates of infections, clots, falls and surgical complications during a stay.
- About average
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
- About average
Infection rates lower is better
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
- About average
0.65 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
62% rated 9 or 10 of 10
62%
Would recommend
60% would definitely recommend
60%
Nurse communication
73% said nurses always communicated well
73%
Doctor communication
77% said doctors always communicated well
77%
Cleanliness
74% said the room was always clean
74%
Quietness at night
62% said the area was always quiet at night
62%
Clinicians on staff
294
total clinicians
3
ER physicians
By specialty
Radiology 17
Internal medicine 14
Pulmonology 11
Hematology / oncology 10
Cardiology 8
Orthopedic surgery 7
General surgery 6
Neurology 6
Obstetrics / gynecology 5
Interventional radiology 3
Anesthesiology 2
Interventional cardiology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Great Plains Health?

Great Plains Health does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (308) 568-8000 for the most current wait estimate.

Should I go to the ER or to urgent care?

For life-threatening symptoms , chest pain, stroke signs (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty), severe bleeding, breathing difficulty, or loss of consciousness , call 911 and head to the ER. For minor injuries, fevers, low-grade illness, or anything non-emergency, urgent care is usually faster and cheaper. See urgent care near North Platte.

Is Great Plains Health open 24 hours?

Most Medicare-certified ERs in the US run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To confirm the current status of Great Plains Health, call (308) 568-8000.

Where is Great Plains Health located?

Great Plains Health is located at 601 West Leota St, North Platte, NE, 69101. Phone: (308) 568-8000.