The CCMH Emergency Department is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week,
by physicians and a compassionate medical staff who specialize in emergency medicine.
Services like x-rays and laboratory, surgical teams, and specialists are
available nearby. Patients are treated in private exam rooms that are
supported by innovative technology and qualified, caring, safety-focused staff.
What is the process in the ED?
The ED process consists of:
Triage
Registration
Treatment
Discharge - either home or another facility
Admission to the hospital
Follow-Up Care
Triage- the act of assessing a patient's medical condition to ensure that patients
with the greatest medical need are treated first.
Triage includes:
Review of medical history
Assessment of current symptoms
Evaluation of vital signs - body temperature, blood pressure and pulse
Registration- gathers patient information and obtains consent to be seen and treated
by an ECD physician. Please have a photo ID, health insurance information,
and update any other information.
If a patient was involved in an auto accident or work-related accident,
state this as it may affect billing.
Emergency Department Visiting, Cell Phone Use and Safety
To help the staff maintain a safe environment, please refrain from using
cell phones while being seen by a doctor, nurse, or technician; this includes
visitors in the exam room. Photography in any form is prohibited. Each
exam room has a landline available.
One visitor at a time is allowed in the exam room. Children and dependents may have two parents/guardians.
CCMH ED staff will evaluate individual visitor needs in critical situations.
Weapons are not allowed on the CCMH campus. You may be asked to surrender your weapon to security.
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