Accidents do happen,
and White Mountain Regional Medical Center is right in your neighborhood to
provide help when you need it most. The Hospital's 24-hour, 7-day
a week Emergency Department is staffed and equipped to handle all forms of medical
emergencies, ranging from heart attacks to minor injuries. The Emergency Department
provides a central heart monitor system, specialized trauma, women’s health rooms,
and critical care areas.
What to Expect
When you arrive at WMRMC, you will be escorted to Triage. The Triage nurse has special
training to quickly evaluate medical needs and will assess the severity of your
illness or injury. Depending on the severity of your medical needs and the needs
of other patients this will determine who will be seen first.
Quick Treatment
While many of our state’s finest emergency facilities are facing critical manpower
shortages and long lines, the White Mountain Regional Medical Center’s Emergency
Department stands ready to serve with little or no waiting. Armed with a staff with
years of experience, our medical professionals are prepared to help in your time
of critical medical need.
Providers and nurses who specialize in emergency medicine will care for you. If
indicated, a consulting physician specialist can be called. Your nurse will monitor
your condition and keep you informed.
Tests
The Emergency Department provider may order blood and diagnostic tests before treating
you. The emergency department has 24-hour-a-day access to the hospital’s wide range
of services. The ability to order a variety of on-site services such as lab tests,
x-rays, CT and ultrasound makes for swift and thorough patient evaluations.
24-Hour Observation
If necessary, you may be admitted to the Medical/Surgical unit or the Intensive
Care Unit for up to 24 hours for observation to rule out an acute medical condition
or observe your progression.
Discharge
If you are not admitted to the hospital, you will be discharged from the Emergency
Department with a written plan of care. If medication is prescribed after local
pharmacy hours, you will be given a small amount of medication for the remainder
of the night. Your primary care provider will receive a report with follow-up recommendations
for your care.
Family Waiting Areas
Family members are welcome in both the waiting area and, when possible, in the private
emergency exam areas. If you are the patient and bring young children with you,
please bring someone to supervise them.
Insurance
Most insurance companies do cover part of an emergency room visit. If possible,
it is a good idea to check with your insurance provider prior to your visit. However,
during a medical emergency, do not hesitate to call 911. WMRMC accepts all emergencies
and accepts most major insurance companies
What Our Patients Say about Their ED Experience
The Emergency Department staff consistently receives top marks on surveys completed
by patients and their families. Not only does the ED staff meet our patients’ needs,
but their goal is to exceed the expectations of the people we serve.