Emergency Care

Unless a person is unconscious or has been transferred by way of ambulance or helicopter, they need to sign a consent form authorizing appropriate medical treatment. For those under age 18, a parent or legal guardian is required to complete and sign this paperwork.

Creating a record of your visit begins with the registration process. You’ll need to provide personal health information, family medical history and medical insurance information. To make this process quick and easy, please remember to bring a list of your current medications and dosages, the name of your primary care provider, your insurance card and a list of allergies you have. After your visit, the Emergency Department at Catholic Medical Center will notify your primary care provider for follow-up care. 

If you provide complete insurance information at the time of registration, we will bill your insurance provider. Most insurance providers have a co-pay for emergency care, which will be listed on your insurance card. You are responsible for the balance due after the insurance provider’s payment is made. If you do not have insurance, a credit account representative will help you set up a fair and reasonable payment schedule.

To allow the Emergency Department to work efficiently and maintain your privacy, the number of visitors is limited. Two waiting areas are available for family, and friends to provide comfort and quiet. 

Always ask questions about your care. The more you know about your diagnosis, medication or treatment, the better. The Emergency Department team is dedicated to helping you understand your medical issues, treatment and follow-up care. 

If you are admitted to Catholic Medical Center for further treatment, the Emergency Department team will coordinate with your primary care provider. Hospitalists at CMC may also be involved in your care. 

Our Emergency Department team also treats minor, non-urgent injuries or illness. A separate area is staffed for faster evaluation and treatment, highly trained and experienced nurse practitioners, nurses and paramedics work in close consultation with the emergency physicians on duty.

During your visit, you may have additional tests. Once a diagnosed, you’ll  receive discharge instructions with the appropriate follow-up care or medication prescribed. If you do not understand the discharge instructions or have additional questions, please ask. You are responsible for your own care after leaving the Emergency Department. We make every effort to follow through with your primary care provider to notify them of a visit but it is strongly recommended you arrange a follow up appointment as well.
 
In some cases, you may need assistance from a family member or friend to assist you in your safe return home. If you need additional assistance, please ask. Our staff wants to ensure patients return home safely and maintain good health. Let us help you.