驾驭意外

十大正规网赌软件 operates the most comprehensive emergency facility in south King County. VMC's Emergency Department (ED) is a 三级创伤中心 and one of the busiest EDs in Washington State. 

Trauma centers are specialized hospital emergency departments with highly trained doctors, nurses and other staff who specialize in emergency medicine, 危机应对和24小时服务. Specialists are on-call around the clock for emergency consultation and care, 特殊程序和外科手术.  

Every effort is made to treat patients as quickly as possible upon arrival. 以下是你参观时的期待:

到来

当你到达时, you will check in with registration and our greeter, 谁是内科外科技术人员. 他们会帮你签到，然后护送你去分诊. Triage在法语中是“分类”的意思." 病人 are treated by the level of their injury or illness, 先来的不行, 标间. The triage nurse determines who should be seen in what order. 紧急的病人, 最严重的, are seen immediately—a person experiencing a heart attack, 例如. Non-urgent patients may be directed to Flex Care where our goal is to get you in and out as quickly as possible.

The Care Process and What to Expect When You Arrive in Your Treatment Room

Once you arrive in your treatment room, a primary care nurse is assigned to you. The nurse will coordinate your care with other patient care providers, such as the emergency physician and medical-surgical technicians. If you have questions or concerns, your primary care nurse is the person to ask.

治疗过程中的等待

Understandably, the number one frustration with an emergency visit is waiting. VMC's ED may not appear busy to those waiting in the lobby, but there is a separate entrance for patients who arrive by ambulance. So, 当您在大厅等候时, new and often critical patients may be arriving through another entrance. 感谢您的理解.

沟通技巧

We recommend one family member or friend be the designated contact for each patient. This person can help keep others waiting for information informed about what's going on. This allows the doctor to explain everything to the contact person once, which saves precious time and helps prevent confidential medical information from inadvertently being given to the wrong people.

危机的支持 & 其他特别需要

Physicians specializing in certain areas of medicine, 比如骨科, 外科和神经学, 是否24小时随叫随到. Counselors on VMC's Emergency Room Intervention Team (ERIT) are also available at certain times to help patients and family members cope with serious crises, 心理健康问题, and to provide information on additional community resources. Knowing what to expect before making that unexpected trip to VMC's ED can help you get through your visit with more confidence and less anxiety. Rest assured: it is our goal to provide you with the very best in emergency care.

治疗儿童

治疗未成年人, 谁被定义为未满18岁的未婚人士, we are required by law to have permission from the parent or guardian before providing care. The law cites two exceptions: those minors seeking psychiatry care or treatment for sexually transmitted diseases/reproductive issues. 对于所有其他服务, if a parent or legal guardian does not accompany a minor, 我们将征求同意. In extreme emergencies, medical treatment may be initiated without parental consent.

It is best to be fully prepared for an emergency situation in case of your absence from your child. 这可以通过填写a来完成 未成年儿童治疗同意书 form. 

了解紧急服务的付款方式

Emergency care is available to everyone regardless of ability to pay. 然而, the Emergency Department should never be a substitute for a personal physician or primary care provider. If you are in need of a primary care physician, please 点击这里 to find a 十大正规网赌软件 physician who is the best fit for you and your healthcare needs.

Your hospital bill for emergency services will include a charge for your emergency visit which depends on the complexity of your treatment. Additional charges for medications, tests, and any special procedures may also appear on your bill. You can expect to receive a separate bill if you received services from an independent medical provider, such as an emergency physician or radiologist (for x-rays or other imaging services).

The hospital will bill your insurance company or Medicare for your emergency care. You are encouraged to check your insurance policy regarding payment for emergency care so you are aware of what it will cover. 金融咨询师 are available to answer any questions you may have. 如果你需要经济援助, our counselors can also explain what financial assistance programs are available.

免费停车

病人和访客可免费停车. The South Tower garage is in the same building as the Emergency Department and is the most convenient place to park. Please do not park in the area designated for ambulance and medic entry. In the interest of public safety, vehicles parked in this area will be towed.

其他有用信息

Interpreter services for non-English speaking patients and services for the hearing-impaired are gladly provided free of charge. Please inform the triage nurse if you or a family member is in need of these services.

Smoking is not allowed in any area on the 十大正规网赌软件 campus.