The Emergency Department at Catholic Medical Center is a full-service unit prepared to serve acutely ill or injured persons. When a patient arrives at the Emergency Department, either a trained emergency nurse or paramedic will meet the ambulance service or greet you and ask you the reason for your visit. The severity of your illness or injury you are experiencing will determine when you will be seen by the emergency services team. If the triage nurse or paramedic determines it is necessary for you to be treated immediately, you will be brought directly into an examination room. Otherwise, the nurse or paramedic will complete the assessment and direct you to a registration clerk, who will begin a computerized record. Patients previously treated at Catholic Medical Center will already be in the computer system. Questions for first time patients will include information about your primary care physician, employer and health insurance.
The Emergency Department at Catholic Medical Center is committed to creating an atmosphere of quality care and efficient service. Every patient at CMC will always experience the care and comfort provided by a team of physicians, nurse practitioners, paramedics, licensed nurse practitioners or technicians.