Emergency patients need to be provided as much privacy as possible. To provide patient privacy, the number of visitors in the emergency treatment area needs to be kept as low as possible. A parent will be asked to stay in the treatment area with their child. A family member of an elderly patient or other patient having difficulty with communication will be asked to stay in the treatment area with their family member. Although other Emergency Department patients are not allowed visitors to stay in the treatment area, Emergency Department patient representatives and other team members communicate information as needed and as the patient requests from the emergency treatment area to the patient's family and friends in the waiting room.
Every effort is made to provide prompt care.
There are a variety of reasons why you may have to wait. Other patients may be treated ahead of you because of their condition. Your cooperation and patience are greatly appreciated. When you leave you will receive instructions on how to continue your care. It is very important that you understand and follow these instructions.