Physicians are on call when not physically present in the building and are notified of patients arrival to the Emergency Department by the nurse who has assessed the patient. The Emergency Department does not function on a first come, first serve basis. Patients will be seen according to the severity of their illness. Investigations including diagnostic services and laboratory services are often part of the patient's care while in the Emergency Department. Teamwork is an essential component in the Emergency Department.
Patient teaching is provided through the use of handouts and verbal communication.
Staffing excellence is a value at the Englehart and District Hospital and skill levels are always being upgraded to increase the quality and enhance the level of care provided.