Timeliness of Care

Our emergency department's quicker average throughput means patients are treated and discharged more efficiently than other regional ERs in a 75-mile radius. Compare for yourself in the interactive map below. Data is gathered from the Center for Medicare & Medicare Service's website, Medicare.gov

 

Care Efficiency

Our emergency medical providers train to quickly recognize and treat critical conditions. Other factors that lead to early, accurate diagnoses: 

  • Access to the best technology, such as CT and labs, leads to early, accurate emergency diagnoses
  • Continuing staff education results in early clinical recognition for critical conditions
  • Effective coordination with inpatient care team creates quick admissions for patients who need a hospital stay
  • Hospital-based ambulance service provides quick advance-life support transports for patients requiring higher level, tertiary care