Emergency Department
Wayne Hospital's emergency department is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week with physicians and nurses who are specially trained to respond to medical emergencies and potentially life threatening situations.
Our emergency services are designed to meet all medical and surgical emergencies that may arise. EMS personnel are able to communicate with our physician and hospital staff prior to your actual arrival.
Points to remember in an emergency:
- Contact your physician first if at all possible.
- Know what your allergies are.
- Know what medications you are currently taking. There are cards available in the emergency room to list your medications.
Non-urgent care will also be delivered if you wish to be seen by the physician in the emergency room. However, care could be delayed because the seriously ill or injured patient will be treated first. We encourage you to see your personal physician for all non-urgent care because the cost of emergency room care is high. This high cost is due to the specialized state-of-the-art equipment, medical technology and highly skilled personnel who are required to be in an emergency room.
Even though all emergencies and potential life threatening situations are acted upon immediately, the emergency room has a consent for treatment form that parents who will be out of town can leave with the person caring for their child. The information on this form will be helpful to the emergency room staff in case your child needs emergency treatment in your absence.