Accidents, injuries, sudden illnesses – in emergencies having access to outstanding medical care is essential, especially when minutes can make the crucial difference.

Both Ephraim McDowell Fort Logan Hospital and Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center are equipped to help you with prompt, high-quality medical care. Our Emergency Departments are staffed with qualified personnel 24 hours a day. The physicians and nurses in each facility are experienced and highly skilled to assess, evaluate and treat all types of emergencies.

You can depend on our teams to treat you quickly and courteously in your time of need. While we make every effort to treat your illness or injury promptly, we must give first priority to the most seriously ill or injured.

Level III Trauma Care Available

Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center is also a Level III Trauma Center – one of only two hospitals in the state with that designation and the ability to manage the most severe emergency cases.

• Two physicians are on site in the Emergency Department from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. every day.

• All nurses are required to be certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support/Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course and Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum.

 

We use two special systems to deliver care in the shortest amount of time possible.

5-5-60-90

1. The time from when you arrive to being seen in triage - 5 minutes
2. The time from triage to evaluation by a physician - 5 minutes
3. The time from arrival to discharge (if appropriate) - within 60 minutes
4. Time from arrival to being admitted into the hospital (if needed) - within 90 minutes

Specialized treatment areas:

+  Fast Track - for minor illnesses or injuries
+ Intermediate - specialized rooms for illnesses or injuries that are urgent but not life-threatening
+ Critical Care - for cardiac or traumatic emergencies, this area is equipped with state-of-the-art continuous computerized cardiac monitoring directly across from the main nursing area