Trauma Level 4; not a STEMI or stroke center
12 beds and 2 trauma rooms
Fast track area
Separate triage area
Holding area intermixed within the ER
Behavioral health ligature-safe room for psych/seclusion
Security in-house at night and on weekends
Approximately 15,500 visits per year (about 40 per day)
Nurse-to-patient ratios: 2 RNs from 11 p.m. to 8 a.m., an additional RN from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
ED physician in-house 24/7; mid-level coverage at peak times
House supervisor always on duty; not required to take assignments
Patient care techs available
Respiratory therapy not 24/7; RT assists as needed and can be called in for ventilators
No monitor techs
X-ray and CT located right next door
Blood draws performed by both phlebotomy and RNs