Emergency Medicine
The John Boyd & Kathryn
Roberta Mitchell Pavilion for Emergency Services at
Bayshore Community Hospital is comprised of board-certified physicians,
registered nurses, patient representatives and technicians experienced
in treating patients with emergency health conditions. The support staff
consists of registrars, unit secretaries and volunteer advocates, all
important members of our team.
Emergency Triage
Triage is an assessment made by registered nurses in the Emergency
Department as to the severity of injury or illness to determine if
immediate treatment is necessary. In the Emergency Department, it is
extremely important that the most seriously ill and injured patients are
seen first.
The triage nurse will check your vital signs (temperature, blood pressure,
breathing and pulse), take a brief medical history and evaluate your
condition.
If your condition is critical, medical care is given immediately. If you
require immediate attention, you will be escorted into a treatment area.
Otherwise, you will be asked to take a seat in the waiting area until a
nurse takes you into a treatment area.
If your condition is not critical, the triage nurse will provide treatment
in accordance with your illness or injury.
Registering in the Emergency Department
When you arrive at the Emergency Department, the registrar will obtain
information about your physician, your insurance carriers and your
medical history. This information is very important in your treatment.
You will also be asked to sign consent forms for treatment.
Your Treatment in the Emergency Department
Once you are in the treatment areas, you will be seen by a nurse and a
physician. Your own physician may also be called. Your treatment may
require certain diagnostic testing such as X-rays or laboratory tests.
Emergency Department Physicians
Bayshore Community Hospital is one of the few healthcare facilities in New
Jersey whose physicians are all board certified in Emergency Medicine.
Be assured that you will receive the highest quality of care possible at
Bayshore.
Emergency Department Staff
The Emergency Department nurses are certified in Coronary Care, Advanced
Life Support and many of our RN's are certified in Pediatric Advanced
Life Support and Emergency Nursing.
Our Registered Nurses have years of emergency experience and provide the
best blend of quality and compassion possible to their patients.
Patient representatives serve as a liaison and resource between a patient,
family and the medical staff. The representative's goal is to alleviate
your concerns by explaining the Emergency Department process, as well as
providing comfort.
Hours
The Emergency Department at Bayshore Community Hospital is open 24 hours,
seven days per week.
Contact Us
If you need assistance, please call (732) 739-5924.