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Trauma room at RMC Jacksonville’s
Emergency Department
“Our services are built on a
culture of teamwork, innovation
and a commitment to the local
community,” says Rich Street, CEO
of Aristo ER. “We aim to see RMC
recognized as a regional leader in
emergency care, using national and
regional benchmarks in patient triage,
throughput, length of stay and
quality of physician interactions. The
ultimate benefit is an enhanced care
experience for the patient.”
What to expect
when you get hERe
Upon arrival, a triage nurse will assess
your condition to determine the
severity of your illness or injury.
With triage, those who are most
critically ill or injured are treated
first. In a busy ER, the staff
must prioritize and care for the
most seriously ill patients first.
Depending on your condition,
you may experience a short wait
to receive care. However, if you
begin to feel worse while waiting,
it’s important to let us know right
away.
Following evaluation and
examination by a doctor, you
may be admitted to the hospital
Good to
know before
you go
It’s important to be prepared
for an emergency at all
times. To facilitate treatment,
keep and bring with you the
following information:
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Your insurance card.
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Photo ID.
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Name and telephone
number of your primary
care physician.
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Name and telephone
number of your next of kin.
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A list of medications and
drug allergies.
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Advance directives, such
as a living will, do-not-
resuscitate order or power
of attorney.
or treated and released. We will
discuss your treatment plan with
you and provide instructions
about medicines, restrictions and
symptoms that may require a
follow-up visit with your regular
doctor.
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