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Emergency Department

Emergency Department

LifeCare Medical Center’s Emergency Department physicians and nurses are trained in multiple emergency protocols, equipping them to skillfully and efficiently handle unexpected and critical circumstances. They acquire a comprehensive base of knowledge as well as advanced procedural skills, including: procedural skills, trauma care, advanced cardiac support, advanced stroke support and advanced airway management, etc.

LifeCare Medical Center is a Level IV Trauma Center and an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital, designated by the Minnesota Department of Health.

What is a Level IV Trauma Center? Among other criteria, this means LifeCare Medical Center has:

  • 24-hour immediate coverage by emergency medicine physicians and nurses
  • Nurses have Trauma Nursing Core Course certification
  • Providers also have Trauma certification(s)
  • Trauma Surgeon on staff
  • Prompt availability of general surgeons and anesthesiologists
  • Demonstrates ability to provide prompt assessment, resuscitation, surgery, intensive care and stabilization of patients in emergency situations
  • Current transfer agreements with Level 1 and level 2 trauma centers for patients requiring more comprehensive care
  • Provides comprehensive quality assessments and strives service excellence
  • Provides safe quality care for our rural community and assists other community hospitals when called upon
  • Continuing education for our trauma team
  • Connections and continuing education through WESTAC and the MN State Trauma Program
  • Involvement in prevention efforts and outreach programs in the community.

What is an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital?

  • This designation from the MN DOH means that LCMC has been certified in providing emergent stroke care.
  • LCMC currently has 4 Advanced Stroke Life Support staff. (3 nurses and 1 paramedic)
    • First in the State of MN to achieve this
      LCMC has transfer agreements for patients requiring more comprehensive care at a primary or comprehensive stroke center.
  • Tele stroke available 24/7- this allows ER providers to have video chat access with Stroke Neurologists and Neurologists at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo.

Crisis Intervention

Crisis intervention involves an assessment by a Registered Nurse and a Physician, Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. Afterward, an exam by a trained member of the Roseau County Crisis Response Team and/or referral to a specialist in behavioral health may be done.

Convenience Care Hours:

Monday – Friday 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Holiday hours to vary. Call with questions.

Always call 911 in an emergency situation!

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