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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
- Demonstrated an ability to provide prompt assessment, resuscitation, surgery, intensive care and stabilization of injured patients and emergency operations
- Developed transfer agreements for patients requiring more comprehensive care at a Level I or
- Level II Trauma Center
- Incorporated a comprehensive quality assessment program
- Back-up care for rural and community hospitals
- 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.
- First in the State of MN to achieve this
- 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.