FACILITIES & SERVICES - Emergency Care
Emergencies can happen at any time. And the Mercy hospitals and the Mercy Medical Center in Harrison are ready to help when seconds count, 24/7. Physicians who are specially certified in Emergency Medicine lead our Emergency Department teams. Our skilled, compassionate nurses are experienced in caring for trauma patients. Mercy's emergency departments are also equipped with bedside registration.
Emergency Care is provided at the following Mercy facilities:
10450 New Haven Road | Harrison, Ohio 45030 | 513/367-2222
What to Expect When You Visit the Emergency Room
When You First Arrive
Make sure you have your insurance information and are prepared to pay your co-payment. You will be asked to give consent for treatment, information about any allergies and information about any medications that you are currently taking. The triage nurse will evaluate your medical problem, measure your vital signs, and then determine the order which patients will be seen.
Waiting to See the Doctor
We have several improvements in our Emergency Departments to reduce your wait time. Critically ill or injured patients are always seen first. Sometimes patients who need a special procedure will be seen out of order. But generally, patients are seen in the order in which they arrive.
Seeing the Doctor
The emergency physician will review your medical history with you and may contact your primary care physician. The doctor may order tests in the emergency deparrment, send you elsewhere for more extensive testing, admit you to the hospital, or treat your condition and release you from the emergency room to return home.
Visitors
Family members or friends who accompany you may be asked to wait in the waiting room. The physician or nurse will determine whether you should have visitors.
Billing
You will usually receive two bills for your visit; one from the emergency physician and one from the hospital. For more information or if you have billing questions, please call our Patient Accounts department at 513/981-6500 or 1-866-808-0078.
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