The new Emergency Care Center at Holy Name Medical Center, is among the most sophisticated in the tri-state region and features:

• 21,000 Square Feet of Space
  The new Emergency Care Center will provide ample space for 41 private patient treatment rooms and all support services required to provide the highest level of patient care.
• Designed for Maximum Efficiencies
  The new Emergency Care Center is designed with four quadrants around a central core area, including a fast track area for minor injuries and illnesses, and special treatment rooms for critically ill, pediatric and geriatric patients.
• Contiguous Radiology and Laboratory Services
  The new Emergency Care Center is located adjacent to and integrated with all radiology and laboratory services.
• Leading Edge Procedure Rooms/Specialty Services
  The design provides distinct rooms for major specialty services. Particular consideration has been placed on the ability to manage mass casualty situations including decontamination and radiation detection.
• Patient and Family Friendly
  Care areas will allow needed privacy while providing comfortable surroundings for patients, their families and the care providers. State-of-the-art technology will bring clinical and support information directly to the bedside, which will greatly enhance the efficient and individualized emergency department experience each patient.

Awards and Accreditations

• Designated a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission.
• Accredited Chest Pain Center by the Society of Chest Pain Centers.
• Recipient of five-star ratings for the treatment of heart attack and stroke by HealthGrades four years in a row.
• Recipient of the HealthGrades Distinguished Medical Center Award for Clinical Excellence four years in a row.
• First Medical Center in the nation to receive the JD Power and Associates Distinguished Medical Center Award for Emergency Service Excellence.

In an Emergency...Think of Us First

With five star ratings for the treatment of heart attack and stroke, Holy Name Medical Center's Emergency Department is equipped to handle life-threatening conditions with expertise and compassion. Each year, approximately 42,000 patients are treated in Holy Name's Emergency Department. Staffed by board-certified emergency medicine physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses with certification in emergency nursing, the Emergency Department is also a key component of Holy Name's comprehensive stroke services. The Medical Center has been designated a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission.

Holy Name Medical Center's award-winning Emergency Department is the first Medical Center in the nation to achieve the JD Power and Associates Distinguished Medical Center Award for Emergency Service Excellence. It is also a four-time recipient of both The Jackson Organization's Commitment to Excellence Award and the organization's number-one ranking in the United States for patient satisfaction.

As a New Jersey Department of Health-designated Medical Coordination Center, Holy Name is ready to handle large-scale emergencies. In the event of a major disaster or terrorist incident, Holy Name will partner with public health and emergency management system to provide regional planning and coordination of medical activities and resources.

Seek emergency medical care if you have any of these or other serious symptoms:

• sudden and/or severe pain anywhere
• seizures
• fainting
• dizziness
• high fever
• confusion or loss of consciousness
• bleeding that can't be stopped using 10 minutes of pressure
• persistent or severe vomiting
• serious fractures
• burns
• head trauma
• medication overdose
• severe reaction to insect bites
• suspected poisoning
• abrupt behavior changes

Bring these important items with you: You'll need current medical information (including any prescription drugs you are taking) and a list of allergies.