HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital​’s Post

Rapid assessment, stabilization and treatment are essential when patients need emergency care. The main goal is to quickly address the immediate health issue to stabilize the patient, relieve pain and prevent further complications. When medical attention is urgently needed, minutes – even seconds – matter. That’s why we know it’s important that our state-of-the-art facilities are located close to where our patients live. It’s important that we offer little to no waiting time when patients walk through our doors. It’s important that they know they’ll receive empathetic care from our expert medical teams. And because accidents, injuries and illnesses can occur at any hour of any day, it’s important that we’re open 24/7, 365 days a year. Most of all, we know you are important, and we’ll do everything we can to help you heal. #EmergencyCare #Patients

Horizon’s Emergency Departments remain extremely busy, and we need to prioritize trauma and critical care patients. Patients with non-urgent medical issues may experience long wait-times. 👉 We are encouraging the public to consider other options, such as www.eVisitNB.ca for receiving non-urgent care. Virtual care can address common illnesses, infections, prescription refills, blood work requests, sick notes and more. Not sure what your best option for care is? Visit www.SoWhyWait.ca or call 811 to learn more about your options. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 or proceed to your local Emergency Department. Emergency, critical, and urgent cases will always be seen as quickly as possible.

A heart attack is a medical emergency. Call for help immediately. The average person waits 3 hours before seeking help for symptoms of a heart attack. Many heart attack patients die before they reach a hospital. The sooner the person gets to the emergency room, the better the chance of survival. So you feel a tight band of pain around your chest. The pain moves from your chest to your arms, shoulder and neck. Heart attack is due to plaque formation or a blockage. Identifying the symptoms is important. Read the text above to help your loved ones during emergency conditions! First Aid and critical care go hand in hand. Emergency treatment with prompt critical care is essential. #Criticalcare #MissionICU #FirstAid #Ruralhealthcare Maanoj Shah Darshan Mahajan Ashwin Naik Dr Edmond Fernandes, MD Dr. Viraj Vaidya

#QEHPublicNotice The medical team in the Accident and Emergency Department is currently responding to a surge in the number of patients presenting for treatment with various medical complaints. At 8am today March 24, 2024, approximately 50 patients were waiting to be seen and the average wait time currently exceeds 24 hours. It is at this time that we encourage members of the public to use the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS/Help Desk) at 536-4800 using regular or WhatsApp calls as your first point of contact. Our doctors will be available via the hotline from 9am to midnight during this surge to provide medical advice to help you determine if AED should be the next course of action. Currently the AED Team is working to reduce the number of patients in the department and the wait time, which has increased due to the temporary closure of the 24-hour Winston Scott Polyclinic at Jemmotts Lane, St. Michael. That facility is expected to reopen on Wednesday March 27, 2024. Life-threatening conditions, under the AED’s Triage System will continue to be seen and treated immediately. These include patients who for example, have life, limb or sight threatening complaints, gunshot wounds, heart attacks, active seizure activity or a patient who needs resuscitation. Other individuals who present to AED during the current surge will experience an extended wait for treatment. Regular updates will be provided during the surge, and we the QEH management apologise for the inconvenience, as the AED team works to reduce waiting times and offer the best possible care and treatment.

⚕️ Sepsis Chain of Survival highlights the complexity of linking prehospital emergency care with hospital sepsis care.  https://buff.ly/4bOvBNx #sepsis #stopsepsissavelives #sepsisawareness

#DYK? Each year, about 3 million older adults visit emergency rooms after a fall, and around 1 million require a hospital stay. In honor of #FallPreventionDay, here are five steps you can take to prevent falls at home: https://bit.ly/3ZAqDkI In case you need emergency care after a fall, call 911 and request to be taken to HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital's Emergency Room. Find more information about ER care here: https://bit.ly/3ZybNel #ImproveMoreLives

Today is World Sepsis Day. Do you know what Sepsis is and the impacts it can have on people? Sepsis can be life threatening and is a medical emergency. As a company with geriatricians, physicians, and nurses passionate about taking care of older adults, we felt it was important for everyone to know what Sepsis is, who’s vulnerable, and warning signs.   Here’s what you can do to safeguard from Sepsis: If you or a loved one is currently being treated for infection, tell your health care provider if you do not feel better with treatment or feel worse despite treatment. And if you are experiencing signs as shown in the diagram, seek medical attention immediately. Awareness is key. #worldsepsisday #sepsis #sepsisawareness #worldsepsisday24 #worldsepsisday2024

Cardiac emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere! 🚨💖 Did you know that performing CPR can double or triple a person's chances of survival? 💡 Check out our latest design for more life-saving CPR tips below!👇 Remember, CPR is not just for medical professionals - anyone can learn to save a life! 💪 #CPR #FirstAid #SaveALife #CardiacEmergency #HealthAndSafety

🚨 Knowing when to seek emergency medical care is crucial for your health and safety. Here are some signs that indicate you should visit the Emergency Room immediately: •Signs of a possible heart attack: Chest pain or discomfort, pain spreading to the arm(s), neck, jaw, or back, shortness of breath, nausea, lightheadedness. •Signs of a possible stroke: Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body, confusion, trouble speaking or understanding speech, trouble seeing in one or both eyes, trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination. •Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing: Especially if it's sudden and severe. •Coughing up blood: This could indicate a serious respiratory or circulatory problem. If you experience any of these symptoms, it's crucial to act fast. Call 911 or head to the nearest emergency department immediately. For more information on emergency care services in your area, visit SWHtemeculavalley.com/ER. Stay informed, stay safe! 🏥 #EmergencyCare #HealthAwareness

⚕️ Sepsis Chain of Survival highlights the complexity of linking prehospital emergency care with hospital sepsis care.  https://buff.ly/4bOvBNx #sepsis #stopsepsissavelives #sepsisawareness