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Advanced Quality Care
The Emergency Department at North Shore Medical Center at FMC Campus is always open to serve you and your family. Along with delivering immediate advanced emergency treatment for severe injury and illness, FMC has been recognized for high levels of quality in treating heart attack, heart failure, stroke, and other life-threatening conditions.
In fact, FMC is one of the few JCAHO Certified Stroke Centers in Broward County. We have been recognized for following treatment guidelines proven to be effective in saving lives and improving health. In the Emergency Department, skilled, experienced board-certified emergency physicians,registered nurses and technicians care for seriously ill or injured adults.
While we do not offer pediatric or obstetrical services, all patients needing emergency treatment are stabilized before transfer to an appropriate facility.
Technology and Treatment
The Emergency Department is equipped with advanced technology. FMC’s Campus advanced medical and surgical capabilities in heart, stroke, orthopedics and other specialties help ensure that timely care is available on-site for all kinds of patient needs.
FMC offers a wide range of advanced technology, from a 64-slice CT to electronic medicalrecords in the Emergency Department. In addition to our general Emergency Department, FMC offers a separate Psychiatric Emergency Room to handle Baker Act patients and patients presenting with behavioral illness.
Our Goal Is Patient Satisfaction
We are totally committed to providing quality care and achieving the highest levels of patient satisfaction. To help us meet our goal of excellence, shortly after your visit to the Emergency Department, you may be contacted to participate in a patient survey. Your response to this survey is an important part of our continuous efforts to meet our commitment to you. It is our goal to be sure that you are
always satisfied with the service we provide.
What To Expect While You Are Here
Upon arrival, a registered nurse will see you. This is the beginning of your medical treatment. The triage nurse will ask the reason for your visit, inquire about your medical history and perform a brief exam. Triage helps determine the severity of your condition and helps ensure the most urgent patients are seen by a physician first. Please keep in mind, someone who arrives after you may be taken into the treatment area before you, based on the severity of that patient’s condition.
Right Here In The Heart Of South Florida
North Shore Medical Center FMC Campus is located just east of the Florida Turnpike on the south side of Oakland Park Boulevard. Follow the signs to the emergency department, which is on the south side of the hospital.