Benson Hospital Emergency - Benson, Arizona


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Emergency Department
Benson Hospital Emergency Physicians focus on the diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses and injuries that can be life threatening requiring immediate medical attention. They treat a broad variety of patients that may require admission to the hospital, transfer to another healthcare facility or discharging the patient home after receiving treatment.

The Emergency Room Nurses also save lives every day and have a unique and demanding role that requires a great deal of dedication and compassion. The Benson Hospital Emergency Room nurses are an outstanding example of the best and brightest in their field. They are dedicated to redefining customer service by giving our patients the care they need in a prompt and courteous manner.

The Emergency Department is designed to streamline the process while simultaneously keeping patients and their family members informed as to what to expect.

Visiting our Emergency Department

Our emergency room staff is committed to providing a smooth visit for you and your family.

· A specialized 8-bed unit designed to provide quality emergency care 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

· When you arrive at the Emergency Department you will be seen by a Registered nurse who will perform a brief triage assessment, obtain your medical history, vital signs, and allergies.

· If your condition is serious, you will receive care immediately upon presentation.

· A physician will then take a detailed history and perform a physical examination to evaluate your medical problem.

· If it is necessary the physician will order blood tests, x-ray or other types of tests to define the extent of your medical problem.

· Following the clinical and laboratory evaluation, a management plan will be discussed with you.

Types of injuries and illnesses

We care for a variety of medical problems in our Emergency Department, from broken bones to complex injuries and illnesses. Some of the common symptoms that indicate a possible medical emergency include:

Breathing difficulties
Chronic or sudden onset of pain
Deep cuts or abrasions
Possible broken bones
Stroke symptoms, such as slurred speech, severe headaches or weakness on one side of the body
Chest pain

If you are experiencing a life-threatening injury or illness, please call 911.

Our staff

The department is staffed with highly qualified Nurses 24 hours a day. Training and certifications include:

Basic Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Basic Incident Command Certification

Our triage system

Patients are seen in order of the seriousness of the medical problems. Critically ill patients are always seen before patients with less serious problems. As a result, the waiting time may vary depending on the seriousness of your medical condition and how many patients with more serious illnesses are in the department.

Waiting and support area

We have a comfortable, family-friendly waiting area with a television and magazines available. Vending machines are available nearby.

Our goal

Our goal is to satisfy every customer’s needs, either within the department, by admission and treatment as an inpatient or by appropriate referral elsewhere outside the hospital. At times you may encounter a delay before your problem is dealt with. We endeavor to deal with everyone with a minimum of delay and overall to ensure that everyone receives the best care possible.