JCMC recently completed a 60, square foot expansion, which represents our commitment to healing, enhancing, and investing in Hudson County. The newly expanded emergency department is one of a kind in Hudson County, as we have created a dedicated Pediatric ED wing, the Abercrombie Guild Pediatric Emergency Department, which is tailored for our young patients and their families.
The new ED doubles our capacity and was designed with convenience, comfort, and innovation in mind. The Emergency Department is staffed by trained physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses and patient care technicians 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The Abercrombie Guild whose mission has been "Care of the Sick in Hudson County" has decided to help support the construction of the new Pediatric Emergency Department. Learn more. Triage is the beginning of the medical treatment process in the Emergency Department.
It is performed by a licensed medical professional who determines the severity of your condition. The most acutely ill and injured patients are seen first. The Triage Nurse checks temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration, and takes a brief medical history to evaluate your condition. The Triage Nurse may also request a urine specimen, draw blood, or send you for an x-ray in order to speed up your care. In order to create a permanent record of each visit, you will be asked to provide one or all of the following: a driver's license, social security card, insurance information, address, phone number, and other information.
You will also need to sign consent forms giving us permission to treat you. If you have a doctor or go somewhere routinely for care, you should inform the Registrar and the medical staff so your doctor can be notified. We treat all patients regardless of their ability to pay.
