The Augusta Health Emergency Department (ED) s provides 24/7 medical care to the critically ill and injured. The ED is staffed by specially-trained emergency physicians and nurses. We have comfortable, private treatment rooms, a streamlined admissions process, and the latest monitoring equipment to provide safe and efficient care .
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A Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) is a registered nurse trained in the forensic examination of sexual assault victims. A nurse examiner conducts the examination, collects and preserves evidence, and testifies in legal proceedings.
These services are offered 24/7 to patients of any age or gender. Patients do not need to contact law enforcement in order to receive a forensic exam; the SANE Program allows patients to decide whether to report sexual assault to the police.
Rest assured, we will not share your medical information unless authorized to do so. Badge access is required to enter or exit the department. Our staff will escort patients and family members, as needed.
The main role of a support person is to help their loved one heal through support, encouragement and communication during their stay at Augusta Health. Because of the importance of a support person’s role, we believe they are critical members of a patient’s health care team. As a patient, you may identify more than one support person but only of these individuals will be your primary support person. This person has 24-hour access to be with the patient who has selected them. In most cases, support person(s) are chosen because of the trust they have with a patient and his/her ability to assist a patient mentally, emotionally, or physically.
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Each year our Emergency Department treats more than 60,000 patients.