No one wants to go to the Emergency Room, but sometimes life gets in the
way, and you end up there whether you want to or not. Once there, you
want fast treatment and an accurate diagnosis so you can either get back
home or get into a hospital bed for admission. Rapid Medical Evaluation
(RME) is a new program in our Emergency Department (ED) that assures you
that a medical provider will assess your condition within minutes of arrival
inside the ED. RME means less time waiting!
Because the ED provides care for critical situations and minor illnesses
such as ankle sprains, colds and sore throats, the RME process quickly
determines those needing immediate attention. With five ED areas and a
23-hour observation area on the 2nd floor, all types of emergencies can
be managed. The ED staffs a minimum of two physicians and one physician
assistant 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The staffing can increase
to as many as eight physicians and physician assistants during busy times.
We have a multi-specialty Physician call panel. Consultants from all specialties
are on call to come to the ED when needed.
Paramedic Base Station
PVHMC is one of the Paramedic Base Stations in Los Angeles County that
works to help coordinate the emergency caregivers in the community (Paramedics, Emergency Medical Technicians,
and fire personnel.) The Base Station is staffed by specially trained
Mobile Intensive Care Nurses (MICN) who work via closed-circuit radio
to coordinate care in the field (community) and to better prepare the
ED staff for the imminent arrival of a critically ill or injured patient.
This service is provided to the communities of Pomona, Claremont, La Verne,
San Dimas, Diamond Bar and Walnut.
Disaster Resource Center (DRC)
As the DRC for the region, PVHMC is responsible for helping coordinate
eight to ten hospitals in the event of a regional disaster or a disaster
that involves more than one hospital. PVHMC has coordinated multiple drills
and training sessions and the sharing of plans to bring together the community
and our resources for disaster preparedness. PVHMC is one of 13 designated
DRCs in Los Angeles County and is also a part of the National Bioterrorism
Hospital Preparedness Program (NBHPP).
emergency caregivers in the community (Paramedics, Emergency Medical Technicians,
and fire personnel.) The Base Station is staffed by specially trained
Mobile Intensive Care Nurses (MICN) who work via closed-circuit radio
to coordinate care in the field (community) and to better prepare the
ED staff for the imminent arrival of a critically ill or injured patient.
This service is provided to the communities of Pomona, Claremont, La Verne,
San Dimas, Diamond Bar and Walnut.
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