Clinic
Emergency Department Prince William Medical Center
Overview
When the unexpected happens, you need emergency care that you can rely on. Our emergency rooms are equipped to care for any medical emergency, 24 hours a day. Our advanced emergency medical services ensure quick response and treatment in any situation. In addition to expert emergency medicine physicians, nurses and technologists, our emergency room facilities are equipped with patient monitoring systems, X-ray technology, on-site labs and surgical suites to provide you with cutting edge and convenient care.
We understand that an emergency situation is stressful and we want you to know what to expect when you visit our emergency room.
After you arrive and check in, a triage nurse will evaluate your situation to determine the urgency of your condition. At most of our locations, you’ll then be taken to a treatment room where an experienced provider will examine you and discuss your treatment options.
We see everyone as quickly as possible. However, we do treat the most critically-ill patients first. Our staff will do its best to speed the process and we’re always available to answer any questions you may have. While it is our goal to keep you as comfortable as possible during your wait, we are unable to give pain medication to patients in the waiting area. If you need to use a bathroom, please check in with our staff members as a urine sample may be needed. Also, please ask before eating or drinking anything to be sure that this is safe for your medical condition.
Services
- Adult Emergency Services
- Children's Emergency Services
Map
Parking
Free valet parking is available Monday-Friday 8:30am-12:30pm and 2:30pm-5:00pm, closed from 12:30-2:30.
Patients and visitors are cautioned not to park in reserved areas or certain designated areas.
Handicap parking is located throughout the hospital and medical office parking lots.
If you need assistance with your vehicle, please contact public safety at 703-369-8128.
Highlights
Patient Information
Pediatric Emergency Medical Services
All of our ERs offer care and treatment to newborns, toddlers, adolescents and teenagers. Our doctors and nurses help ensure a warm and caring environment while thoroughly communicating diagnosis and treatment options to parents and children.
When to Go to the Emergency Room
If you or a loved one experiences any of the following symptoms, call 911 immediately and request to be taken to the UVA Health emergency department nearest you:
- Injuries from an accident or fall
- Deep cuts or bleeding that won't stop
- Difficulty breathing
- Loss of consciousness
- Pregnancy-related concerns
- Severe abdominal pain
- Heart attack symptoms, such as chest pain, sweating, shortness of breath or unusual nausea
- Stroke symptoms, such as sudden numbness or weakness of face, arms and/or legs; trouble speaking, severe headache with no known cause
- High fever and vomiting that continues nonstop for several hours
- Seizures
- Signs of meningitis: severe headaches, neck / joint pain and stiffness, vomiting, high temperatures and cold extremities
Visitor Guidelines
We know that any visit to the emergency room can create anxiety for you and your family and friends. We welcome visitors in the ER. However, we ask that no more than two individuals at a time visit with a patient. In end-of-life situations, we may allow more, so please check with our staff in those situations.
Suicide Screening Guidelines
As part of our care plan, we administer a suicide screening examination to all patients age 6 and older who are treated in our ERs. This short, three-question survey identifies patients who may have suicidal feelings and need further evaluation. It is important to know that your answers will not impact the quality of care you receive in any way.
Domestic Violence Guidelines
All patients age 14 and older (younger at some locations) that are treated in our emergency rooms are screened for warning signs of domestic violence. Because these questions must be asked in private, parents / guardians will be asked to leave the room during this brief conversation. While the vast majority of our patients have no indication of abuse or neglect, this screening is vital in helping us protect those few who may be victims of domestic violence. This screening does not impact the quality of care we provide in any way.
Mental Behavioral Health Services
Before being seen by a provider, a triage nurse will evaluate any patient who comes to our ER with mental health issues. Our staff will do its best to speed the process and we are always available to answer any questions you may have.