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Emergency Department
Deaconess Hospital’s emergency department staff responds to more than 25,000 medical crises a year. When emergency situations occur, central Oklahomans turn to Deaconess for fast and efficient treatment 24-hours-a-day, 365 days per year. Our six full-time ER physicians have more than 75 years of combined experience in emergency medicine and are backed by a highly trained nursing staff.
Deaconess Hospital is prepared to address 98 percent of all hospital-based services used by the general public. (The other two percent consist of burns, transplants and some neurological procedures.)
The Deaconess ER staff strives to serve each person as we would our own family member facing a health crisis. Our goal is to offer prompt, courteous service to all who seek our care. Please keep in mind that several factors may affect your wait time, including other persons facing more critical medical situations, patients entering through the ambulance entrance, or the need for a specific room to treat your condition that may be occupied. However, we are always working to avoid any delays in your care and we will attempt to keep you informed. Ninety percent of all Deaconess emergency patients are in-and-out in less than three hours.
Located on the east side of the hospital, the new Deaconess ER is a spacious, airy facility that includes 14 treatment rooms complete with windows, televisions and sliding glass doors.
The updated and expanded Deaconess ER includes special features including a decontamination room in case a patient has been exposed to hazardous materials. In addition, it boasts the only skylight in any emergency room in Oklahoma City.
In addition to new treatment rooms, there is a designated room for physicians to dictate charts and examine X-rays. The nursing staff has a semi-private desk area that makes it easier to check in patients and process paperwork. A new family room gives grieving families a chance to be alone or physicians can deliver a patient’s prognosis in private.
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Cardiac Care
The Deaconess cardiac health programs offer comprehensive services for patients who experience cardiac illness.
Critical Care
Deaconess is proud to offer the finest in critical care facilities. Highly skilled nurses experienced in caring for critically ill patients staff the units. These nurses exemplify the constantly attentive and caring attitude for which Deaconess nurses are known and respected. All patients are monitored for cardiac irregularities. Advanced life support equipment is utilized. The entire staff works as a team to provide confident and competent care around the clock. Our main critical care unit, located on the third floor includes 13 beds on the east wing. In addition, we have a fourth floor CCU of seven beds.
Visiting Hours
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Laboratory
Laboratory and pathology services are provided by a dedicated team of pathologists supported by current technology and a skilled technical staff. Deaconess pathologists represent more than 55 years of community and academic health care experience.
Radiology Services at Deaconess Hospital
Each year, highly qualified Deaconess radiologists and technicians perform thousands of radiological procedures. Deaconess radiology services is staffed seven days a week, 24-hours a day and serves both inpatients and outpatients of all ages. The convenience of computerized centralized scheduling allows nearly 90 percent of patients to report directly to the radiology department for their exam procedures, bypassing admissions. Two radiologists are on site each day, with a pool of 18 additional radiologists, including specialists, on staff. Cutting-edge technology, in both diagnostic and therapeutic radiology services, is administered by professionals for the highest quality patient care.
Surgery
Deaconess Hospital has 10 newly constructed, fully equipped surgery suites for both inpatient and outpatient surgery including 2 dedicated suites for heart surgeries, an orthopedic suite, and a dedicated urology/cysto room. We offer a wide variety of surgical capabilities and multi-disciplinary approaches as part of our comprehensive care for patients. Our staff receives cross training in a wide variety of surgical skills and develops a mutually supportive working relationship with our surgeons.
A full complement of surgical specialists and services are available in (but not limited to) the following areas:
- General and plastic surgery
- Dermatology
- Gastroenterology
- Gynecology
- Gynecology oncology
- Nephrology
- Neurology
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopedics
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Thoracics
- Urology
The Deaconess Outpatient Surgical Care Unit
The physicians and staff of the Outpatient Surgical Care Unit perform one-day procedures, making surgery more economical and allowing patients to recover in the comfort of their own home. Treatment and care is provided to more that 4,000 patients each year for a wide variety of procedures.
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