Emergency Services

 

Providence is a community hospital here to serve your emergency care needs. Our staff offer exceptional, progressive care 24 hours a day, seven days a week to each person who walks through the door. Each year an increasing number of patients are served, with our current figure rising to over 47,000. Providence, with its rich tradition and long history of service to District residents is the top choice when it comes to quality emergency care.

At Providence's emergency department, the hospital's mission of joy, care, and respect, is found in action through the commitment of everyone, from the front desk associate to the emergency care provider. We have a full staff of board certified physicians, emergency room nurses and technicians specifically trained to respond to the diversity of emergency and acute conditions that occur daily. 

Services

Providence is a Level II Emergency Department, offering first-rate emergency services, when you need it the most. These services include:

  • Emergency and acute care
  • Clinical Decision Unit for observation
  • Casting, Splinting, and Suturing for minor trauma
  • X-Ray and appropriate special radiology studies
  • Emergency laboratory studies
  • Emergency mental health and addiction treatment evaluation by licensed clinicians
  • Voluntary and Involuntary admittance to Seton House Behavioral Health Services
  • Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Referral Programs to specialty centers at Washington Hospital Center and Prince George's Hospital Center
  • A unique program for referral and coordination of follow-up care after the emergency visit through our ED Diversion Program
  • Emergency Pastoral Support for all our patients in need

Providence Hospital's emergency department accepts patients via all forms of transportation. Each patient entering, whether by ambulance, private care or walk-in will be seen as quickly as possible based on the urgency of the illness or injury.

The first step in the process is an evaluation by a triage staff member. Medical and insurance information is coordinated upon arrival so that patients can focus on seeing the emergency department provider and/or specialist. In addition to the fully staffed emergency department, members of the hospital's medical and surgical staff partner in consultation in seeing emergency patients. Regardless as to whether your condition requires admission to the hospital or discharge the same day, Providence staff is fully capable to manage the situation at any time.

Location

The emergency department is conveniently located on the ground floor of Providence Hospital. The entrance is directly off of 12th Street, with its red emergency sign as a beacon. There is parking available in front of the emergency department along with hospital security to maintain safety for everyone while on the premises.

For more information on Providence’s emergency department, call us at: (202) 269-7001.