You’ve had an accident in the house
and need to get to the emergency room. Are
you prepared? Do you have all of the
materials that you need to take with you? Do you know how you are getting
there?
Here, we offer recommendations for things that you should know before this situation happens. Hopefully, by reading this information now, you’ll be ready should a real accident occur.
First, find out what urgent care
facilities are in your area. You might
actually find that a 24-hour walk-in clinic or a minor emergency center is a
better option for your injury. You may
find this option to be less expensive and faster than the actual emergency room
of a hospital. Check on your insurance
coverage for these issues as well. These
facilities are often a good option when you want someone to see your sick child
in the middle of the night.
Make sure that you know whether or
not you need prior approval from your general care doctor to go to the
hospital. Have the number of your doctor easily accessible and have someone who is not in
pain call for you.
Know which hospital is
associated with your insurance plan. You
want to go to the right place, and not get sent to another location when your time
matters. You should designate someone
that you’ll want to come with you to the emergency room, as well. Ask someone ahead of time if they will be
willing to accompany you; it’s very helpful to have someone to navigate the
system for you who isn’t in pain.
