Mountain Vista Medical Center is a Level III Trauma Center. We are also a Cardiac Receiving Center and a certified Primary Stroke Center. The hospital is equipped with the latest technology; and we are dedicated to providing you with the best possible treatment in a professional, caring environment.
Why Choose Mountain Vista Medical Center ER?
Award Winning Staff of Certified Physicians & Nurses
Mountain Vista has an average door-to-balloon time of 53 minutes (for patients suffering a heart attack), the staff at Mountain Vista Medical Center’s Mesa emergency room is committed to meeting your needs faster than ever before.
We have received nationally-recognized accreditations, awards, and certifications that demonstrate Steward Health Care's ongoing commitment to quality care for our patients.
- Cardiac Receiving Center by the Arizona Department of Health Services
- American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award Recipient, and Target: Stroke Honor Roll
- Hospital Accreditation by DNV GL Healthcare
- Primary Stroke Center Certification by DNV GL Healthcare
- Accredited Chest Pain Center by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care
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What Should I Expect From Mountain Vista's ER?
Arriving at our ER in Mesa:
When you arrive, a registered nurse will conduct an initial exam, take your vital signs, and complete a brief medical history. Triage helps us determine the severity of your emergency and allows us to take care of the most urgent cases right away.
Easy ER Registration:
Once you provide your information, you will be evaluated by a physician, a physician’s assistant, or a nurse practitioner who will determine if your condition is a medical emergency.
Physician Evaluation:
Once you are in the treatment area, a physician will examine you and order any tests needed to evaluate your condition. Depending on the type of illness or injury, a nurse may start an IV or obtain a sample, or you may undergo diagnostic tests, such as X-rays or a CT scan. The staff and physicians at our Mesa, AZ emergency room make every effort to keep patients as comfortable and calm as possible during the evaluation and diagnostic process.
Treatment Expectations:
Your treatment options will depend on the nature of your injury or illness. The Mesa emergency room at Mountain Vista Medical Center is a Cardiac Receiving Center, certified Primary Stroke Center, and Level III Trauma Center. With a current average door-to-balloon time of 53 minutes (well below the standard 90-minute mark), staff and physicians are equipped and trained to provide excellent emergent care.
Secondary Evaluation:
Once all treatments and procedures have been completed, your ER physician will perform a final evaluation to determine whether you should be admitted into the hospital or discharged to go home.
Admission or Discharge:
Most patients are treated and discharged to go home from the ER. If you are admitted to the hospital, you will be transferred to a patient room and we will notify your primary care physician. If you do not have a physician, a physician on our staff will coordinate your care while you’re at the hospital.
How Do I Prepare For My ER Visit?
If you do not have a life- or limb-threatening emergency, and have time to prepare for your visit to the Mountain Vista Medical Center Emergency Room in Mesa, then you may wish to:
- Bring a list of current medications
- Bring insurance verification
- Write down any allergies you have
- Bring something to distract yourself from pain/discomfort while you wait
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