Transferring to The Northern Hospital from an RCH ward.Transferring to The Northern Hospital from the RCH Emergency Department.To find out more about our partnership with The Northern Hospital, please click on the brochures below If you live in the North-West and your child’s condition is less serious, we may speak with you about transferring you closer to home for ongoing care at The Northern Hospital. The RCH and The Northern Hospital are proud to work closely together, through the training of paediatric specialists and the adoption of clinical guides, so that children receive high-quality care at both hospitals. If your child is critically unwell, please call 000. The ED is a very busy place with lots happening behind the scenes, please see the What to Expect and FAQ’s sections to best prepare for your visit. If you’re not sure if your child is ill enough to attend the Emergency Department, please see the Should I bring my child to the Emergency Department section for helpful information, including a video, and tips on caring for your child at home. This is regardless of when they arrived or how they arrived (by ambulance, walk-in or sent by another doctor). The most seriously ill and critically injured children will always be seen first. Please click here for the latest information on COVID-19 visitor restrictions.
What to expect when you arrive at the Emergency Department Not sure if your child is ill enough to attend the Emergency Department? This video may help with your decision. Should I bring my child to the Emergency Department? When we are extremely busy, the waiting room gets crowded and some children may need to wait more than four hours to see the doctor. Last updated 08:01:53 +AEST Our status explained NORMAL ACTIVITYĮven during normal level of activity, our staff are often busy, and waiting times around an hour are common.Īs we get busier, the number of children in the waiting room increases and the time you may need to wait for treatment gets longer. The picture below provides a real time guide to how busy we are:ĭisplaying current status. We can often commence your child’s treatment and provide advice and information while you are waiting. We appreciate this can be stressful and frustrating. If you are required to spend any length of time in the waiting room, this is because your child’s condition is less urgent. We give priority to children with the most urgent healthcare needs. If your child has an urgent problem, you will always have a very short wait time, or may avoid the waiting room altogether. Unfortunately, there are times when we are particularly busy, and significant waiting times can occur. How busy is the RCH Emergency Department right now?Įveryone who attends the ED wants to be seen quickly and we will always try to complete your care as soon as we can. No matter how busy our Emergency Department is, the most seriously ill and injured patients will always be seen immediately.
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