Emergency Department - Ticonderoga, UVM Health

What should I bring to the emergency department?

Registration information (name, address, family provider, insurance). Bring medications or a list of medications.

Will treatment be delayed for registration?

No, treatment will not be delayed because of registration.

All patients—do you register upon arrival?

All patients must register when they arrive with information such as name, address, family provider and insurance coverage.

Will treatment be delayed due to registration?

Treatment will not be delayed because of registration.

Can a family member help if the patient is too ill to provide information?

If you are too ill to provide the needed information, a family member can help.

Should I bring a list of medications?

Arriving with your medications or a list of your medications is very helpful to the staff.

Consent for treatment and billing—what is required?

You or your family member must sign a consent form that allows staff to treat you and bill your insurance company.

Triage process—what happens first?

A triage nurse is responsible for evaluating your condition before you are seen by an emergency medicine provider.

How soon will I be seen?

You will be seen and treated as soon as possible depending on the seriousness of your situation.

Rights—can I express concerns?

You have the right and responsibility to express any concerns you have to the nurse assigned to you.