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ChristianaCare Emergency Department

Providing a safe, respectful and caring environment.

Welcome What to Expect During Your Visit Important Information

Welcome to the Emergency Department

Our care team serves as a partner in your health to provide a safe, respectful and caring environment. Please keep in mind the steps included here can happen at the same time or in a different order to provide you care as soon as possible.

  • If your symptoms change or you start to feel worse, please let someone from your care team know right away

What to Expect During Your Visit

Check in:

When you arrive, please speak to a team member at the check-in window. 

See the nurse:

 A nurse will speak to you about why you are here and how you are feeling.

Waiting room:

While we get your treatment room ready, you will stay in our waiting room. Sometimes, there are medical emergencies that can cause wait times. Our team works together to keep you safe and provide you with the best care as soon as possible.

Treatment room:

Your health care provider will talk with you, complete your exam, and may order tests or medicines to help you. 

Registration:

A member of your care team will check in to ensure we have your current information. Please provide any insurance, workers compensation or accident information to a registration team member.

 If you need to leave the Emergency Department, please let a team member know.

Important Information

  • Lab work (blood tests): 2 hours
  • X-ray: 1 hour
  • CT scan: 4 hours
  • Ultrasound: 2 hours

*Test times may vary.

Please ask a member of your care team before eating or drinking. You may or may not be able to eat or drink depending on your condition or on the care needed.

For your safety, we limit visitors to one while in the hallway and two in treatment rooms. Visitors can get a pass at the check-in window. 

 All caregivers should introduce themselves to you when they are in your room or providing care. If they do not, please ask.