The Yelda Family Emergency Department at Swedish Covenant Hospital is designed to treat you and your loved ones as efficiently and effectively as possible, with physicians and staff who bring you unmatched medical skills in a friendly, healing environment.
We encourage you to use this information to learn about what happens when you arrive in our Emergency Department
Swedish Covenant Hospital is an accredited Chest Pain Center. As a result, our staff is able to test and train patients experiencing chest pain in our Emergency Department faster than a hospital without this accreditation. Learn more >
Arriving At The ED
Parking for Emergency Department patients and visitors is located just west of the Foster Avenue Emergency Department entrance. Patients and visitors entering other areas of the hospital may park in the parking garage located on California Avenue.
Your Visit
Whether you've been to an emergency department before or not, we want to make you as comfortable as possible while keeping you informed about all aspects of your care. Your visit may take some time, so we ask for your understanding—we will take care of you to the best of our ability as quickly as possible.
Here is what to expect during your visit:
Triage: Nurses assess the patient's injury or illness
Patients with the most urgent, life-threatening medical conditions are treated immediately
Patients with less severe conditions may be asked to visit the family lounge until the next treatment room is available
Patients with minor ailments are treated in our Fast Track area, which is open from 11 am to 11 pm seven days a week
Treatment: An emergency physician begins treatment
Patients may need an EKG, lab tests, X-rays or other procedures
Patients may be given medications
Patients may require a consultation by a specialist physician
Final Steps: Patients are discharged or admitted
Patients may be discharged to return home. Patients may be instructed to visit our Discharge Window to process paperwork prior to leaving.
Patients may be admitted to the hospital for further care
Patients will receive important information and education counseling about their discharge or admission. If discharged, the patient will receive a referral for follow-up care from their primary care physician or a community clinic.
Healing Environment
We know visiting the emergency department can be a stressful time, and we make every effort to help you feel comfortable and relaxed. Our family lounge features homelike decor, including a fish tank, fireplace, television and children's play area. A complementary coffee center and vending machines also are available.
Our Promise
Though this is a stressful time, we know you will receive the best treatment while in our care. If there is anything we can do to make your experience more positive, please do not hesitate to talk to one of the emergency department staff.
For more information, please call the Yelda Family Emergency Department at (773) 989-3800.
