Emergency Room
 The Okmulgee Memorial Hospital ER is a specialized unit designed for patients in need of urgent care. We understand that visiting the ER isn’t an enjoyable experience, which is why our full-time staff of doctors and nurses, who are specially trained to deal with emergency cases, try to provide prompt and efficient care to all OMH ER patients. We also believe that understanding how the ER operates will also relieve some of the anxiety of your visit.
What to Bring to the ER
When visiting the ER patients should bring:
- A complete list of current medications with the name and strength of the medicines listed. A Medication Form can be obtained by clicking on the Medication Log link located on the right tool bar.
- Insurance or Medicaid ID card. For a list of insurance carriers accepted by OMH click on the Insurance Providers link.
- List of allergies and emergency contacts or next of kin. For a medical information form click on the Medical Information Form link.
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 What to Expect
The emergency room is located at the west entrance of the hospital. When you enter the emergency room you will check-in with the front desk clerk, who writes down your information and admits you into the ER. You’ll then be given a triage assessment or initial assessment to determine your emergency status and the order in which you will receive medical screening. During your triage assessment, a nurse will take you to an exam room and ask for your medical history and reason for visit. Then, they will check your vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure and pulse. The triage assessment isn’t your actual patient examination; it’s done only to determine your patient status and the order in which you will receive medical screening. A patient’s ER status can be listed as crisis, emergent, urgent or non-urgent patient.
As part of your care in the ER you have the right to a medical screening exam and will not be turned away based on your inability to pay for treatment. Okmulgee Memorial Hospital; however, isn’t a critical care facility. We can only provide treatment to stabilize a patient in need of critical care, and then send the patient to a critical care facility.
For more information about the ER or if you would like to leave a comment about your ER visit call Alice McGowen at 918.758.3197. For frequently asked ER questions click on the ER Frequently Asked Questions link located on the right tool bar.
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About the Emergency Room
Okmulgee Memorial Hospital ER is a 24-hour a day, seven days a week facility with a full-time staff of doctors and nurses. We're dedicated to serving the needs of residents of not only Okmulgee, but also the surrounding communities. Our nurses and doctors are highly trained to deal with all types of injuries and illness, from minor to serious.
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When to Seek ER Treatment
Call 911 immediately if you’re experiencing:
- Chest pain or Pressure
- Numbness
- Dizziness
- Excessive bleeding
- Unconsciousness
- Choking or Unable to take air into your lungs
- Difficulty breathing
If you’re still unsure whether your condition is serious enough to need emergency treatment, call and ask your physician.
ER Billing and Insurance
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OMH’s ER department accepts both Medicare and Medicaid, as well as various insurance plans. For a list of insurance carriers that the hospital accepts click on the Insurance Providers link located on the right tool bar. Patients are expected to pay their ER bill at the time of service. After a patient receives treatment, they will return to the ER registration desk and pay or workout a payment plan for their bill. To pay a bill online click here. |