EAMC Emergency Department Enhances Patient Experience with Rapid Treatment Zone

The Emergency Department at East Alabama Medical Center (EAMC) now offers a Rapid Treatment Zone (RTZ) to efficiently diagnose and treat patients with non life-threatening conditions.

The RTZ is a specialized, six-patient capacity area staffed daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. that provides timely treatment for minor injuries or illnesses such as sprains, cuts, mild allergic reactions, cold or flu symptoms, ear infections and more.

When patients arrive at the EAMC Emergency Department with an illness or injury, they are welcomed and guided through a prompt intake process. Each patient is registered and triaged to assess the urgency of their condition, ensuring that those with the most serious needs receive immediate attention.

Patients with less complex medical concerns may be treated in the Rapid Treatment Zone, where they can be evaluated and cared for more efficiently, allowing for a faster and more streamlined experience.

Learn more about the Rapid Treatment Zone.

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About East Alabama Health

East Alabama Health encompasses East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, EAMC-Lanier Rural Emergency Hospital in Valley, the Spencer Cancer Center in Opelika, the Auburn Medical Pavilion and a host of other key medical clinics and practices that help provide a continuum of care to patients throughout an 11-county area. EAMC is a 314-bed regional referral hospital that is currently under construction to add 30 critical care beds. EAMC-Lanier Rural Emergency Hospital provides emergency and outpatient services while its campus also features a nursing home and an ambulatory surgery center. East Alabama Health employs about 3,800 people and is the second largest employer in the region, trailing only Auburn University.