I wish I could give zero stars. We drove a long distance to this hospital because of its reputation, but our experience in the emergency department was extremely disappointing and concerning.
We brought my son in for dizziness, headaches, and chest discomfort, expecting a thorough medical evaluation. Unfortunately, his symptoms were never fully addressed. We left without answers, without a clear diagnosis, and without confidence in the care provided.
The lack of cleanliness was alarming. In the EKG area near check-in, my son was asked to lie on a blanket that was clearly not changed between patients. I personally observed multiple individuals use the same blanket. Another patient had to request a change, and the staff member admitted he had forgotten. This raised serious concerns about infection control.
We were placed in a room and left waiting for hours with very little communication. An IV was inserted into my son’s arm, but nothing was ever connected to it. No fluids, medications, or treatment were given, and no one explained why it was necessary. It caused discomfort and had to be removed at his request.
Another very concerning situation involved patient safety. When my son was uncomfortable, I attempted to adjust his hospital bed. Instead of assisting, a nurse instructed me, his mother, to reach behind the bed and adjust it myself because the bed was not plugged in. This involved heavy medical equipment that I had no training or knowledge to handle. It was unsafe and inappropriate to expect a family member to manage hospital machinery rather than providing proper assistance.
The most concerning part of this experience was the lack of communication and transparency. The physician briefly told us my son was “healthy” and that his labs were “good,” but he did not review what tests were performed, did not explain the results, and did not provide documentation or discharge instructions. We still do not know what labs were run or what the findings were.
When I asked to speak with a supervisor, no one ever came. Even the therapist who spoke with my son did not appear to listen to his concerns.
Overall, the emergency department felt disorganized, unsanitary, and lacking in patient-centered care and communication. Patients and families deserve clear information, respect, and compassionate treatment. I sincerely hope improvements are made so that others do not have a similar experience.
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