Island Hospital gets higher rating for ER service
Email | Print | 379 views Staff Report | Skagit Valley Herald
July 31, 2008 - 10:21 PM

The Island Hospital emergency department has achieved a Level III Trauma designation from the State of Washington Department of Health.

“Level III” requires a physician trained in emergency care to be on site 24 hours a day and a trauma surgeon to be available on-call at all times.

The Department of Health surveys emergency departments around the state every three years to make sure they are maintaining or exceeding certain standards of care and follow policies established by the state.

Because of its new facility, Island Hospital has received more emergency room visits. In 2002 it received 9,241 and in 2007 it received 11,536.

Skagit Valley Hospital has Level III Trauma designation, and United General Hospital has Level IV Trauma designation.






More Local News

Top Jobs

Are you a quality LPN looking for an opportunity to provide exc. one on one care in a low stress environment…


CIVIL SITE SUPERINTENDENT Local General Contractor is looking for a Civil Superintendent with a minimum…


NOW HIRING WAITSTAFF and P/T HOSTESS. Must be avail. all shifts. Apply in person: 702 S. 1st, La Conner…


HIRING DRIVERS OTR positions avail. Solo & Team driving. All routes bring drivers home weekly!…


"EXTRA MONEY" and the rest of the day free!!!! ATTENTION: Skagit Valley Herald newspaper carriers wanted:…


P/T Cook Needed Experience Required. Apply in person. Skagit Golf & Country Club, 757-4081.


NOW HIRING PRODUCTION WORKERS Carpentry skills a plus. Must be dependable. Pay depends on experience.…


ADVERTISING COORDINATOR Skagit Publishing is currently looking to hire a full time Advertising Coordinator…


LIVE-IN NIGHT and WEEKEND MONITOR at retirement community. Responsible, reliable person(s) with exc.…


Grow with us! ENT surgery center seeking RN, 10-24 hrs/wk. Send or present resume with handwritten cover…


MANAGER FOR COFFEE SHOP. G.K. Chesterson's Coffee House is now accepting applications/resumes for an…


Social Services worker needed. BSW preferred. Long Term care, MDS and discharge planning exp. req'd.…


DENTAL ASSISTANT for busy office. PT/FT. Please send resumes: Attn Rae, SWFDC, 830 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley,…


Fiscal Technician Lead, Communication Sciences & Disorders. View announcement & apply online at www.wwu.edu/jobs…


LOOKING FOR A CAREER? Local Mazda dealership looking for outgoing, high energy salespeople. Experience…


Fast paced medical, surgical, and cosmetic Dermatology clinic in Mt. Vernon currently accepting applications…


PERSONAL LINES CUSTOMER SERVICE AGENT: Wycoff Insurance is looking for a full time Personal Lines Customer…


Mount Vernon ATTENTION: Skagit Valley Herald newspaper carriers wanted: Mount Vernon The Skagit Valley…


Allergy Department RN/LPN or MA with qualifying experience. 32+ hrs./wk. Requirements: RN/ LPN current…