The moment the patient arrives at the Emergency Room (ER), an emergency medicine doctor triages them and provides an immediate and more accurate clinical assessment to determine the urgency of the case. Depending on the evaluation, patients are directed to appropriate care areas while staying informed through a digital queueing system that enhances transparency.
Cases requiring prompt but non-critical attention, like moderate injuries or infections, are treated in the Urgent Care Area. Meanwhile, patients with concerns that are not too time-sensitive are being brought to the Non-Urgent Area.
Those in life-threatening situations, such as heart attacks, stroke, or sepsis, are treated in the Emergent Area, which is fully equipped for rapid intervention by dedicated emergency teams.
TMC’s heart attack care program remains the first of its kind and one of the only 12 clinical care programs worldwide to receive Joint Commission International (JCI) Clinical Care Program Certification. This program focuses on rapid and efficient care for heart attack patients within 60 minutes.
Stroke patients are quickly treated by TMC’s Brain Attack Team, who determine if they need a mechanical thrombectomy (MT), a minimally invasive procedure to remove blood clots. TMC’s MT program received a 5-star rating from the Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology.
Expanded emergency care unit
In addition, TMC is among the few hospitals with a Mental Health Secure Area in the ER — a dedicated space for patients experiencing psychological distress. This ensures they are cared for in a setting that protects their safety and dignity.
The expanded Emergency Care Unit also includes a Trauma Room, where patients with serious physical injuries can receive fast, specialized care, and an Isolation Room designed for cases that require infection control protocols. These dedicated areas allow clinical teams to respond appropriately to a wide range of emergency scenarios while minimizing risks to other patients and staff.
Beyond clinical upgrades, the ER offers a calmer waiting area with dedicated Red Coat Ambassadors to guide patients and families with updates and support.
The Medical City ER’s 4-hour Promise
When hospital admission is required, patients seamlessly transition from the ER to their assigned room. The entire system is designed to complete the cycle of triage, treatment, and either discharge or admission within just four hours.
This transformation is one of the first major initiatives under the leadership of Dr. Stuart Bennett, TMC President and CEO, and an emergency medicine specialist. Guided by his expertise, TMC aims to raise the standard of emergency care and ensure that every Filipino receives the quality care they rightfully deserve.
“Filipinos are known for their strength and resilience, but it doesn’t mean they should settle for less,” says Dr. Bennett. “Every Filipino deserves access to timely, quality care, and this new ER is just the beginning of how we’re building a system that delivers exactly that.”
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