4 years ago
Arrived at Bryan East ER at 6:10 PM tonight with m...
Arrived at Bryan East ER at 6:10 PM tonight with my 9 yr old daughter whom had just broken her L hand, seeking prompt medical attention.. Her fingers and palm also had lacerations and bleeding.. Registration process was within 15 min and she registered her pain at a 9-10, crying in pain.. The nurse that registered us informed us that their rooms were full and we would be seen as quickly as possible.. I was escorted to the waiting room where we waited until 8:33 and we left untreated.. My better half took it upon himself to call around to other ERs after I notified him, via text, there were people waiting since 3.. 5 HRS possible wait time for a child in severe pain!! He called ahead to CHI Health and the wait time was less than an hour.. There she was registered and seen within an hour.. The entire visit was under 2 hours and that was xrays and treatment.. My experience at Bryan was less than appealing.. Starting off there were around 8 other patients in the waiting room and they were waiting for over 5 HRS.. I know this because there were SEVERAL disgruntled patients that voiced opinions.. One of which was an elderly woman upset asking staff around 7 "how is this an emergency room?".. You couldn't miss her husband, whom was throwing up uncontrollably in the ER entrance tunnel.. God bless him and her!! Around 710 another elderly woman approached the counter asking "i've been here since 3, when will I be seen?" She informed the nurse of severe leg pain and swelling that had gone on all day, she couldnt reach her primary.. She even informed the nurse she was hungry and asked, "is there somewhere i can get something to eat in here?" The nurse pointed to the vending machines around the corner and mentioned there was coffee.. Between both times there was a very upset father, whom was waiting for his toddler daughter to be seen.. He asked several times between the time I got there at 610 and 8 to speak to a supervisor.. He had been waiting since 3 as well.. He left the ER speaking to a 3rd "nurse manager" that gave him his requested print out of his wait time over 5 hrs as he walked out untreated.. The ER bathroom was a health hazard, throw up all over the toilet and floor.. I reported this to a staff member around 7, never did i see housekeeping go in and attend before we left.. I decided to get my daughter something cold to put on her hand from the vending machine, even the machine ate my money.. I took it upon myself to copy down the patient rights phone number, which I will be contacting.. NOBODY should have to wait over 5 hrs, in severe pain to be seen.. I understand the rooms were full, trauma, staffing, severity, but I dont agree with this.. I worked in the medical field for 11 yrs as a CNA and I just feel this is patient neglect, violation of medical treatment.. I feel like the nurses that were gathered behind the admission desk could be out consoling patients.. Yes, there were 4 sitting down and gathered in the back away from the main desk.. I feel like they should explain at registration the wait time, not just they are full.. Where is the empathy?? Where is the compassion?? I know all to well how the medical field works.. 5 hrs plus is not acceptable wait time, that is torture when you are in pain.. To not even acknowledge or check on patients that have been waiting for 5 hrs and let them get to the point of frustration, is just poor customer service and neglect.. If seeking emergency medical attention, please avoid this ER