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Rotorua Hospital Emergency Department | Lakes
Public Service, Emergency
Today
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
Description
The Emergency Department is for the assessment and urgent treatment of patients who present with medical emergencies, trauma and urgent mental health problems. General practice is preferable for long term chronic conditions and less acute conditions that do not need urgent treatment.
The Emergency Department operates a triage system that is designed to ensure the most urgent cases are seen first. ED can get very busy (particularly at the weekends) and staff do their best to see all patients in a timely manner.
Rotorua ED is a modern acute facility, that includes two resuscitation rooms, 5 monitored cubicles, 6 acute cubicle spaces and 4 dedicated paediatric rooms. There is also a 5 bed clinical decision unit and 5 bed medical assessment and planning unit. There are dedicated procedure rooms for performing ear, nose and throat, ophthalmology, gynaecology, orthopaedic and general procedures. There is also 24 hour access to radiology services, laboratory and blood bank facilities.
Approximately 38,000 patients attend each year through the Rotorua Emergency Department.
Most patients (70%) who attend ED are discharged home after receiving treatment.
Where is the Emergency Department? See the Rotorua Hospital map here.
Staff
The ED staff are a dedicated team of doctors and nurses who specialise in emergency medicine. Increasingly the medical team is specialist led.
Other specialty teams (orthopaedics, surgical, paediatrics and medical) also see patients in ED when they are referred by a GP or Taupō Hospital and when they need to be admitted to a hospital bed.
Members of our Māori health team (Te Aka Matua) are available to offer support; if you require their services please let staff know.
St John Friends of the Emergency Department (FEDs) support the work of our staff by providing comfort and reassurance to patients. They offer a listening ear and practical help with tasks like phone calls. They will ensure you are warm, comfortable and offered refreshments when appropriate.
Consultants
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Dr Waheedah Athaullah
Emergency Medicine Specialist
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Dr Joanne Cobbett
Emergency Medicine Specialist
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Dr Louise Couch
Emergency Medicine Specialist
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Dr Peter Freeman
Emergency Medicine Specialist
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Dr Ben Goodgame
Emergency Medicine Specialist
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Dr Kate Kerr
Emergency Medicine Specialist
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Dr Suzanne Moran
Emergency Medicine Specialist
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Dr Mary Reed
Emergency Medicine Specialist
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Dr Mazen Shasha
Emergency Medicine Specialist
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Dr Vijay Thumma
Emergency Medicine Specialist
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Dr Rebecca Wurster
Emergency Medicine Specialist
Referral Expectations
On arrival at the Emergency Department you will be seen by a triage nurse who assesses the urgency of your condition. Triage is a recognised process to ensure that the most urgent cases are seen before less urgent cases irrespective of the arrival time. This means that if you have a less urgent problem you may be asked to take a seat in the waiting room or sometimes advised to make an appointment with your GP.
You may need to have clinical tests such as a blood test, an x-ray, or a CT scan. If this happens then you will need to wait for the results of these tests before the healthcare team can continue your treatment.
Your treatment plan may include referral to an inpatient team and admission to an inpatient ward. This will be arranged for you.
Throughout your treatment, your privacy and treatment will always be respected.
If you have any concerns, please let staff know.
Fees and Charges Description
New Zealand citizens or those who have obtained permanent residence are entitled to publicly funded health care.
Non-residents may be required to pay for their health care.
Click here to read more about eligibility for funded care at Te Whatu Ora Lakes
Hours
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
| Mon – Sun | midnight – midnight |
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24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Public Holidays: Open on all public holidays.
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 10 Jan.
Travel Directions
Access to the Emergency Department is via Pukeroa Road which runs between Arawa Street and Lake Road, and can be accessed by either road.
Signage on Pukeroa Road and all public carparks provide directions specifically to the building which houses the Emergency Department.
Pharmacy
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Other
While you wait
If your condition is deteriorating while you are waiting please let the triage nurse or receptionist know.
After assessment you may be asked to wait in the waiting area or in a treatment cubicle. While you wait, hospital staff will try to make sure you are as comfortable as possible.
If you need to leave the waiting area make sure you let staff know, and ask them before you eat or drink anything as it may affect your treatment.
You are entitled to have a support person with you. We ask that you limit this to two people while you are in the Emergency Department.
Waiting can be frustrating, but for everyone's comfort and safety, please treat others with respect.
Your trip to Rotorua Hospital
Click here for more information about your trip to Rotorua Hospital, including:
- Travel directions
- Public transport
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Security
Website
Contact Details
Rotorua Hospital
Lakes
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
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Phone
(07) 348 1199 extn 8689
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Fax
(07) 349 7877
Website
Corner Arawa Street and Pukeroa Road
Rotorua
New Zealand
Street Address
Corner Arawa Street and Pukeroa Road
Rotorua
New Zealand
Postal Address
Emergency Department
Rotorua Hospital
Private Bag 3023
Rotorua Mail Centre
Rotorua 3046
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This page was last updated at 12:12PM on August 8, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Rotorua Hospital Emergency Department | Lakes.