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Strait Richmond Hospital Emergency Department

Description:Strait Richmond Hospital Emergency Department in Richmond County, NS offers emergency care, virtual care, and specialized clinics.
Service Area:Richmond County and the southern portion of Inverness County, Nova Scotia.
Categories:Hospital

Patient and Visitor Experience for Strait Richmond Hospital Emergency Department

Hours of Operation *Hours may vary; please contact the clinic to confirm.

Monday:00:00 - 24:00
Tuesday:00:00 - 24:00
Wednesday:00:00 - 24:00
Thursday:00:00 - 24:00
Friday:00:00 - 24:00
Saturday:00:00 - 24:00
Sunday:00:00 - 24:00
Funding:public
Patient Instructions
  1. 1Check with nursing staff if you want to visit outside of standard visiting hours.
  2. 2Make sure you have the correct change for parking before leaving the hospital.
  3. 3Let the booking clerk know if you are interested in a private or semi-private room when they call with your hospital admission date.
  4. 4Bring your private insurance card with you when admitted if you requested a private or semi-private room.
  5. 5Let the admitting clerk know you have requested a private or semi-private room.
  6. 6Contact Hospitality Network at 1-866-223-3686 to have your TV connected or disconnected.
  7. 7Patient or family members can call Bell Aliant at 1-888-214-7896 to have the bedside phone hooked up.
  8. 8Turn off your cell phone when you are not in a cell phone-friendly area for patient safety.
  9. 9Let staff know if you follow a special diet or have food-related allergies or sensitivities when you arrive.
  10. 10Ask your primary care provider for a referral to a Diabetes Centre.
  11. 11Sample collection for water testing must be completed by 5am the same morning of drop-off.
  12. 12Samples for water testing must be collected using the water sample bottles and requisition provided by NS Health.
  13. 13Appointments are required for blood collection service; book online or by calling 1-855-867-8821.
  14. 14Check in at registration upon arrival at the emergency department.
  15. 15If you need help immediately, call 911.
  16. 16To access the mental health mobile crisis team call 902-429-8167 or toll-free at 1-888-429-8167.
  17. 17A referral (requisition) from your doctor and an appointment are required for an EKG.
  18. 18Patients with requisitions for EKGs can book an appointment online.
  19. 19A referral from your primary care provider is required to access Restorative Care.
  20. 20SANE care can be accessed by going to any open emergency department, calling local police or RCMP, through your primary health care provider, or calling the SANE 24 hour response line.
  21. 21A referral from your primary care provider is required to access Ultrasound service.
  22. 22A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an X-ray.
  23. 23To use VirtualCareNS, you need to have a valid Nova Scotia health card number, be able to access the internet, have an e-mail address, and be located within the province.
  24. 24If requesting a visit for a child or dependent via VirtualCareNS, they need to be at the virtual visit.
  25. 25If you do not have a primary care provider and are not on the Need a Family Practice Registry, you can register online or by calling 811.
  26. 26If you have used Maple as a paid customer in the past, you will need to convert your account to a VirtualCareNS account by contacting Maple support.
  27. 27If you are an adult who has a child or children under the age of 16, you can add them to your VirtualCareNS profile.
  28. 28If you are being asked to pay for a VirtualCareNS visit, check if your account needs conversion or if you have exceeded free visits.
  29. 29If you need urgent medical attention, call 911 or visit your local emergency department.
  30. 30There is no phone-only option for VirtualCareNS; you need to log in to your account through a computer or mobile device.
  31. 31People aged 16 and older must create their own VirtualCareNS account, unless legally unable to make independent medical decisions.
  32. 32If you are the substitute medical decision maker for another adult, you can add them as a dependent on your VirtualCareNS account, with supporting documents.
  33. 33Children aged 15 and younger should be registered as dependents on their guardian’s VirtualCareNS account, including their Nova Scotia healthcare card number.
Physical Directions
  1. 1The emergency department is located through the main entrance of the hospital.
  2. 2If arriving after 9 p.m., use the emergency door entrance at the end of the hospital.

Services & Specialties for Strait Richmond Hospital Emergency Department

Main Services

Emergency Care
Primary Care
Virtual Care
Continuing Care
Home and Community Care
Long-Term Care
Respite and Caregiver Support
Health Equipment
Frailty and Elder Care
Chronic Pain Management
  • Emergency Care
  • Primary Care
  • Virtual Care
  • Continuing Care
  • Home and Community Care
  • Long-Term Care
  • Respite and Caregiver Support
  • Health Equipment
  • Frailty and Elder Care
  • Chronic Pain Management
  • Public Health
  • COVID-19 Testing
  • COVID-19 Vaccines
  • Surgery
  • Blood Collection
  • Laboratory Services
  • Specimen Testing
  • Water Testing
  • X-Ray
  • Ultrasound
  • CT Scan
  • MRI
  • Bereavement Support
  • Ethics Support
  • Family Presence
  • Hospice
  • In-home Respite
  • Medical Assistance in Dying
  • Music Therapy
  • Palliative Care
  • Pride Health
  • Cancer Care
  • Mental Health and Addictions
  • Diabetes Care
  • Kidney Disease and Dialysis
  • Heart Health
  • Lung Health
  • Brain Health
  • Orthopedics
  • LGBTQ2S+ Health
  • Pre-Pregnancy and Fertility
  • Pregnancy Care
  • Labour and Delivery
  • Infant Health and Care
  • Organ and Tissue Donation
  • Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physiotherapy
  • Restorative Care
  • Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program
Telehealth:Yes — VirtualCareNS offers virtual access to primary care providers (family doctors or nurse practitioners) for Nova Scotians with a valid health card, accessible via computer or mobile device within the province.

Specialties

The following types of medical expertise are offered by providers indicated to work at this location.
Family DoctorUrgent Care
  • Family Doctor
  • Urgent Care

Subspecialties

Areas of expertise within broader specialties, provided by clinicians with advanced training.
General Family Medicine
Occupational Medicine
Rural Medicine
Sports Medicine
Hospitalist Medicine
  • General Family Medicine
  • Occupational Medicine
  • Rural Medicine
  • Sports Medicine
  • Hospitalist Medicine
  • Other
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Obstetrics
  • Pain Medicine
  • Addiction Medicine
  • Complementary and Integrative Medicine
  • Womens Health

Provider Languages Spoken

Languages in addition to English that are spoken by at least one provider at this location.
Punjabi
Hindi

Strait Richmond Hospital Emergency Department Contact and Communication

Strait Richmond Hospital Emergency Department Metadata and Administrative Details

Facilities: Cafeteria, vending machines, gift shop, spiritual spaces, quiet rooms, bank machines, change machine.
Parking Info: $2 parking fee when exiting the lot, metered parking in front of the hospital. Weekly and monthly rates available.

Strait Richmond Hospital Emergency Department Accessibility and Amenities

Parking Info: $2 parking fee when exiting the lot, metered parking in front of the hospital. Weekly and monthly rates available.

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