Hours of Operation – 11a-7p M-F; 9a-5 Sat + Sun
(closed New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving & Christmas)
Staffing – 1 RNs, 1 techs
Imaging Capability
Ultrasound/plain films available while urgent care is open
CT scan can be done through CHA Everett
No MRI
Imaging is read by BIDMC radiologist, schedule is posted at Urgent care
Laboratory capability
Order labs and imaging through ED-POE
Limited to just what is available by Blood Gas Analyzer
Medications
Pyxis is limited, with list of meds available at desk. IV meds quite limited.
Care of children under the age of 1 year
If a child under 1 year presents physically to Urgent Care, they will be registered and brought directly back for evaluation. MD responsibility is to perform a medical screening exam. MD may choose to treat the child or refer to other pediatric resource. If MD chooses to treat and other patients are ahead in line, the child will return to the waiting room to wait until it is their turn to be brought to a room.
Transfers to ED
The nearest hospitals are:
CHA Everett
BIDMC
MGH
Referrals
Patients should call their PCP to find out from their PCP where to be referred. BIDMC specialists are available via discharge module