Emergency Medicine

The emergency department (ED) at Cooper University Hospital provides treatment to patients with a broad spectrum of illnesses and injuries, some of which may be life-threatening and requiring immediate attention. With an annual census of approximately 53,000 patients, of which 26% are pediatric, our ED is one of the busiest in the state. In addition, over 20% of ED patients are triaged as a level 1 or 2 and approximately 25% are admitted to the hospital, making our emergency department acuity high relative to other sites.

Our emergency department provides patients with 24/7 access to specialists in cardiology, surgery, orthopaedics, otolaryngology, opthalmology, urology and pediatrics in addition to social service assistance, lab services, medical imaging and cardiopulmonary services.

The physicians who staff The Children's Regional Hospital Emergency Room are board certified in Pediatric Emergency Medicine and thereby have the special training and experience to care for the specific needs of children who require emergency care. Our Emergency Room is the only Emergency Room within Southern New Jersey with this special expertise.

As one of only three level one trauma centers designated by the New Jersey State Department of Health and Senior Services, we are uniquely equipped to handle the most serious cases. A level one center is the highest designation a hospital can receive. With over 2,200 trauma visits annually, Cooper has the busiest Level one trauma center in the state. These statistics do not include the trauma patients triaged to the ED, many of which have significant traumatic injuries.

Fast Track Services - 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

A dedicated emergency center designed to provide rapid service for patients with minor illnessess and injuries. Sore throat, fever, cold symptoms, sprains and minor lacerations need prompt attention. Our emergency department's team of physicians, nurse practictioners, nurses, residents and technicians ensure expedited, thorough care, putting the patient on the road to recovery quickly.

About The Emergency Department

Our 33,000 square foot Emergency Department was recently renovated as part of the $220 million hospital expansion. With this most recent and final phase completed, the emergency department is designed and staffed to treat the emergent health care needs of South Jersey.

Key features include:

• Increased emergency parking – 22 slots, up from the previous five.
• Two private triage rooms.36 patient rooms including: 5 fast track rooms, 17 adult treatment rooms, 6 private pediatric exam rooms, 4 adult resuscitation rooms and 2 pediatric resuscitation rooms.
• Radiology Diagnostic Testing: 2 digital x-ray rooms and 1 CT scan room.
• Decontamination rooms: 1 Indoor and 1 outdoor.
• Patient and Visitor Amenities: New spacious waiting area, separate pediatric waiting area and a design that promotes natural lighting.

Physician Referrals and Transfers

We strongly encourage physicians to notify our Emergency Physicians when they have a patient coming to the Emergency Department. Therefore, we have created a direct line to our Emergency Physicians.

If you are a physician who has a patient that needs to be seen in the Emergency Department, please notify the Emergency Department through the Emergency Physician Direct Line, which is available 24-Hours per day. If you are a physician and need the number for the Emergency Physician Direct Line please call 856-968-7572 during business hours to obtain the number or (856) 342-2000 outside of business hours.