EMERGENCY
In-House Physician 24 Hours per Day
The 24-hour Emergency Department underwent an expansion in 2010, featuring the addition of a triage room, negative pressure room, and decontamination room. The renovation expanded the Emergency Department from 380 square feet to 5,388 square feet and increased capacity from 3 to 7 beds.
Prevost Memorial Hospital is a member of the Louisiana Emergency Response Network (LERN)’s statewide hospital network. LERN works with network hospitals to provide state-of-the-art trauma, stroke, and heart attack protocols to ensure patients receive the best possible care at the appropriate facilities.
INPATIENT AND
OUTPATIENT SERVICES
INPATIENT SERVICES
- Acute Medical Admissions
- 15-Bed Acute Facility
- 10-Bed Skilled Nursing Facility
OUTPATIENT SERVICES
- Echocardiogram
- EKG (Electrocardiogram)
- Holter Monitor
- Vascular Ultrasound
- Wound Care
PATHOLOGY
(Laboratory)
Prevost Memorial provides a standard array of laboratory tests to support the hospital’s emergency department, inpatient, and outpatient care, including:
- Urinalysis
- Bacteriology
- Immunology
- Parasitology
- Histology
- Hematology
- Coagulation
- Chemistry
- Blood Banking
- Drug Testing
- Special Chemistry
RADIOLOGY
- Routine X-rays
- 3D Mammography
- Bone Density Scans
- CT Scans (Computed Tomography)
- Ultrasound (organ)
- Digital Diagnostic Imaging
- Cardiac Calcium Scoring
- Low Dose Lung Cancer Screening
RESPIRATORY
DIAGNOSTIC
- Arterial Blood Gas
- Pulmonary Function
- Pulse Oximetry
THERAPEUTIC
- Aerosol Therapy
- Chest Physical Therapy
- Incentive Spirometry
- Oxygen Therapy
Glide Scope for Intubation
Carbon Monoxide Detector
BiPap Support (Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure)
Vent support
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
SOCIAL SERVICES
- Assessments
- Counseling
- Referrals
- Case Management
- Community Outreach
DIETARY
- Nutrition Consultations (physicial referral required)
EDUCATION
- CPR Classes (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
- Annual Health Fair (June)
VOLUNTEER SERVICES
- Ladies Auxiliary