Emergency department Emergency department An emergency department (ED), also known as an accident & emergency department (A&E), emergency room (ER), emergency ward (EW) or casualty department, is a medical treatment facility specializing in emergency medicine, the acute care of patients who present without prior appointment; either by their own means or by that of an ambulance. The emergency department is usually found in a hospital or other primary care center. Due to the unplanned nature of patient attendance, the department must provide initial treatment for a broad spectrum of illnesses and injuries, some of which may be life-threatening and require immediate attention.
Mid-Western Regional Hospital, Nenagh Mid-Western Regional Hospital, Nenagh The Mid-Western Regional Hospital, Nenagh (formerly known as "Nenagh General Hospital" or "St. Joseph's Hospital") is a public hospital located in Nenagh, County Tipperary, Ireland. It is managed by the Irish Government's Health Service Executive and provides acute hospital services, including a 24-hour emergency department, for the population of County Tipperary. In 2008, the hospital served 9,976 out-patients, and 4,304 in-patients, with an average stay of 5.4 nights. 87.9% of admissions were made via the accident and emergency department. The site has a tradition of caring for sick and infirm that goes back to c. 1200