Safety in the ER

Emergency departments in the Sutter Health network have strict safety precautions in place to help keep our patients, their families and our employees safe. Always seek care when you need it.

Please note masks are mandatory in all healthcare settings.

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Our ER Safety Precautions

Seek help immediately when you need critical care.

Visitor Guidelines

Hospital visitors are limited and need to follow COVID-19 vaccine or testing requirements. Review our visitor policy.

Extra Sanitizing

Our hospitals use medical-grade filters in our HVACs and air purifiers. Exam rooms are sanitized between patients.

COVID-19 Screening

We're screening all patients and employees. Patients with COVID-19 symptoms are isolated.

Sutter Safety Steps

Call 911 or go to the nearest ER for any of these symptoms:

Chest pain or pressure
Convulsions or seizures
Difficulty breathing
Moderate to severe burns or wounds
Poisoning
Severe allergic reactions
Severe bleeding
Serious head, neck or back injury
Sudden inability to speak, see, walk or move
Unconsciousness

Choosing Your Care (PDF)

Safety in the ER

It’s knowing your healthcare can’t wait.

Call 911 or go to the nearest ER when you need emergency care.

Our ER Safety Precautions

Visitor Guidelines

Extra Sanitizing

COVID-19 Screening

When to Go to the Emergency Room