Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital, located in Murphy, NC is a 25-bed, critical-care access hospital serving a seven-county region in western North Carolina, North Georgia, and East Tennessee. The recent transition makes it the sixth hospital in the Erlanger Health System and the system’s first hospital in North Carolina. The 14-bed emergency department see approximately 17,000 patients annually. Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital’s team is comprised of board-certified physicians, APCs and support care providers 24/7. The department has additional medical support on location within walking distance of the main campus, as well as access to a laboratory and radiology department.
- Total Beds: 25
- ED Daily Patients: 50
- Practice Size: 2 Doctors & 4 APCs
- Average Daily Census: 16-19
- Scheduling
- Physician (7am – 7pm)
- APC (7pm – 7am)
- APC (10-hr shift)
- Manage Codes: Yes
- Documentation: CPSI
- Procedures: No
Described as “breathtaking” and nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, Murphy, NC, stands as the Cherokee County seat. A focus on preservation and restoration enhances the historic charm of this picturesque village dotted with tree-lined streets, quaint shopping, and lovely restaurants. The nostalgic flair lends an air of stepping back in time, while maintaining full
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