Grady Health System's
Emergency Care Center

The Emergency Care Center is located on the ground floor, of the hospital. It serves as the only level I trauma center for the metropolitan Atlanta area. It is continuously staffed by resident physicians under the 24-hour guidance of board certified emergency physicians.

Patients in the Emergency Care Center are seen in one of five treatment areas. Red Zone is designated as the major trauma/major surgery area; Blue Zone is designated as the major medical area. Each Zone is capable of treating any emergency complaint. Patients with acute asthma are evaluated in a specially designated treatment area, while patients with low acuity complaints are evaluated in Patient Ambulatory Care express (PACe). Care for prisoners is provided in the detention area. In addition to the five treatment areas, a segment of patients with chest pain are evaluated in the Chest Pain Center under a specific treatment and risk protocol.