Brunswick County Emergency Services

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Area Hospitals
DNR Orders
EMS Billing
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Other Medical Responders
Training

Brunswick County Hospitals

Brunswick Community Hospital
1 Medical Center Drive
Supply, NC 28462
Phone: 910-755-8121

Dosher Memorial Hospital
924 N. Howe Street
Southport, NC 28461
Phone: 910-457-3800

New Hanover County Hospitals

Cape Fear Memorial Hospital
5301 Wrightsville Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28403
Phone: 910-452-8100

New Hanover
Regional Medical Center
2131 S. 17th Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
Phone: 910-343-7000

Columbus County Hospitals

Columbus County Hospital
500 Jefferson Street
Whiteville, NC 28472
Phone: 910-642-8011

South Carolina Hospitals

Conway Hospital 300 Singleton Ridge Road Conway, SC 29526 Phone: 843-347-7111	Grand Strand Regional Medical Center 809 82nd Parkway Myrtle Beach, SC 29572 Phone: 843-692-1000
Loris Community Hospital 3655 Mitchell Street Loris, SC 29569 Phone: 843-716-7000

What is a DNR Order?
A "Do Not Resuscitate" (DNR) Order allows the patient, or patient's
representative, to refuse CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) attempts when
the patient has stopped breathing and/or the patient's heart has stopped
beating. The DNR Order, written by the physician on a special form, instructs
health care providers to withhold CPR.

Where can a DNR Order be obtained?
Patient's, or their representative, may request a DNR Order from the patient's
physician.

Where can the DNR Order be used?
The DNR Order can be used anywhere in North Carolina -- in the hospital, at
the patient's place of residence, or anywhere in between.

What care will EMS offer to a patient with a DNR Order?
A DNR Order applies only to CPR. This does not mean that all other care
stops. Emergency Medical Services and other health care providers will
continue to provide all other appropriate care. If the patient is dying, every
effort will be made to make the patient as comfortable as possible, such
as measures to stop pain or ease breathing. If the patient requires
transportation or treatment other than CPR, Emergency Medical Services
will provide such services.

What are the patient's rights in obtaining a DNR Order?
The patient has the right to control his or her medical care, including whether
or not to have a DNR Order. If the patient is not able to make health care
decisions, the patient's representative may make health care decisions on
behalf of the patient. The patient, or the patient's representative, has the right
to ask questions and receive answers about DNR Orders from the patient's
physician and to discuss the patient's wishes regarding a DNR Order with
family, friends, minister, lawyer, etc. The patient, or the patient's representative,
may revoke (cancel) a DNR Order at any time. The patient, or the patient''s
representative, and the physician will decide the date on which the DNR takes
effect and the date it will expire. A DNR Order must be re-authorized at least
once a year.

Who is involved in completing a DNR Order?
Both the physician and the patient, or the patient's representative, must
agree that a DNR Order is appropriate before the physician will write a
DNR Order. A DNR Order must be signed by a physician.

Is a DNR Order the same as a Living Will, Health Care Power Of Attorney,
or other advance directive?
No. Advance directives such as a Living Will or Health Care Power Of Attorney
are directions written by an individual about his or her health care wishes.
A DNR Order is an order written by the patient's physician. A DNR Order may
be based on an advanced directive, if the patient has a written one. But a
patient who has not written an advanced directive may still have a DNR Order.

What should the patient, family, or friends do if someone wants to call
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)?
Sometimes the patient, family, or friends may want to call EMS because the
patient's condition has worsened or because transportation or other
emergency care is desired. When the patient's condition has worsened, it
may be very hard for family and friends not to call EMS, even when they know
the patient does not want CPR. If the patient and family discuss this situation
in advance with the patient's providers and a plan is agreed upon, everyone
may feel better when the situation arises. If transportation is needed, EMS
should be called even though there is a DNR order. If possible, tell EMS of
the DNR Order when a call is made. In all cases, present EMS with the
original DNR Order upon there arrival.

Where can I get additional information about DNR Orders?
Contact Brunswick County EMS at (910) 253-5383 or your private physician.

Ambulance Billing and Collections
Brunswick County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) uses a third party vendor to process accounts receivable. This company bills insurance companies and patients for emergency medical care and ambulance transportation. Ambulance bills are mailed within 10 days from the date of service and are due upon receipt. The billing vendor bills insurance providers electronically, and payment is received and processed by the Brunswick County Revenue Office.
Billing Questions And Concerns
All billing questions and concerns should be forwarded to the EMS billing vendor, EMS Management and Consultants. They can be reached toll free at: 1-800-814-5339 Choose Option 3 and be prepared with your account number and transport provider for quicker processing.
Payment Of Ambulance Bills
Customers and insurance providers can mail payment to: Brunswick County EMS- Attn: Accounts Receivable P.O. Box 863 Lewisville, NC 27023

HIPAA Privacy Notice - Effective April 14, 2003.

The more prepared that you are for emergencies, the better able the EMS Technicians are to assist you. This can be as easy as making your medical history available.
First Aid & CPR Classes
First Aid and CPR classes are available from the following organizations:
American Red Cross Cape Fear Chapter Phone: 910-762-2683	Brunswick Community Hospital Local American Heart Association Phone: 910-755-1147
Brunswick Community College Phone: 910-755-7383

Local rescue squads and fire departments send volunteer responders to medical emergencies in towns and rural communities. These departments are an important part of the 9-1-1 team and depend on volunteer members for emergency response.
Rescue Squads
Calabash Volunteer EMS Station #29 PO Box 4711 Calabash, NC 28467	Southport Rescue Squad Station #25 PO Box 10609 Southport, NC 28461
Coastline Rescue Squad Station #26 PO Box 24 Supply, NC 28462	Waccamaw Volunteer Rescue Squad Station #28 PO Box 87 Ash, NC 28420
Leland Volunteer Fire and Rescue Station #22 PO Box 176 Leland, NC 28451	Oak Island EMS Station #24 4601 East Oak Island Drive Oak Island, NC 28465

Private/ Corporate Ambulance Services
Ameritech of North Carolina 542 Ocean Highway West Supply, NC 28462	DAK America PO Box 2042 Wilmington, NC 28401
Coastline Care PO Box 340 Kenansville, NC 28349	Waccamaw Medical Transport 3015 Industrial Drive Suite 101 Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Fire Department First Responders
Bolivia Volunteer Fire Department Station #7 PO Box 82 Bolivia, NC 28422	St. James Fire Department Station #47 3628 St. James Drive SE Southport, NC 28461
Calabash Volunteer Fire Department Station #12 PO Box 4988 Calabash, NC 28467	Sunset Harbor/Zion Hill VFD Station #18 2706 Sunset Harbor Rd SE Bolivia, NC 28422
Grissettown/Longwood Volunteer Fire Department Station #31 728 Longwood Road Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469	Sunset Beach Fire Department Station #11 102 Shoreline Drive W Sunset Beach, NC 28468
Navassa Volunteer Fire Department Station #19 336 Main Street Leland, NC 28451	Tri Beach Volunteer Fire Department Station #8 854 Sabbath Home Road Supply, NC 28462
Ocean Isle Beach Fire Department Station #14 105 Causeway Drive Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469	Waccamaw Volunteer Fire Department Station #16 PO Box 87 Ash, NC 28420

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