We had a very positive experience overall with Bayhealth Emergency Room. The staff--from registration to the nurses and doctor--were friendly, professional, and attentive during our visit for an allergic reaction. We truly appreciated the level of care and compassion shown.
However, there was an issue afterward that needs improvement. When we went to CVS to pick up the prescribed medication, it wasn't there. After looking into it, we found the prescription had been mistakenly sent to Express Scripts (my long-term mail-order pharmacy) instead of the local CVS.
Mistakes happen, and that part was understandable. The frustrating part was the process to fix it. When I called Bayhealth, I was told the correction had to be reviewed by a doctor, even though the prescription had already been approved--just sent to the wrong place. We were sitting in CVS waiting for the medication, running on very little sleep due to our daughter's condition, which made the delay even more difficult. We waited for about 45 minutes with no resolution. When I called back, I was told the doctor was with another serious patient and we would have to wait longer.
The concern is not the mistake itself, but the lack of an efficient process to quickly correct something like this. Situations like this directly impact the patient, especially when medication is needed promptly. There should be a faster, more streamlined way to resend a prescription to the correct pharmacy without unnecessary delays.
Again, the care we received in person was excellent--but improving this process would make a big difference in the overall patient experience. read more
