Q&A
Discussion on potential closure of Mount Sinai's Eye and Ear Infirmary and its impact
1:17:07
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Council Member Schulman inquires about the ability of Bellevue or the Roberto Clemente Gotham Health Center to absorb patients if Mount Sinai's Eye and Ear Infirmary closes. H+H and Health Department representatives respond.
- H+H states they will scale up and accommodate any increase in patient volumes
- The Health Department notes that specialty care, such as eye and ear services, can be more challenging to staff and resource
- Impacts of specialty care closures can be more difficult to address due to limited workforce and resources
Lynn Schulman
1:17:07
If Mount Sinai's Iron Ear and Firmary closes in order to make room on that campus, for a 247 Enhanced Urgent Care Center with Bellevue or the Roberto Clemente Gotham Health Center be able to appropriately absorb any patients who would have otherwise gone to the infirmary for assessment or treatment.
Laura Iavicoli
1:17:27
Yes, we will scale up and accommodate any increase in volumes, and I will pass it to Doctor.
1:17:33
Morris if she wants to add anything.
Dr. Michelle Morse
1:17:35
Thank you.
1:17:36
The only other comment I would add is just that specialty care is harder to staff.
1:17:41
The workforce is often more limited.
1:17:44
The resources for specialty air can be more limited.
1:17:47
So, again, the impacts of specialty care closures specifically, whether it's eye and ear, specialized, care or kidney transplant can be more challenging to address.
