Q&A
Discussion on the efficacy of standalone emergency rooms in urban environments
1:26:22
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53 sec
Council Member Rivera inquires about the efficacy of standalone emergency rooms in urban environments, noting that previous doubts about their effectiveness have been challenged by positive outcomes.
- Rivera mentions a conversation with Dr. Katz suggesting that standalone ERs, including the one at St. Vincent's, have proven beneficial.
- Dr. Iavicoli states that Health and Hospitals does not operate standalone emergency departments and defers to Dr. Morse.
- Dr. Morse offers to follow up with research data summarizing the impact and efficacy of standalone emergency rooms.
- The discussion ends with Council Member Rivera requesting more time for questions.
Carlina Rivera
1:26:22
I know that you don't operate these facilities anymore or have ever, but can you speak to the the efficacy of stand alone emergency rooms and urban environments?
1:26:31
The data that we've seen, and this is in the conversation actually with Doctor Katz, is that many people had doubts about their efficacy actually.
1:26:40
And even the one that happened at at Saint Vincent's, but that they've actually proven to be beneficial and and a good move in terms of setting up that infrastructure and communities.
1:26:51
Can you speak to to the efficacy of those rooms at all?
Laura Iavicoli
1:26:57
Since Health And Hospitals does not have stand alone emergency departments, I can't speak to it.
1:27:01
I will pass it to Doctor.
1:27:02
Morris if she has further information.
Dr. Michelle Morse
1:27:06
We'd be happy to follow-up with some research data summarizing the impact and efficacy.
Carlina Rivera
1:27:11
I just get madam chair, can I get a couple more questions?
1:27:13
Because the buzzer went off.
