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Hospital turnaround times and their impact on response times

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Chief Fields explains how increasing hospital turnaround times are significantly impacting overall EMS response times. He details the legal requirements and logistical challenges that contribute to this issue.

  • Turnaround time is the period from hospital arrival to departure for the next call
  • Average turnaround times increased from 34 minutes in FY21 to almost 41 minutes in FY24
  • Longer turnaround times mean EMS units are unavailable for new calls for extended periods
  • Factors contributing to increased turnaround times include hospital crowding and closures