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Challenges in Bellevue's Emergency Department
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Council Member Rivera acknowledges the challenges faced by Bellevue Hospital's Emergency Department, particularly in light of the expected influx of patients due to Mount Sinai Beth Israel's closure. She shares a constituent's experience and expresses gratitude for the hospital's efforts.
- Rivera mentions a constituent who spent eight days in the ED recovering from a respiratory issue while waiting for hospital admission.
- She commends the ED staff for 'making miracles' in challenging circumstances.
- The council member frequently visits Bellevue and observes the ED's ongoing struggles.
- Dr. Katz briefly acknowledges these challenges, highlighting the complexity of the situation.
Carlina Rivera
1:28:53
Well, I I thank you for that.
1:28:54
I I know there's the emergency department you're addressing.
1:28:58
You're trying to expand your facilities there.
1:29:00
It's it's just it's rough because you're gonna see that influx in your ED.
1:29:07
And and I had a constituent who was in the the ED for eight days recovering from a respiratory issue waiting to be admitted to the hospital, and, you all really make miracles in that space.
1:29:19
I'm in Bellevue Hospital all the time.
1:29:21
I pass that ER all the time.
1:29:24
So that that ED, so I just wanted to thank you for your work.
1:29:27
And then my just one more question, madam chair, if I
Kristy Marmorato
1:29:30
can.
Mackenzie Aranda
1:29:30
You're gonna kill me.
Carlina Rivera
1:29:32
It's it's not and it's it's because it's a budget hearing.