Publications by authors named "Maureen Hasbrouck"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigated how nearby hospital closures affect ambulance diversion at emergency departments (EDs) in Los Angeles County from 1998 to 2004.
- Results showed that monthly ambulance diversion hours significantly increased over the years, particularly after a hospital closure led to a temporary rise in diversion hours for nearby EDs.
- The findings suggest a worrying trend: the ability of EDs to manage increased demand due to closures is decreasing, pointing to a potential crisis in emergency healthcare capacity.
