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Originally Posted by Dan9871
For the medical types here... Is "ED Overflow Unit" a term of art in hospital facilities? What is it? Is it just a way of adding resources to the ER?
The letter claims it will improve service at the ER. Do you think that this would help?
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The overflow unit will serve to relieve the pressure on the main ER when it becomes over saturated with patients. Those less acutely ill will be triaged to the overflow area.
If it's staffed and used properly, it should help. My understanding is that the current urgent care center at the hospital was used pretty much the way being described here. So, I'm wondering what this change will do.
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