Voluntary ambulance (New York City)
Encyclopedia
Twenty Five hospitals
in New York run ambulances
that respond to 911
calls under the auspices of the Fire Department of New York Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Voluntary ambulances work in conjunction with FDNY ambulances. 37% of the ambulance tours in the city are run by voluntary hospitals. Voluntary ambulances are the same as FDNY units in terms of staffing, protocols, and they carry similar equipment
. Voluntary ambulance crews are employees of the hospital. Voluntary ambulances (as well as FDNY ambulances) are forbidden to "steer" patients to under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act
.
In December 2010 the mayor's office and the Fire Department of New York announced a plan to charge hospitals to participate in the New York City 911 system. The city hopes to collect $8.7 Million from the hospitals to help cover the cost of Telemetry (Online Medical Control) and dispatch. Many fear the added costs will push voluntary hospitals out of the 911 system all together and thereby put additional strain on the FDNY. Many question the ability of the FDNY to handle the additional work load and cost if voluntary hospitals were to pull out of the 911 system.
Hospital
A hospital is a health care institution providing patient treatment by specialized staff and equipment. Hospitals often, but not always, provide for inpatient care or longer-term patient stays....
in New York run ambulances
Ambulance
An ambulance is a vehicle for transportation of sick or injured people to, from or between places of treatment for an illness or injury, and in some instances will also provide out of hospital medical care to the patient...
that respond to 911
911
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calls under the auspices of the Fire Department of New York Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Voluntary ambulances work in conjunction with FDNY ambulances. 37% of the ambulance tours in the city are run by voluntary hospitals. Voluntary ambulances are the same as FDNY units in terms of staffing, protocols, and they carry similar equipment
Medical equipment
Medical equipment is designed to aid in the diagnosis, monitoring or treatment of medical conditions.-Types:There are several basic types:* Diagnostic equipment includes medical imaging machines, used to aid in diagnosis...
. Voluntary ambulance crews are employees of the hospital. Voluntary ambulances (as well as FDNY ambulances) are forbidden to "steer" patients to under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act
Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act
The Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act is a U.S. Act of Congress passed in 1986 as part of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act . It requires hospitals to provide care to anyone needing emergency healthcare treatment regardless of citizenship, legal status or ability to...
.
In December 2010 the mayor's office and the Fire Department of New York announced a plan to charge hospitals to participate in the New York City 911 system. The city hopes to collect $8.7 Million from the hospitals to help cover the cost of Telemetry (Online Medical Control) and dispatch. Many fear the added costs will push voluntary hospitals out of the 911 system all together and thereby put additional strain on the FDNY. Many question the ability of the FDNY to handle the additional work load and cost if voluntary hospitals were to pull out of the 911 system.