January 2009 - Posts

Life After Diversion
January 26, 2009 9:08 AM by Lorettajo Kapinos

Earlier this month, I wondered what it was going to be like in the ER without being able to divert ambulances. Right after I wrote that post, I went to work. It was a Monday. According to the nurse in charge that day, we had the highest acuity and census Read More...

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The Elimination of Diversion
January 5, 2009 1:33 PM by Lorettajo Kapinos

January 1, 2009 was the day designated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to end diversion for Emergency Departments in the state of Massachusetts. In a letter addressed to all hospital CEOs, the Commissioner and Director clearly stated Read More...

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