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  • Public health policy

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  • The 911 system is often burdened by non-emergency calls.
  • Inefficient resource allocation can impact response times for critical incidents.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a 911 patient redirection program.
  • To assess the impact of call diversion on emergency medical services (EMS) resource utilization.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of call data before and after program implementation.
  • Tracking patient disposition and resource use patterns.

Main Results:

  • The 911 patient redirection program demonstrated a reduction in non-emergency calls to EMS.
  • Data indicated a shift in call types, potentially improving response efficiency.

Conclusions:

  • Patient redirection programs can be a viable strategy for optimizing EMS resources.
  • Further research is warranted to explore the long-term impact and scalability of such programs.