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  • Healthcare systems research
  • Public health policy

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  • Emergency Medical Systems (EMS) utilize patient flow management strategies like diversion and redirection.
  • Existing literature lacks data on the correlation between emergency department (ED) operational metrics and EMS redirection triggers in New York City.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the relationship between specific ED operational metrics and EMS redirection practices in New York City.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective cohort analysis of EMS patient transports from April 2021 to May 2022.
  • Data on EMS redirection sourced from FDNY notifications.
  • ED operational metrics including length of stay, admission rates, and door-to-triage/room times were collected.

Main Results:

  • Over 93,000 patient visits were analyzed, with 24% transported by EMS.
  • EMS redirection occurred on 250 days, most frequently on Mondays.
  • A minor association was noted between overall ED volume and redirection (OR 1.02), but no significant correlation with other ED metrics.

Conclusions:

  • No substantial correlation was found between EMS redirection and ED operational metrics.
  • Results indicate a need for more objective, data-driven measures for EMS redirection decisions.
  • Future strategies should ensure EMS redirection is based on actual ED operational capacity.