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When an understaffed ED is overloaded with patients, is it acceptable for a nurse/ED leader to ask for available EMS providers to be dispatched to help?

November 18, 2022 12:00 AM

Yes, always advocate for the patients.	21 %
Maybe, but isn’t this a hospital problem?	18 %
Only in extreme cases.	28 %
No, this is never EMS’ responsibility.	33 %
Total	1351

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